HOWLEY PLACE, W2 1XA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 1XA

HOWLEY PLACE, W2 1XA, Westminster has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.91 per 1,000 population. This W2 1XA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W2 postcode area, which has experienced 689 crimes and a crime rate of 15.53 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W2 1XA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 1XA, encompassing approximately 6445 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W2 1XA area, explore the W2 1XA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-2.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W2 1XA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • A5 with total crimes: 26
  • Crompton Street with total crimes: 12
  • Bishop'S Bridge Road with total crimes: 8

HOWLEY PLACE, W2 1XA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3425.91-2.86%
Violence and sexual offences315.2714.81%
Shoplifting184.810.00%
Other theft152.79114.29%
Vehicle crime142.33250.00%
Theft from the person122.17-14.29%
Public order111.8657.14%
Criminal damage and arson91.71200.00%
Robbery91.40125.00%
Bicycle theft61.4050.00%
Burglary30.93-57.14%
Other crime30.470.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3521.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences275.431250.00%
Shoplifting184.190.00%
Theft from the person142.790.00%
Public order72.17600.00%
Burglary71.090.00%
Other theft71.090.00%
Possession of weapons51.090.00%
Vehicle crime40.780.00%
Bicycle theft40.620.00%
Robbery40.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.470.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.47-88.89%
Other theft10.31-93.75%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour284.500.00%
Shoplifting214.340.00%
Theft from the person183.261700.00%
Other theft162.79433.33%
Vehicle crime102.480.00%
Robbery61.550.00%
Burglary60.930.00%
Public order50.93150.00%
Bicycle theft40.780.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft30.93-86.96%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.31-92.86%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3924.82116.67%
Violence and sexual offences246.05-25.00%
Other theft233.7235.29%
Shoplifting153.57-31.82%
Theft from the person142.33133.33%
Robbery92.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.4060.00%
Vehicle crime81.24-11.11%
Burglary81.24-11.11%
Bicycle theft71.2440.00%
Public order41.090.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.3228.00%
Shoplifting224.96-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour183.41-48.57%
Other theft172.79-19.05%
Burglary92.6428.57%
Vehicle crime91.4012.50%
Theft from the person61.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.93400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.780.00%
Public order40.78-50.00%
Robbery30.62-57.14%
Drugs10.47-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3524.51-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences255.4313.64%
Shoplifting243.8850.00%
Other theft213.72-27.59%
Theft from the person123.26300.00%
Vehicle crime81.86-11.11%
Public order81.24-20.00%
Robbery71.24-12.50%
Burglary71.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.09-37.50%
Drugs50.7825.00%
Bicycle theft10.78-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4024.98-6.98%
Other theft296.21-21.62%
Violence and sexual offences224.50-33.33%
Shoplifting163.41-11.11%
Public order102.4866.67%
Vehicle crime91.5528.57%
Robbery81.40166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.2433.33%
Burglary71.240.00%
Bicycle theft41.09-20.00%
Drugs40.62300.00%
Theft from the person30.62-25.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4326.680.00%
Other theft376.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences335.740.00%
Shoplifting185.120.00%
Vehicle crime72.790.00%
Burglary71.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.090.00%
Public order60.930.00%
Bicycle theft50.930.00%
Theft from the person40.780.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 202410
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 272 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202435
April 202428
January 202439
December 202318
November 202335
October 202340
September 202343

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202427
July 20242
April 202429
January 202424
December 202332
November 202325
October 202322
September 202333

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 169 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
May 20241
April 202416
March 20243
January 202423
December 202317
November 202321
October 202329
September 202337

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 152 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
April 202421
January 202415
December 202322
November 202324
October 202316
September 202318

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20246
January 20249
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 86 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
May 20242
April 202418
March 20241
January 202414
December 20236
November 202312
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 1XA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A5
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Crompton Street
    Total12
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bishop'S Bridge Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hermitage Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. A4206
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Westway
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Kingdom Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bourne Terrace
    Total6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lyons Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. North Wharf Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Warwick Avenue
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Dudley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Blomfield Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Howley Place
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 16. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clifton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Aberdeen Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Hatton Row
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Church Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Gilpin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Clarendon Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Clarendon Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cuthbert Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hall Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Adpar Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 28. St Mary'S Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Paddington Green
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1