W2 2AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 2AA

W2 2AA, Westminster has recorded a total of 187 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.09 per 1,000 population. This W2 2AA 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 2AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 2AA, encompassing approximately 6657 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W2 2AA area, explore the W2 2AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (37) incidents (37.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-42.31% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-9.38% decrease)

W2 2AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Harrowby Street with total crimes: 11

W2 2AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3728.0937.04%
Anti-social behaviour305.56-42.31%
Violence and sexual offences294.51-9.38%
Other theft194.3618.75%
Vehicle crime152.85275.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.25233.33%
Public order101.5042.86%
Shoplifting101.5011.11%
Drugs91.5050.00%
Robbery91.35-18.18%
Burglary71.35-22.22%
Bicycle theft21.050.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5226.8948.57%
Violence and sexual offences327.81-21.95%
Theft from the person274.81-20.59%
Other theft164.06-44.83%
Robbery112.4057.14%
Burglary91.65-35.71%
Shoplifting91.35200.00%
Public order71.350.00%
Drugs61.050.00%
Vehicle crime40.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.45100.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4128.097.89%
Anti-social behaviour356.1625.00%
Theft from the person345.2613.33%
Other theft295.11-23.68%
Burglary144.360.00%
Public order72.10-12.50%
Robbery71.050.00%
Drugs61.0550.00%
Vehicle crime50.90-50.00%
Shoplifting30.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3827.79-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences385.7126.67%
Theft from the person305.71-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour284.51-17.65%
Burglary144.21-30.00%
Vehicle crime102.1066.67%
Public order81.5060.00%
Robbery71.200.00%
Drugs41.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-78.57%
Bicycle theft20.45-50.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5732.5929.55%
Anti-social behaviour348.56-24.44%
Theft from the person325.1145.45%
Violence and sexual offences304.81-6.25%
Burglary204.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.00100.00%
Robbery72.1040.00%
Vehicle crime61.05-53.85%
Public order50.90-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.7533.33%
Drugs30.60-50.00%
Shoplifting30.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4529.592.27%
Other theft446.7633.33%
Violence and sexual offences326.61-5.88%
Theft from the person224.81-31.25%
Vehicle crime133.300.00%
Burglary101.9525.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.500.00%
Public order71.05-66.67%
Drugs61.05200.00%
Robbery50.90-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.750.00%
Shoplifting30.45-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4432.14-22.81%
Violence and sexual offences346.61-8.11%
Other theft335.11-32.65%
Theft from the person324.9652.38%
Public order214.8131.25%
Vehicle crime133.1518.18%
Shoplifting91.95-18.18%
Burglary81.35-38.46%
Robbery71.20-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.05-22.22%
Bicycle theft31.050.00%
Drugs20.45-71.43%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5736.950.00%
Other theft498.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences377.360.00%
Theft from the person215.560.00%
Public order163.150.00%
Burglary132.400.00%
Vehicle crime111.950.00%
Shoplifting111.650.00%
Robbery101.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.500.00%
Drugs71.350.00%
Bicycle theft31.050.00%
Other crime20.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 202314
November 20237
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 20245
January 202410
December 20236
November 202313
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 285 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
April 202429
January 202438
December 202357
November 202344
October 202333
September 202349

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 235 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202427
April 202434
January 202430
December 202332
November 202322
October 202332
September 202321

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 202321
September 202316

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 202414
January 202414
December 202320
November 202310
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 325 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202452
April 202435
January 202428
December 202334
November 202345
October 202344
September 202357

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202432
April 202441
January 202438
December 202330
November 202332
October 202334
September 202337

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 2AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brendon Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Harrowby Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Stourcliffe Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Old Marylebone Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. London Mews
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Norfolk Place
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Southwick Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sale Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Southwick Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Bathurst Mews
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Clarendon Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 19. Connaught Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Norfolk Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Norfolk Square Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Bouverie Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Brook Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Stanhope Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 25. Connaught Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Brown Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Upper Berkeley Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Portsea Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. West Garden Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cambridge Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1