ALBION STREET, W2 2AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 2AS

ALBION STREET, W2 2AS, Westminster has recorded a total of 156 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.46 per 1,000 population. This W2 2AS 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 2AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 2AS, encompassing approximately 5894 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (34) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-38.24% decrease)

W2 2AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 19
  • Harrowby Street with total crimes: 11

ALBION STREET, W2 2AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3426.4641.67%
Violence and sexual offences235.77-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour213.90-38.24%
Other theft163.5677.78%
Vehicle crime122.71200.00%
Shoplifting122.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.04350.00%
Drugs71.5340.00%
Public order71.19-30.00%
Burglary71.19-12.50%
Robbery61.19-45.45%
Bicycle theft21.020.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3424.9441.67%
Violence and sexual offences265.77-10.34%
Theft from the person244.41-14.29%
Shoplifting124.07300.00%
Robbery112.0483.33%
Public order101.87150.00%
Other theft91.70-18.18%
Burglary81.53-11.11%
Drugs51.36-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.85-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.887.41%
Theft from the person284.9233.33%
Anti-social behaviour244.7514.29%
Other theft114.07-45.00%
Burglary91.87-18.18%
Robbery61.53100.00%
Drugs61.0250.00%
Vehicle crime51.02-44.44%
Public order40.85-55.56%
Shoplifting30.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.3917.39%
Theft from the person214.58-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour213.56-16.00%
Other theft203.56-37.50%
Burglary113.39-26.67%
Vehicle crime91.8780.00%
Public order91.53125.00%
Drugs41.53300.00%
Robbery30.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.51100.00%
Shoplifting20.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-83.33%
Other crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3225.7939.13%
Anti-social behaviour255.43-32.43%
Theft from the person244.2450.00%
Violence and sexual offences234.07-14.81%
Burglary153.9087.50%
Criminal damage and arson122.5471.43%
Robbery62.0420.00%
Vehicle crime51.02-50.00%
Public order40.850.00%
Shoplifting20.68-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3724.6023.33%
Violence and sexual offences276.283.85%
Other theft234.5821.05%
Theft from the person163.90-11.11%
Vehicle crime102.71-23.08%
Burglary81.7060.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.3640.00%
Robbery51.19-28.57%
Public order40.85-71.43%
Bicycle theft30.680.00%
Shoplifting30.51-40.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3024.94-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences265.09-18.75%
Other theft194.41-24.00%
Theft from the person183.2228.57%
Public order143.057.69%
Vehicle crime132.3762.50%
Robbery72.210.00%
Burglary51.19-50.00%
Shoplifting50.85-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.85-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.85200.00%
Drugs10.51-80.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3628.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences326.110.00%
Other theft255.430.00%
Theft from the person144.240.00%
Public order132.370.00%
Burglary102.210.00%
Shoplifting91.700.00%
Vehicle crime81.530.00%
Robbery71.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.190.00%
Drugs51.020.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 202312
November 20237
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 202310
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 155 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
April 202411
January 202420
December 202332
November 202323
October 202319
September 202325

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 179 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202424
April 202428
January 202421
December 202324
November 202316
October 202318
September 202314

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
April 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20249
January 202411
December 202315
November 20238
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202426
April 202429
January 202427
December 202323
November 202327
October 202326
September 202332

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202434
April 202424
January 202421
December 202325
November 202337
October 202330
September 202336

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total22
    Robbery4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Brendon Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Norfolk Place
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Southwick Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Southwick Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Bathurst Mews
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Clarendon Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 15. Connaught Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Norfolk Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Norfolk Square Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Brook Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Stanhope Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 20. Connaught Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Brown Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Upper Berkeley Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Portsea Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. West Garden Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cambridge Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Junction Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Strathearn Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hyde Park Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 29. Albion Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Albion Street
    Total1
    Drugs1