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

Overview of Crime in W2 2AU

ALBION STREET, W2 2AU, Westminster has recorded a total of 178 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.40 per 1,000 population. This W2 2AU 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 2AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 2AU, encompassing approximately 5329 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W2 2AU area, explore the W2 2AU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the W2 2AU area, visit the W2 2AU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (45) incidents (55.17% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

W2 2AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marble Arch with total crimes: 30
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 19

ALBION STREET, W2 2AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4533.4055.17%
Violence and sexual offences278.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour245.07-33.33%
Other theft154.5036.36%
Shoplifting152.810.00%
Vehicle crime122.81200.00%
Robbery112.25-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson72.06250.00%
Public order71.31-53.33%
Burglary71.31-12.50%
Drugs61.310.00%
Bicycle theft21.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3631.5289.47%
Theft from the person296.76-34.09%
Violence and sexual offences275.44-15.62%
Public order155.07200.00%
Shoplifting152.81150.00%
Robbery132.8130.00%
Other theft112.44-15.38%
Burglary82.060.00%
Drugs61.50-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.13-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.38100.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4429.0937.50%
Violence and sexual offences328.2614.29%
Anti-social behaviour196.0011.76%
Other theft133.57-31.58%
Robbery102.44100.00%
Burglary81.88-11.11%
Drugs81.500.00%
Shoplifting61.50200.00%
Public order51.13-44.44%
Vehicle crime50.94-44.44%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38100.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3226.65-36.00%
Violence and sexual offences286.00-3.45%
Other theft195.25-48.65%
Anti-social behaviour173.57-46.88%
Vehicle crime93.1980.00%
Public order91.6980.00%
Burglary91.69-43.75%
Drugs81.69166.67%
Robbery51.50-58.33%
Bicycle theft20.94100.00%
Shoplifting20.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-90.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5038.4751.52%
Other theft379.3832.14%
Anti-social behaviour326.94-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences296.007.41%
Burglary165.44100.00%
Robbery123.0033.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.25100.00%
Vehicle crime51.88-50.00%
Public order50.94-16.67%
Drugs30.9450.00%
Shoplifting30.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3631.9024.14%
Theft from the person336.7626.92%
Other theft286.1933.33%
Violence and sexual offences275.25-10.00%
Vehicle crime105.07-23.08%
Robbery91.8812.50%
Burglary81.6960.00%
Public order61.50-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson51.13-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.940.00%
Shoplifting30.56-66.67%
Drugs20.56100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3030.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour295.63-29.27%
Theft from the person265.4436.84%
Other theft214.88-19.23%
Vehicle crime133.94160.00%
Public order132.44-7.14%
Shoplifting92.440.00%
Robbery81.69-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.5020.00%
Burglary51.13-54.55%
Bicycle theft30.94200.00%
Drugs10.56-75.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4133.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences307.690.00%
Other theft265.630.00%
Theft from the person194.880.00%
Public order143.570.00%
Burglary112.630.00%
Robbery92.060.00%
Shoplifting91.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.690.00%
Vehicle crime50.940.00%
Drugs40.940.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 202310
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 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 20235

A total of 170 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 202413
January 202419
December 202337
November 202328
October 202321
September 202326

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20248
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 278 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202429
April 202444
January 202432
December 202350
November 202333
October 202326
September 202319

A total of 77 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
April 202410
January 20245
December 202312
November 20239
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
April 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202436
April 202419
January 202417
December 202332
November 202336
October 202329
September 202341

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202427
April 202432
January 202428
December 202329
November 202327
October 202330
September 202330

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
April 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20248
January 20249
December 202316
November 20238
October 20235
September 202311

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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
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 2AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Marble Arch
    Total30
    Theft from the person11
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total22
    Robbery4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Brendon Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Harrowby Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Stourcliffe Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cumberland Gate
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Southwick Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Southwick Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Brook Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Stanhope Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 19. Connaught Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Wythburn Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Strathearn Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hyde Park Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 28. Albion Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Albion Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Hyde Park Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1