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

Overview of Crime in W2 2AX

ALBION STREET, W2 2AX, Westminster has recorded a total of 179 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.94 per 1,000 population. This W2 2AX 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 2AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 2AX, encompassing approximately 5784 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W2 2AX area, explore the W2 2AX 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 (42.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-6.67% decrease)

W2 2AX 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 2AX 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 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3730.9442.31%
Anti-social behaviour286.40-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences284.84-6.67%
Other theft154.8466.67%
Vehicle crime142.59250.00%
Shoplifting132.428.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.25400.00%
Robbery91.73-25.00%
Public order91.560.00%
Burglary81.56-20.00%
Drugs61.380.00%
Bicycle theft21.040.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4428.8741.94%
Violence and sexual offences307.61-16.67%
Theft from the person265.19-23.53%
Robbery124.49140.00%
Shoplifting122.07300.00%
Burglary102.07-9.09%
Other theft91.73-35.71%
Public order91.5650.00%
Drugs61.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3627.6612.50%
Theft from the person346.2213.33%
Anti-social behaviour315.8829.17%
Other theft145.36-33.33%
Burglary112.42-8.33%
Drugs81.9033.33%
Public order61.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.04-40.00%
Robbery51.0425.00%
Shoplifting30.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.52200.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3226.6223.08%
Theft from the person305.53-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour245.19-22.58%
Other theft214.15-40.00%
Burglary123.63-29.41%
Vehicle crime102.07100.00%
Public order91.73200.00%
Drugs61.56200.00%
Robbery41.04-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-92.31%
Other crime10.170.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3531.4612.90%
Theft from the person346.0536.00%
Anti-social behaviour315.88-29.55%
Violence and sexual offences265.36-10.34%
Burglary174.4970.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.9485.71%
Robbery102.2566.67%
Vehicle crime51.73-54.55%
Public order30.86-40.00%
Drugs20.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.35-50.00%
Shoplifting20.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4430.7715.79%
Other theft317.6147.62%
Violence and sexual offences295.36-9.38%
Theft from the person255.014.17%
Vehicle crime114.32-21.43%
Burglary101.9066.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.7340.00%
Robbery61.21-14.29%
Public order51.04-64.29%
Bicycle theft40.8633.33%
Drugs30.6950.00%
Shoplifting30.52-62.50%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3830.25-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences326.57-15.79%
Theft from the person245.5333.33%
Other theft214.15-27.59%
Vehicle crime143.6340.00%
Public order142.42-12.50%
Shoplifting82.42-27.27%
Robbery71.38-22.22%
Burglary61.21-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.04-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.86200.00%
Drugs20.52-66.67%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5737.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences389.850.00%
Other theft296.570.00%
Theft from the person185.010.00%
Public order163.110.00%
Burglary112.770.00%
Shoplifting111.900.00%
Vehicle crime101.900.00%
Robbery91.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.560.00%
Drugs61.210.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 202313
November 20237
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 20246
January 202410
December 20235
November 202311
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 202414
January 202421
December 202335
November 202331
October 202321
September 202329

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20248
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 228 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202426
April 202434
January 202430
December 202334
November 202325
October 202324
September 202318

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
April 20245
January 20244
December 202310
November 20236
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 20246
January 20249
December 20233
November 20235
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 297 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202444
April 202431
January 202424
December 202331
November 202344
October 202338
September 202357

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202430
April 202436
January 202432
December 202326
November 202329
October 202332
September 202338

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 202411
January 202412
December 202317
November 202310
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 2AX 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. 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. Cumberland Gate
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 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. Clarendon Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 18. Connaught Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Norfolk Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Norfolk Square Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Brook Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Stanhope Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 23. Connaught Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Wythburn Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Brown Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Upper Berkeley Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Portsea Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. West Garden Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cambridge Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Junction Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2