EDGWARE ROAD, W2 2ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 2ER

EDGWARE ROAD, W2 2ER, Westminster has recorded a total of 287 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 98.50 per 1,000 population. This W2 2ER 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 2ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 2ER, encompassing approximately 2913 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (95) incidents (39.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-19.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (31) incidents (63.16% increase)

W2 2ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 58
  • Marble Arch with total crimes: 43
  • Red Place with total crimes: 27

EDGWARE ROAD, W2 2ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9598.5039.71%
Violence and sexual offences3732.60-19.57%
Other theft3112.7063.16%
Anti-social behaviour2810.64-31.71%
Robbery239.619.52%
Shoplifting237.89-17.86%
Vehicle crime127.8971.43%
Burglary114.12-50.00%
Public order103.78-44.44%
Drugs93.4350.00%
Bicycle theft43.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.3733.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6897.123300.00%
Violence and sexual offences4623.344500.00%
Anti-social behaviour4115.790.00%
Shoplifting2814.072700.00%
Burglary229.610.00%
Robbery217.550.00%
Other theft197.210.00%
Public order186.52800.00%
Vehicle crime76.180.00%
Drugs62.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.060.00%
Bicycle theft31.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.40-33.33%
Theft from the person20.69-50.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.340.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43.43-97.22%
Public order31.37-62.50%
Other theft21.03-94.74%
Violence and sexual offences10.69-97.30%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person144108.791209.09%
Other theft3849.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences3713.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour3212.700.00%
Drugs1310.980.00%
Vehicle crime124.460.00%
Shoplifting114.120.00%
Robbery103.78900.00%
Public order83.43166.67%
Burglary72.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.400.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person115.15-87.36%
Public order33.78-80.00%
Robbery11.03-85.71%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8794.04-23.01%
Other theft5029.86-42.53%
Violence and sexual offences4317.16-4.44%
Anti-social behaviour2114.76-38.24%
Burglary157.21-11.76%
Public order155.1566.67%
Vehicle crime115.15-15.38%
Drugs83.780.00%
Robbery72.75-58.82%
Shoplifting72.40-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.40-54.55%
Bicycle theft41.72100.00%
Other crime11.370.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person113129.0424.18%
Other theft8738.7827.94%
Violence and sexual offences4529.862.27%
Anti-social behaviour3415.44-22.73%
Shoplifting1811.67100.00%
Robbery176.1813.33%
Burglary175.8370.00%
Vehicle crime135.83-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson114.4657.14%
Public order93.78-40.00%
Drugs83.09166.67%
Bicycle theft22.75-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person91113.6022.97%
Other theft6831.2328.30%
Violence and sexual offences4423.342.33%
Anti-social behaviour4415.100.00%
Vehicle crime1815.1080.00%
Robbery156.1815.38%
Public order155.15-6.25%
Burglary105.150.00%
Shoplifting93.43-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson73.090.00%
Bicycle theft62.40200.00%
Drugs32.06200.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7498.840.00%
Other theft5325.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour4418.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences4315.100.00%
Public order1614.760.00%
Shoplifting145.490.00%
Robbery134.800.00%
Vehicle crime104.460.00%
Burglary103.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.430.00%
Bicycle theft22.400.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 689 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 68.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202495
August 202468
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024144
March 202411
January 202487
December 2023113
November 202391
October 202374

A total of 297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202446
July 20241
May 20241
April 202437
January 202443
December 202345
November 202344
October 202343

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 348 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202419
May 20242
April 202438
January 202450
December 202387
November 202368
October 202353

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202412
January 202411
December 202313
November 202318
October 202310

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202413
January 20248
December 20238
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 107 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
April 202410
March 20241
January 20247
December 202317
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202441
April 202432
January 202421
December 202334
November 202344
October 202344

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202422
April 20247
January 202415
December 202317
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 20242
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
January 202415
December 20239
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202428
July 20241
April 202411
January 20247
December 202318
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total58
    Theft from the person18
    Robbery10
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Marble Arch
    Total43
    Theft from the person17
    Robbery6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Red Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft6
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brendon Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Harrowby Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Stourcliffe Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Bryanston Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Portman Close
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cumberland Gate
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Dunraven Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Portman Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Wood'S Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
  • 14. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Gloucester Place Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Portman Mews South
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Seymour Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Granville Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 22. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 23. Connaught Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Norfolk Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Stanhope Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 26. Connaught Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Wythburn Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Brunswick Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 29. New Quebec Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Brown Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1