CONNAUGHT SQUARE, W2 2HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 2HG

CONNAUGHT SQUARE, W2 2HG, Westminster has recorded a total of 251 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 64.97 per 1,000 population. This W2 2HG 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 2HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 2HG, encompassing approximately 3863 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (65) incidents (20.37% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-7.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (28) incidents (64.71% increase)

W2 2HG 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
  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 19

CONNAUGHT SQUARE, W2 2HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6564.9720.37%
Violence and sexual offences3716.82-7.50%
Other theft289.5864.71%
Anti-social behaviour287.25-31.71%
Shoplifting237.25-14.81%
Robbery215.955.00%
Vehicle crime135.44116.67%
Drugs113.3683.33%
Burglary102.85-50.00%
Public order82.59-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.07150.00%
Bicycle theft21.29-33.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5465.222600.00%
Anti-social behaviour4113.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences4010.613900.00%
Shoplifting2710.352600.00%
Robbery206.990.00%
Burglary205.180.00%
Other theft175.180.00%
Public order154.40650.00%
Drugs63.880.00%
Vehicle crime61.550.00%
Bicycle theft31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

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 order21.81-33.33%
Theft from the person20.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.260.00%

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 person42.59-95.92%
Public order31.04-66.67%
Other theft20.78-94.12%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-97.37%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9869.88790.91%
Violence and sexual offences3825.360.00%
Other theft349.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour318.800.00%
Burglary128.020.00%
Drugs123.110.00%
Robbery113.111000.00%
Shoplifting102.850.00%
Public order92.59200.00%
Vehicle crime82.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.070.00%
Possession of weapons21.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

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 person113.88-80.36%
Public order32.85-80.00%
Robbery10.78-83.33%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5657.72-37.78%
Violence and sexual offences4414.490.00%
Other theft3411.39-55.84%
Anti-social behaviour218.80-38.24%
Burglary165.44-33.33%
Public order154.1487.50%
Vehicle crime103.8811.11%
Shoplifting72.59-58.82%
Drugs71.81-12.50%
Robbery61.81-62.50%
Bicycle theft31.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-72.73%
Other crime10.780.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9088.5232.35%
Other theft7723.2950.98%
Violence and sexual offences4419.9346.67%
Anti-social behaviour3411.39-27.66%
Burglary248.8060.00%
Shoplifting176.21142.86%
Robbery164.4023.08%
Criminal damage and arson114.1457.14%
Vehicle crime92.85-40.00%
Drugs82.33300.00%
Public order82.07-27.27%
Bicycle theft22.07-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6870.4036.00%
Other theft5117.6034.21%
Anti-social behaviour4713.206.82%
Violence and sexual offences3012.16-14.29%
Burglary157.7615.38%
Vehicle crime153.8825.00%
Robbery133.8830.00%
Public order113.36-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson72.850.00%
Shoplifting71.81-36.36%
Bicycle theft61.81200.00%
Drugs21.55100.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5062.1247.06%
Anti-social behaviour4412.94-26.67%
Other theft3811.39-15.56%
Violence and sexual offences359.84-18.60%
Public order169.0614.29%
Burglary134.14-27.78%
Vehicle crime123.3650.00%
Shoplifting113.1110.00%
Robbery102.85-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson72.5916.67%
Bicycle theft21.810.00%
Drugs10.52-80.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6067.040.00%
Other theft4515.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences4311.650.00%
Theft from the person3411.130.00%
Burglary188.800.00%
Public order144.660.00%
Robbery113.620.00%
Shoplifting102.850.00%
Vehicle crime82.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.070.00%
Drugs51.550.00%
Other crime31.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20248
January 202410
December 20239
November 202315
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 326 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202417
May 20242
April 202434
January 202434
December 202377
November 202351
October 202338
September 202345

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 202412
January 20247
December 20238
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 532 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202454
July 20242
May 20244
April 202498
March 202411
January 202456
December 202390
November 202368
October 202350
September 202334

A total of 109 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
April 202411
March 20241
January 20246
December 202316
November 202313
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 306 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202441
April 202431
January 202421
December 202334
November 202347
October 202344
September 202360

A total of 128 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202420
April 202412
January 202416
December 202324
November 202315
October 202313
September 202318

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202440
July 20241
May 20241
April 202438
January 202444
December 202344
November 202330
October 202335
September 202343

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 20242
May 20243
April 20249
March 20243
January 202415
December 20238
November 202311
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202427
July 20241
April 202410
January 20247
December 202317
November 20237
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 2HG 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. 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. Bryanston Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cumberland Gate
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Dunraven Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Portman Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Clarendon Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Seymour Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 20. Connaught Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Norfolk Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Brunswick Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 26. New Quebec Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Brown Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Upper Berkeley Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Portsea Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. West Garden Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1