HYDE PARK SQUARE, W2 2JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 2JY

HYDE PARK SQUARE, W2 2JY, Westminster has recorded a total of 228 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.02 per 1,000 population. This W2 2JY 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 2JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 2JY, encompassing approximately 6904 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-2.38% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (40) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-38.89% decrease)

W2 2JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 25
  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15

HYDE PARK SQUARE, W2 2JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4133.02-2.38%
Theft from the person405.9442.86%
Anti-social behaviour335.79-38.89%
Other theft274.7858.82%
Vehicle crime153.91275.00%
Public order142.1727.27%
Burglary132.0344.44%
Criminal damage and arson121.88140.00%
Shoplifting111.7422.22%
Drugs91.5928.57%
Robbery91.30-18.18%
Bicycle theft21.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5428.9745.95%
Violence and sexual offences427.82-25.00%
Theft from the person286.08-28.21%
Other theft174.06-54.05%
Robbery112.4657.14%
Public order111.5922.22%
Burglary91.59-40.00%
Shoplifting91.30125.00%
Drugs71.3016.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.0166.67%
Vehicle crime40.72-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5632.157.69%
Theft from the person398.1121.88%
Anti-social behaviour375.6515.62%
Other theft375.360.00%
Burglary155.367.14%
Public order92.17-10.00%
Robbery71.300.00%
Drugs61.0120.00%
Vehicle crime50.87-37.50%
Shoplifting40.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.58-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5229.9836.84%
Other theft377.53-38.33%
Theft from the person325.36-17.95%
Anti-social behaviour324.63-25.58%
Burglary144.63-50.00%
Public order102.0311.11%
Vehicle crime81.450.00%
Robbery71.16-22.22%
Drugs51.0166.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.72-75.00%
Bicycle theft30.58-25.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Shoplifting10.29-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6038.0911.11%
Anti-social behaviour438.69-12.24%
Theft from the person396.2339.29%
Violence and sexual offences385.65-15.56%
Burglary285.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.06100.00%
Public order92.32-35.71%
Robbery91.3080.00%
Vehicle crime81.30-38.46%
Bicycle theft41.1633.33%
Drugs30.58-57.14%
Shoplifting30.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5435.1931.71%
Anti-social behaviour497.82-3.92%
Violence and sexual offences457.109.76%
Theft from the person286.52-12.50%
Burglary144.0655.56%
Public order142.03-48.15%
Vehicle crime132.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.88-27.27%
Drugs71.16133.33%
Robbery51.01-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.72-25.00%
Shoplifting30.43-62.50%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5136.06-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences417.39-8.89%
Other theft415.94-22.64%
Theft from the person325.9460.00%
Public order274.6342.11%
Vehicle crime133.918.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.8810.00%
Burglary91.59-43.75%
Shoplifting81.30-27.27%
Robbery71.16-46.15%
Bicycle theft41.010.00%
Drugs30.58-62.50%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5438.670.00%
Other theft537.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences457.680.00%
Theft from the person206.520.00%
Public order192.900.00%
Burglary162.750.00%
Robbery132.320.00%
Vehicle crime121.880.00%
Shoplifting111.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.590.00%
Drugs81.450.00%
Bicycle theft41.160.00%
Other crime20.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 202316
November 20238
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 202313
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 326 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202417
April 202437
January 202437
December 202360
November 202354
October 202341
September 202353

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 258 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202428
April 202439
January 202432
December 202339
November 202328
October 202332
September 202320

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 20249
January 202410
December 20239
November 202314
October 202327
September 202319

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202415
January 202414
December 202328
November 202314
October 20239
September 202316

A total of 353 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 44.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202454
April 202437
January 202432
December 202343
November 202349
October 202351
September 202354

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202442
April 202456
January 202452
December 202338
November 202345
October 202341
September 202345

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Possession of weapons2
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Talbot Square
    Total10
    Burglary5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Old Marylebone Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. London Mews
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Norfolk Place
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Southwick Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sale Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Southwick Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Bathurst Mews
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Clarendon Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 21. Connaught Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Norfolk Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. St Michael'S Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Norfolk Square Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Bouverie Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Brook Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Stanhope Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 28. Connaught Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Brown Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Upper Berkeley Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1