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

Overview of Crime in W2 2JZ

HYDE PARK SQUARE, W2 2JZ, Westminster has recorded a total of 192 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.05 per 1,000 population. This W2 2JZ 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 2JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 2JZ, encompassing approximately 6609 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (36) incidents (44.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-43.14% decrease)

W2 2JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Harrowby Street with total crimes: 11

HYDE PARK SQUARE, W2 2JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3629.0544.00%
Violence and sexual offences305.45-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour294.54-43.14%
Other theft214.3950.00%
Vehicle crime153.18275.00%
Burglary122.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.82175.00%
Public order101.6611.11%
Shoplifting101.5111.11%
Drugs81.5133.33%
Robbery81.21-27.27%
Bicycle theft21.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5126.7854.55%
Violence and sexual offences327.72-20.00%
Theft from the person254.84-28.57%
Other theft143.78-51.72%
Robbery112.1257.14%
Burglary91.66-18.18%
Public order91.3628.57%
Shoplifting91.36200.00%
Drugs61.360.00%
Vehicle crime40.91-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6133.33%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4027.695.26%
Theft from the person356.0516.67%
Anti-social behaviour335.3026.92%
Other theft294.99-17.14%
Burglary114.39-21.43%
Public order71.66-12.50%
Robbery71.060.00%
Drugs61.0650.00%
Vehicle crime50.91-28.57%
Shoplifting30.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3827.0826.67%
Other theft355.75-32.69%
Theft from the person305.30-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour264.54-25.71%
Burglary143.93-33.33%
Public order82.12100.00%
Vehicle crime71.210.00%
Robbery71.06-22.22%
Drugs41.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.61-69.23%
Bicycle theft30.61-25.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5232.5326.83%
Anti-social behaviour357.87-16.67%
Theft from the person335.3037.50%
Violence and sexual offences304.99-16.67%
Burglary214.54133.33%
Criminal damage and arson133.1885.71%
Robbery91.9780.00%
Vehicle crime71.36-36.36%
Public order41.06-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.6133.33%
Shoplifting30.610.00%
Drugs20.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4229.350.00%
Other theft416.3517.14%
Violence and sexual offences366.200.00%
Theft from the person245.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime113.63-15.38%
Burglary91.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.360.00%
Public order71.06-66.67%
Drugs61.06200.00%
Robbery50.91-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.76-25.00%
Shoplifting30.45-62.50%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4232.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences366.350.00%
Other theft355.450.00%
Theft from the person325.300.00%
Public order214.840.00%
Vehicle crime133.180.00%
Shoplifting81.970.00%
Robbery71.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.060.00%
Burglary61.060.00%
Bicycle theft40.910.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 202313
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 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 20247
December 20237
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 227 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
April 202429
January 202435
December 202352
November 202341
October 202335

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 215 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202425
April 202435
January 202430
December 202333
November 202324
October 202332

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 202321

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 202411
January 202414
December 202321
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202451
April 202433
January 202426
December 202335
November 202342
October 202342

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 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

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 34.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202432
April 202440
January 202438
December 202330
November 202336
October 202336

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brendon Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Talbot Square
    Total10
    Burglary5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Old Marylebone Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. London Mews
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Norfolk Place
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Southwick Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    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. Sale Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    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. Bathurst Mews
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Clarendon Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 19. Connaught Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Norfolk Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Norfolk Square Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Bouverie Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Brook Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Stanhope Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 25. Connaught Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Brown Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Upper Berkeley Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Portsea Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. West Garden Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cambridge Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1