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

Overview of Crime in W2 2LA

ALBION STREET, W2 2LA, Westminster has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.59 per 1,000 population. This W2 2LA 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 2LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 2LA, encompassing approximately 5003 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (30) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-46.15% decrease)

W2 2LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Stourcliffe Street with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8

ALBION STREET, W2 2LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3021.5966.67%
Violence and sexual offences166.00-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour143.20-46.15%
Other theft122.8071.43%
Vehicle crime112.40175.00%
Robbery62.20-14.29%
Burglary61.200.00%
Drugs51.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.00100.00%
Public order40.80-55.56%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2621.5973.33%
Theft from the person185.20-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences183.60-37.93%
Public order93.60200.00%
Robbery71.8075.00%
Other theft71.40-22.22%
Burglary61.40-14.29%
Drugs51.20-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.00-20.00%
Shoplifting40.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.40100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.3945.00%
Theft from the person225.8037.50%
Anti-social behaviour154.4015.38%
Other theft93.00-35.71%
Burglary71.80-22.22%
Drugs61.40100.00%
Vehicle crime51.20-16.67%
Robbery41.0033.33%
Public order30.80-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40100.00%
Shoplifting20.40100.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.790.00%
Theft from the person164.00-46.67%
Other theft143.20-44.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.80-43.48%
Burglary92.60-30.77%
Vehicle crime61.8050.00%
Public order51.2066.67%
Robbery31.00-57.14%
Drugs30.6050.00%
Bicycle theft20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-85.71%
Other crime10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3027.7866.67%
Other theft256.0038.89%
Anti-social behaviour235.00-17.86%
Violence and sexual offences204.60-16.67%
Burglary134.0062.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.6040.00%
Robbery71.4040.00%
Vehicle crime41.40-60.00%
Public order30.8050.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2824.787.69%
Violence and sexual offences245.6014.29%
Theft from the person184.8028.57%
Other theft183.6028.57%
Vehicle crime103.600.00%
Burglary82.00100.00%
Robbery51.60-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.000.00%
Bicycle theft31.000.00%
Public order20.60-75.00%
Shoplifting20.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2623.39-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences215.20-19.23%
Theft from the person144.2040.00%
Other theft142.80-17.65%
Vehicle crime102.80233.33%
Public order82.00-20.00%
Robbery61.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.200.00%
Burglary41.00-55.56%
Shoplifting40.80-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.80200.00%
Drugs10.60-80.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3226.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences266.400.00%
Other theft175.200.00%
Public order103.400.00%
Theft from the person102.000.00%
Burglary92.000.00%
Robbery61.800.00%
Shoplifting61.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.200.00%
Drugs51.000.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 20249
January 202414
December 202325
November 202318
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 158 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202418
April 202422
January 202416
December 202330
November 202318
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202426
April 202415
January 202413
December 202323
November 202328
October 202326
September 202332

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
April 202429
January 202420
December 202320
November 202324
October 202321
September 202326

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20247
January 20249
December 202313
November 20238
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Robbery4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Stourcliffe Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cumberland Gate
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Harrowby Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Southwick Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Clarendon Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 12. Connaught Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Norfolk Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Brook Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Stanhope Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 16. Connaught Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Upper Berkeley Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Portsea Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. West Garden Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cambridge Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Strathearn Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hyde Park Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 23. Albion Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Albion Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Hyde Park Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Albion Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Seymour Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Hampden Gurney Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Kendal Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Archery Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1