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

Overview of Crime in W2 2LF

ALBION STREET, W2 2LF, Westminster has recorded a total of 148 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.91 per 1,000 population. This W2 2LF 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 2LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 2LF, encompassing approximately 4638 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W2 2LF area, explore the W2 2LF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the W2 2LF area, visit the W2 2LF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (42) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-43.75% decrease)

W2 2LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marble Arch with total crimes: 30
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 23
  • Stourcliffe Street with total crimes: 10

ALBION STREET, W2 2LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4231.9155.56%
Violence and sexual offences239.064.55%
Anti-social behaviour184.96-43.75%
Other theft153.8850.00%
Vehicle crime123.23200.00%
Robbery112.59-8.33%
Burglary72.3716.67%
Drugs61.510.00%
Shoplifting61.29-40.00%
Public order51.29-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.0850.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3231.9133.33%
Theft from the person276.90-35.71%
Violence and sexual offences225.82-29.03%
Public order154.74275.00%
Robbery123.2320.00%
Other theft102.59-9.09%
Shoplifting102.16100.00%
Drugs62.160.00%
Burglary61.29-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Bicycle theft20.43100.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4232.1250.00%
Violence and sexual offences319.0624.00%
Anti-social behaviour246.6841.18%
Other theft115.17-26.67%
Robbery102.37100.00%
Burglary72.16-41.67%
Drugs61.51-25.00%
Shoplifting51.29150.00%
Public order41.08-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.86-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2828.24-45.10%
Violence and sexual offences256.04-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour175.39-43.33%
Other theft153.67-57.14%
Burglary123.23-14.29%
Vehicle crime82.5960.00%
Drugs81.7260.00%
Public order71.7240.00%
Robbery51.51-61.54%
Bicycle theft21.08100.00%
Shoplifting20.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-83.33%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5142.6959.38%
Other theft3511.0052.17%
Anti-social behaviour307.55-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences286.4712.00%
Burglary146.04100.00%
Robbery133.0244.44%
Criminal damage and arson62.8020.00%
Drugs51.29400.00%
Vehicle crime51.08-50.00%
Public order51.080.00%
Shoplifting31.0850.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3634.069.09%
Theft from the person327.7645.45%
Violence and sexual offences256.90-7.41%
Other theft235.3927.78%
Vehicle crime104.96-9.09%
Robbery92.1628.57%
Burglary71.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.51-16.67%
Public order51.08-44.44%
Bicycle theft31.080.00%
Shoplifting20.65-75.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3332.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences277.110.00%
Theft from the person225.820.00%
Other theft184.740.00%
Vehicle crime113.880.00%
Public order92.370.00%
Shoplifting81.940.00%
Robbery71.720.00%
Burglary71.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.510.00%
Bicycle theft31.290.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
April 202411
January 202415
December 202335
November 202323
October 202318

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 244 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 34.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202427
April 202442
January 202428
December 202351
November 202332
October 202322

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 202410
January 20245
December 202313
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202415
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 190 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202432
April 202424
January 202417
December 202330
November 202336
October 202333

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
April 202431
January 202425
December 202328
November 202325
October 202327

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20247
January 202412
December 202314
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Marble Arch
    Total30
    Theft from the person11
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total23
    Robbery5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Stourcliffe Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cumberland Gate
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Harrowby Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Southwick Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Clarendon Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Seymour Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 14. Connaught Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Norfolk Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Brook Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Stanhope Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 18. Connaught Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Wythburn Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Upper Berkeley Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Portsea Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. West Garden Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cambridge Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Strathearn Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hyde Park Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 26. Albion Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Albion Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Hyde Park Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Albion Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Hampden Gurney Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1