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

Overview of Crime in W2 2NW

HYDE PARK SQUARE, W2 2NW, Westminster has recorded a total of 195 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.02 per 1,000 population. This W2 2NW 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 2NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 2NW, encompassing approximately 7216 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (38) incidents (31.03% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)

W2 2NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 25
  • London Street with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13

HYDE PARK SQUARE, W2 2NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3827.0231.03%
Violence and sexual offences365.279.09%
Other theft294.9931.82%
Anti-social behaviour254.02-39.02%
Vehicle crime143.46366.67%
Public order141.94-6.67%
Burglary131.94225.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.80100.00%
Drugs71.390.00%
Robbery70.97-12.50%
Possession of weapons20.970.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4123.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences335.681000.00%
Theft from the person294.571350.00%
Other theft224.021000.00%
Public order153.051400.00%
Robbery82.08700.00%
Drugs71.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.970.00%
Burglary40.690.00%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.2550.00%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Theft from the person20.28-84.62%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.140.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person132.77-72.34%
Public order31.80-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.42-96.49%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.14-97.78%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5732.431800.00%
Theft from the person477.90291.67%
Other theft456.51650.00%
Anti-social behaviour366.240.00%
Burglary134.990.00%
Public order91.80350.00%
Robbery61.25500.00%
Vehicle crime60.830.00%
Drugs60.830.00%
Shoplifting30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person123.46-61.29%
Other theft61.66-85.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.83-93.48%
Public order20.42-83.33%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.14-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4628.4139.39%
Other theft406.37-34.43%
Theft from the person315.54-34.04%
Anti-social behaviour294.30-19.44%
Burglary134.02-31.58%
Public order121.8033.33%
Robbery91.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.25-30.77%
Vehicle crime61.25-50.00%
Drugs40.8333.33%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Shoplifting20.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6134.78-11.59%
Theft from the person478.4538.24%
Anti-social behaviour366.51-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences334.99-15.38%
Burglary194.5790.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.6385.71%
Vehicle crime121.8033.33%
Public order91.66-40.00%
Robbery91.25125.00%
Shoplifting41.2533.33%
Drugs30.55-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6933.4027.78%
Anti-social behaviour449.562.33%
Violence and sexual offences396.1021.88%
Theft from the person345.406.25%
Public order154.71-28.57%
Burglary102.080.00%
Vehicle crime91.39-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.25-30.00%
Drugs50.970.00%
Robbery40.69-42.86%
Shoplifting30.55-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.42-60.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5431.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour437.480.00%
Theft from the person325.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.430.00%
Public order214.430.00%
Vehicle crime102.910.00%
Burglary101.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.390.00%
Robbery71.390.00%
Bicycle theft50.970.00%
Shoplifting40.690.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
May 20241
April 20242
January 20249
December 202313
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 20246
January 20246
December 202312
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 329 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202422
July 20242
May 20241
April 202445
March 20246
January 202440
December 202361
November 202369
October 202354

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 285 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202429
July 20242
May 202413
April 202447
March 202412
January 202431
December 202347
November 202334
October 202332

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 20241
May 20243
April 20249
March 20242
January 202412
December 20239
November 202315
October 202321

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202433
July 20243
May 20242
April 202457
March 20243
January 202446
December 202333
November 202339
October 202332

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202441
April 202436
January 202429
December 202336
November 202344
October 202343

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 202413
January 202413
December 202319
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20249
December 20239
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 2NW 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. London Street
    Total14
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total13
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Talbot Square
    Total10
    Burglary5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harrowby Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. London Mews
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Norfolk Place
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Southwick Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Stourcliffe Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sale Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Paddington
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Stanhope Terrace
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Southwick Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Bathurst Mews
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Clarendon Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Conduit Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Norfolk Square Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Bouverie Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Brook Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Stanhope Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 27. Portsea Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. West Garden Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cambridge Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Junction Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2