OXFORD SQUARE, W2 2PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 2PA

OXFORD SQUARE, W2 2PA, Westminster has recorded a total of 223 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.99 per 1,000 population. This W2 2PA 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 2PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 2PA, encompassing approximately 6560 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (40) incidents (29.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

W2 2PA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 23
  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 19
  • Old Marylebone Road with total crimes: 14

OXFORD SQUARE, W2 2PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4033.9929.03%
Anti-social behaviour406.10-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences366.10-10.00%
Other theft225.4922.22%
Vehicle crime143.35250.00%
Shoplifting142.137.69%
Criminal damage and arson132.13116.67%
Public order131.9862.50%
Robbery121.980.00%
Burglary101.83-23.08%
Drugs71.5216.67%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5531.8637.50%
Violence and sexual offences408.38-11.11%
Theft from the person316.10-27.91%
Other theft184.72-37.93%
Burglary132.74-23.53%
Shoplifting131.98225.00%
Robbery121.9850.00%
Public order81.83-20.00%
Drugs61.22-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.91100.00%
Vehicle crime40.91-42.86%
Bicycle theft20.61100.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4532.922.27%
Theft from the person436.8626.47%
Anti-social behaviour406.5525.00%
Other theft296.10-6.45%
Burglary174.420.00%
Public order102.590.00%
Robbery81.52100.00%
Vehicle crime71.22-41.67%
Drugs71.070.00%
Shoplifting41.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61200.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-66.67%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4430.6422.22%
Theft from the person346.713.03%
Anti-social behaviour325.18-31.91%
Other theft314.88-48.33%
Burglary174.72-39.29%
Vehicle crime122.59100.00%
Public order101.8366.67%
Drugs71.52250.00%
Robbery41.07-50.00%
Shoplifting40.6133.33%
Bicycle theft30.61-25.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-94.12%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6038.5613.21%
Anti-social behaviour479.15-16.07%
Violence and sexual offences367.162.86%
Theft from the person335.4932.00%
Burglary285.0386.67%
Criminal damage and arson174.2788.89%
Robbery82.590.00%
Vehicle crime61.22-53.85%
Public order60.91-25.00%
Bicycle theft40.91-20.00%
Shoplifting30.61-50.00%
Drugs20.46-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5636.58-11.11%
Other theft538.5447.22%
Violence and sexual offences358.08-16.67%
Theft from the person255.33-10.71%
Burglary153.8136.36%
Vehicle crime132.29-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson91.9812.50%
Robbery81.3714.29%
Public order81.22-61.90%
Drugs71.22133.33%
Shoplifting61.07-40.00%
Bicycle theft50.910.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6337.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences429.600.00%
Other theft366.400.00%
Theft from the person285.490.00%
Public order214.270.00%
Vehicle crime143.200.00%
Burglary112.130.00%
Shoplifting101.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.520.00%
Robbery71.220.00%
Bicycle theft51.070.00%
Drugs30.760.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20243
January 20241
December 202317
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 20247
January 202412
December 20236
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 249 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 35.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202418
April 202429
January 202431
December 202360
November 202353
October 202336

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20247
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 234 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 33.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202431
April 202443
January 202434
December 202333
November 202325
October 202328

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 202410
January 202410
December 20236
November 20238
October 202321

A total of 111 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
April 202417
January 202417
December 202328
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 39.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202440
April 202445
January 202444
December 202336
November 202335
October 202342

A total of 333 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 47.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202455
April 202440
January 202432
December 202347
November 202356
October 202363

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 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

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 2PA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total23
    Robbery5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Old Marylebone Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Harrowby Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Cabbell Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Stourcliffe Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Edgware Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Sale Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Southwick Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Praed Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Norfolk Square Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Bouverie Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Brook Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Stanhope Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 29. Connaught Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Wythburn Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2