EDGWARE ROAD, W2 2QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 2QX

EDGWARE ROAD, W2 2QX, Westminster has recorded a total of 270 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.27 per 1,000 population. This W2 2QX 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 2QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 2QX, encompassing approximately 5266 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (55) incidents (17.02% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (-12.07% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-15.38% decrease)

W2 2QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marble Arch with total crimes: 30
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 19

EDGWARE ROAD, W2 2QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5551.2717.02%
Anti-social behaviour5110.44-12.07%
Violence and sexual offences449.68-15.38%
Other theft258.3531.58%
Robbery184.7512.50%
Shoplifting183.4212.50%
Vehicle crime143.42180.00%
Public order132.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.47120.00%
Burglary102.09-58.33%
Drugs91.9028.57%
Bicycle theft21.71-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5850.8920.83%
Violence and sexual offences5211.01-1.89%
Theft from the person479.87-28.79%
Burglary248.9220.00%
Other theft194.56-48.65%
Robbery163.6114.29%
Shoplifting163.04128.57%
Public order133.0430.00%
Drugs72.47-30.00%
Vehicle crime51.33-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.9566.67%
Bicycle theft40.95300.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6653.3629.41%
Violence and sexual offences5312.533.92%
Anti-social behaviour4810.0626.32%
Other theft379.11-5.13%
Burglary207.03-16.67%
Robbery143.80180.00%
Public order102.66-23.08%
Drugs101.90-9.09%
Vehicle crime91.90-25.00%
Shoplifting71.7175.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5148.61-29.17%
Violence and sexual offences519.68-1.92%
Other theft399.68-42.65%
Anti-social behaviour387.41-33.33%
Burglary247.22-17.24%
Public order134.5662.50%
Vehicle crime122.4750.00%
Drugs112.2883.33%
Robbery52.09-70.59%
Shoplifting40.95-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.57-80.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7265.1318.03%
Other theft6813.67-4.23%
Anti-social behaviour5712.91-25.97%
Violence and sexual offences5210.8262.50%
Burglary299.8761.11%
Robbery175.516.25%
Criminal damage and arson153.2366.67%
Vehicle crime82.85-42.86%
Public order81.52-27.27%
Drugs61.52-33.33%
Shoplifting51.14-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.95-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7762.66-1.28%
Other theft7114.6257.78%
Theft from the person6113.4856.41%
Violence and sexual offences3211.58-40.74%
Burglary186.0828.57%
Robbery163.4233.33%
Vehicle crime143.040.00%
Public order112.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.0912.50%
Drugs91.71200.00%
Bicycle theft61.71100.00%
Shoplifting61.14-57.14%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7858.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences5414.810.00%
Other theft4510.250.00%
Theft from the person398.540.00%
Public order227.410.00%
Vehicle crime144.180.00%
Shoplifting142.660.00%
Burglary142.660.00%
Robbery122.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.280.00%
Drugs31.520.00%
Bicycle theft30.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20243
January 20243
December 202315
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 20249
January 202412
December 20238
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 304 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 43.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202419
April 202437
January 202439
December 202368
November 202371
October 202345

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202410
January 202411
December 20236
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 391 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 55.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202447
April 202466
January 202451
December 202372
November 202361
October 202339

A total of 98 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
April 202414
January 20245
December 202317
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 202410
January 202413
December 20238
November 202311
October 202322

A total of 407 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 58.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202458
April 202448
January 202438
December 202357
November 202377
October 202378

A total of 338 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 48.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202452
April 202453
January 202451
December 202352
November 202332
October 202354

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
April 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202424
April 202420
January 202424
December 202329
November 202318
October 202314

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 2QX 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
    Total25
    Robbery5
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Brendon Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Old Marylebone Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Harrowby Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Cabbell Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Stourcliffe Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Bryanston Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cumberland Gate
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Edgware Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Southwick Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Watson'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Sale Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Great Cumberland Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Southwick Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Clarendon Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Seymour Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 24. Connaught Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Norfolk Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. St Michael'S Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Harcourt Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Shillibeer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 29. Bouverie Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Stanhope Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2