SUSSEX SQUARE, W2 2SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 2SJ

SUSSEX SQUARE, W2 2SJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 156 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.92 per 1,000 population. This W2 2SJ 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 2SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 2SJ, encompassing approximately 7115 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (29) incidents (38.10% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)

W2 2SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 25
  • London Street with total crimes: 14
  • Talbot Square with total crimes: 10

SUSSEX SQUARE, W2 2SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2921.9238.10%
Violence and sexual offences274.0835.00%
Theft from the person253.7919.05%
Anti-social behaviour193.51-40.62%
Public order132.670.00%
Burglary121.83140.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.69125.00%
Vehicle crime91.260.00%
Drugs51.260.00%
Robbery40.70-55.56%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3218.270.00%
Theft from the person214.50950.00%
Other theft212.95950.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.95566.67%
Public order132.811200.00%
Robbery91.83800.00%
Drugs51.260.00%
Burglary50.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.700.00%

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 offences31.2650.00%
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 person132.81-68.29%
Public order31.83-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences20.42-94.59%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.14-97.87%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4729.51683.33%
Theft from the person416.61241.67%
Violence and sexual offences375.761133.33%
Anti-social behaviour355.200.00%
Burglary124.920.00%
Vehicle crime101.690.00%
Public order81.41300.00%
Drugs81.120.00%
Robbery51.12400.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
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 person123.51-52.00%
Other theft61.69-81.82%
Violence and sexual offences30.84-91.43%
Public order20.42-77.78%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.14-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3524.1729.63%
Other theft334.92-32.65%
Theft from the person254.64-34.21%
Anti-social behaviour233.51-11.54%
Burglary123.23-14.29%
Robbery91.6950.00%
Public order91.2612.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.260.00%
Vehicle crime71.26-36.36%
Drugs60.98100.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4927.41-23.44%
Theft from the person386.8935.71%
Violence and sexual offences275.34-22.86%
Anti-social behaviour263.79-31.58%
Burglary143.657.69%
Vehicle crime111.9783.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.55125.00%
Public order81.26-42.86%
Robbery61.12100.00%
Drugs30.84-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6429.9423.08%
Anti-social behaviour388.998.57%
Violence and sexual offences355.34169.23%
Theft from the person284.9227.27%
Public order143.94-17.65%
Burglary131.9718.18%
Vehicle crime61.83-14.29%
Drugs60.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.84-50.00%
Robbery30.56-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-85.71%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5225.30-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour357.3129.63%
Theft from the person224.9237.50%
Public order173.0941.67%
Violence and sexual offences132.39-48.00%
Burglary111.8322.22%
Criminal damage and arson81.5514.29%
Vehicle crime71.12-12.50%
Bicycle theft70.9875.00%
Robbery40.98-55.56%
Drugs20.56-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6025.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour278.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.790.00%
Theft from the person163.510.00%
Public order122.250.00%
Burglary91.690.00%
Robbery91.260.00%
Vehicle crime81.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.120.00%
Drugs40.980.00%
Bicycle theft40.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 20249
December 20239
November 20234
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 202410
January 20247
December 202311
November 20236
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 364 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202421
July 20242
May 20241
April 202447
March 20246
January 202433
December 202349
November 202364
October 202352
September 202360

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 243 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
July 20242
May 202413
April 202441
March 202412
January 202425
December 202338
November 202328
October 202322
September 202316

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202420
July 20243
May 20242
April 202437
March 20243
January 202435
December 202327
November 202335
October 202313
September 202325

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202412
January 202412
December 202314
November 202313
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 235 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202432
April 202435
January 202423
December 202326
November 202338
October 202335
September 202327

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20242
January 20249
December 20238
November 202314
October 202317
September 202312

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20249
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 2SJ 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. Talbot Square
    Total10
    Burglary5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. London Mews
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Norfolk Place
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Southwick Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Paddington
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Stanhope Terrace
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. B410
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Craven Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Chilworth Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Southwick Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Bathurst Mews
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Clarendon Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Norfolk Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Elms Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Conduit Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Norfolk Square Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Bouverie Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Brook Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Cambridge Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lancaster Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Westbourne Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Brook Mews North
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Upbrook Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Spring Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Praed Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Praed Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Strathearn Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1