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

Overview of Crime in W2 2SR

SUSSEX SQUARE, W2 2SR, Westminster has recorded a total of 159 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.40 per 1,000 population. This W2 2SR 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 2SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 2SR, encompassing approximately 7428 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)

W2 2SR 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 2SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2921.4031.82%
Theft from the person263.9013.04%
Violence and sexual offences253.5031.58%
Anti-social behaviour203.37-45.95%
Burglary142.69250.00%
Public order131.88-7.14%
Vehicle crime111.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.4880.00%
Robbery41.21-33.33%
Drugs30.54-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3718.440.00%
Theft from the person234.981050.00%
Other theft223.101000.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.96533.33%
Public order142.561300.00%
Robbery61.88500.00%
Drugs50.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.670.00%
Burglary40.670.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%

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 offences31.2150.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Theft from the person20.27-85.71%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.130.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person142.83-67.44%
Public order31.88-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.40-94.29%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other theft10.13-97.96%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4928.54600.00%
Theft from the person436.60258.33%
Anti-social behaviour365.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences354.851066.67%
Burglary114.710.00%
Public order91.48350.00%
Vehicle crime91.210.00%
Drugs91.210.00%
Robbery51.21400.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person123.50-50.00%
Other theft71.62-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.94-91.67%
Public order20.40-80.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.13-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3624.3624.14%
Other theft354.85-27.08%
Anti-social behaviour284.717.69%
Theft from the person243.77-36.84%
Public order103.230.00%
Burglary101.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.3511.11%
Vehicle crime101.3511.11%
Robbery81.3514.29%
Drugs61.08200.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4826.52-25.00%
Theft from the person386.4626.67%
Violence and sexual offences295.12-19.44%
Anti-social behaviour263.90-40.91%
Burglary153.5015.38%
Public order102.02-28.57%
Vehicle crime91.3580.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.2180.00%
Robbery71.2175.00%
Bicycle theft20.940.00%
Drugs20.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6429.8820.75%
Anti-social behaviour448.6212.82%
Violence and sexual offences365.92111.76%
Theft from the person304.8536.36%
Public order144.04-12.50%
Burglary131.8818.18%
Drugs61.75200.00%
Vehicle crime50.81-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.67-16.67%
Robbery40.67-20.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5325.17-10.17%
Anti-social behaviour397.1334.48%
Theft from the person225.2546.67%
Violence and sexual offences172.96-39.29%
Public order162.2914.29%
Burglary112.1522.22%
Vehicle crime71.48-22.22%
Bicycle theft70.9440.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.94-14.29%
Robbery50.81-44.44%
Drugs20.67-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5925.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour297.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences283.900.00%
Theft from the person153.770.00%
Public order142.020.00%
Burglary91.880.00%
Vehicle crime91.210.00%
Robbery91.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.210.00%
Bicycle theft50.940.00%
Drugs40.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
May 20241
January 202410
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
April 20249
January 202410
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 249 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202423
July 20242
May 202414
April 202443
March 202412
January 202424
December 202338
November 202330
October 202322
September 202315

A total of 369 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202422
July 20242
May 20241
April 202449
March 20247
January 202435
December 202348
November 202364
October 202353
September 202359

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202419
July 20243
May 20242
April 202435
March 20243
January 202436
December 202329
November 202336
October 202317
September 202328

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 202411
January 202410
December 202315
November 202313
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20249
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202437
April 202436
January 202428
December 202326
November 202344
October 202339
September 202329

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 20241
May 20243
April 20249
March 20242
January 202410
December 202310
November 202314
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 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

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
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 2SR 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. Craven Hill Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Chilworth Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Southwick Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Bathurst Mews
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Clarendon Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Lancaster Gate
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Elms Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Devonshire Terrace
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Chilworth Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Conduit Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Norfolk Square Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Bouverie Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Brook Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Lancaster Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Westbourne Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Brook Mews North
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Upbrook Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Spring Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Praed Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Praed Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1