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

Overview of Crime in W2 2SS

SUSSEX SQUARE, W2 2SS, Westminster has recorded a total of 158 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.61 per 1,000 population. This W2 2SS 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 2SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 2SS, encompassing approximately 6692 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W2 2SS area, explore the W2 2SS Area information page.
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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: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)

W2 2SS 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 2SS 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 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2923.6138.10%
Violence and sexual offences264.3330.00%
Theft from the person253.888.70%
Anti-social behaviour203.74-42.86%
Burglary142.99250.00%
Public order122.09-14.29%
Vehicle crime111.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.64125.00%
Robbery41.34-33.33%
Drugs30.60-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3519.870.00%
Theft from the person235.231050.00%
Other theft213.44950.00%
Violence and sexual offences203.14566.67%
Public order142.991300.00%
Robbery62.09500.00%
Drugs50.900.00%
Burglary40.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

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 offences31.3450.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Theft from the person20.30-84.62%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.150.00%

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 person132.99-69.77%
Public order31.94-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences20.45-93.94%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other theft10.15-97.96%

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 theft4930.63716.67%
Theft from the person437.32258.33%
Anti-social behaviour356.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences335.231000.00%
Burglary94.930.00%
Vehicle crime91.340.00%
Drugs91.340.00%
Public order81.34300.00%
Robbery51.20400.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

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 person123.74-50.00%
Other theft61.79-82.86%
Violence and sexual offences30.90-91.43%
Public order20.45-77.78%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.15-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3526.15-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences355.2325.00%
Anti-social behaviour275.2312.50%
Theft from the person244.03-33.33%
Burglary103.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime101.4911.11%
Public order91.4912.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.340.00%
Robbery71.3416.67%
Drugs61.05200.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4527.79-28.57%
Theft from the person366.7220.00%
Violence and sexual offences285.38-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour244.18-36.84%
Burglary153.5915.38%
Vehicle crime92.2480.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.3480.00%
Public order81.34-42.86%
Robbery61.2050.00%
Bicycle theft20.90100.00%
Drugs20.30-33.33%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6331.8321.15%
Anti-social behaviour389.4111.76%
Violence and sexual offences365.68140.00%
Theft from the person305.3836.36%
Public order144.480.00%
Burglary132.0930.00%
Vehicle crime51.94-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.75-16.67%
Robbery40.75-20.00%
Drugs30.6050.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-85.71%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5226.15-14.75%
Anti-social behaviour347.7725.93%
Theft from the person225.0846.67%
Violence and sexual offences153.29-46.43%
Public order142.247.69%
Burglary102.0925.00%
Bicycle theft71.4940.00%
Vehicle crime61.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.900.00%
Robbery50.90-37.50%
Drugs20.75-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6127.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences289.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour274.180.00%
Theft from the person154.030.00%
Public order132.240.00%
Vehicle crime91.940.00%
Burglary81.340.00%
Robbery81.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.200.00%
Bicycle theft50.900.00%
Drugs40.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 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
January 20249
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.43 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 20236
September 20239

A total of 245 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202423
July 20242
May 202413
April 202443
March 202412
January 202424
December 202336
November 202330
October 202322
September 202315

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 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202421
July 20242
May 20241
April 202449
March 20246
January 202435
December 202345
November 202363
October 202352
September 202361

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202420
July 20243
May 20242
April 202433
March 20243
January 202435
December 202328
November 202336
October 202315
September 202328

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 20249
January 202410
December 202315
November 202313
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 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 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 240 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202435
April 202435
January 202427
December 202324
November 202338
October 202334
September 202327

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20242
January 20249
December 20238
November 202314
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 20238

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 2SS 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. Brook Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Craven Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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