GLOUCESTER SQUARE, W2 2TD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 2TD

GLOUCESTER SQUARE, W2 2TD, Westminster has recorded a total of 247 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.63 per 1,000 population. This W2 2TD 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 2TD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 2TD, encompassing approximately 8064 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (4.44% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (43) incidents (26.47% increase)
  • Other theft: (33) incidents (26.92% increase)

W2 2TD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 25
  • Brendon Street with total crimes: 19
  • London Street with total crimes: 14

GLOUCESTER SQUARE, W2 2TD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4730.634.44%
Theft from the person435.8326.47%
Other theft335.3326.92%
Anti-social behaviour334.09-36.54%
Public order194.0958.33%
Vehicle crime152.36650.00%
Burglary141.86180.00%
Shoplifting131.7444.44%
Criminal damage and arson111.6157.14%
Drugs81.36-11.11%
Robbery70.99-41.67%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5226.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences456.451400.00%
Theft from the person345.581600.00%
Other theft264.221200.00%
Robbery123.221100.00%
Public order121.491100.00%
Drugs91.490.00%
Shoplifting91.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.120.00%
Burglary50.870.00%
Bicycle theft30.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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 offences31.1250.00%
Other theft20.37100.00%
Theft from the person20.25-84.62%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.120.00%

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 person132.48-78.69%
Public order31.61-78.57%
Violence and sexual offences20.37-96.92%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.12-98.18%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6535.962066.67%
Theft from the person618.06408.33%
Other theft557.56816.67%
Anti-social behaviour436.820.00%
Burglary195.330.00%
Public order142.36600.00%
Robbery81.74700.00%
Vehicle crime60.990.00%
Drugs60.740.00%
Shoplifting60.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

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 person123.10-71.43%
Other theft61.49-86.36%
Violence and sexual offences30.74-94.83%
Public order20.37-87.50%
Other crime10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.12-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5831.3734.88%
Other theft447.19-40.54%
Theft from the person425.46-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour345.21-27.66%
Public order164.2233.33%
Burglary161.98-20.00%
Robbery91.98-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime81.12-38.46%
Drugs70.9975.00%
Shoplifting50.8725.00%
Other crime30.6250.00%
Bicycle theft20.37-33.33%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7437.95-12.94%
Theft from the person549.1835.00%
Anti-social behaviour476.70-9.62%
Violence and sexual offences435.83-12.24%
Burglary205.3381.82%
Criminal damage and arson182.48157.14%
Vehicle crime132.2344.44%
Public order121.61-40.00%
Robbery101.4966.67%
Drugs41.24-50.00%
Shoplifting40.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.5050.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Other crime20.250.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8536.8325.00%
Anti-social behaviour5210.544.00%
Violence and sexual offences496.452.08%
Theft from the person406.08-2.44%
Public order204.96-13.04%
Burglary112.480.00%
Vehicle crime91.360.00%
Drugs81.12166.67%
Shoplifting80.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.99-30.00%
Robbery60.87-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.74-71.43%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6835.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour508.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences486.200.00%
Theft from the person415.950.00%
Public order235.080.00%
Burglary112.850.00%
Shoplifting101.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.240.00%
Vehicle crime91.240.00%
Robbery81.120.00%
Bicycle theft70.990.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
May 20241
April 20243
January 20249
December 202318
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20242
April 20246
January 20248
December 202313
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 394 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202426
July 20242
May 20241
April 202455
March 20246
January 202444
December 202374
November 202385
October 202368

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 342 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202434
July 20242
May 202413
April 202461
March 202412
January 202442
December 202354
November 202340
October 202341

A total of 311 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202452
April 202443
January 202434
December 202347
November 202352
October 202350

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
July 20241
May 20243
April 202414
March 20242
January 202416
December 202312
November 202320
October 202323

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202445
July 20243
May 20242
April 202465
March 20243
January 202458
December 202343
November 202349
October 202348

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 202419
January 202416
December 202320
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 20249
December 202310
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 2TD 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. Brendon Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. London Street
    Total14
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Talbot Square
    Total10
    Burglary5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Old Marylebone Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Harrowby Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. London Mews
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Edgware Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Norfolk Place
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Southwick Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Stourcliffe Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sale Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Paddington
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Stanhope Terrace
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Burwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Chilworth Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Southwick Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Bathurst Mews
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Clarendon Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Forset Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 26. Connaught Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Norfolk Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. St Michael'S Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Praed Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Conduit Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1