W2 2TY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 2TY

W2 2TY, Westminster has recorded a total of 128 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.18 per 1,000 population. This W2 2TY 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 2TY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 2TY, encompassing approximately 6674 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)

W2 2TY Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Street with total crimes: 14
  • Talbot Square with total crimes: 10
  • Craven Hill Gardens with total crimes: 8

W2 2TY 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 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2919.1852.63%
Violence and sexual offences194.3458.33%
Theft from the person192.85-5.00%
Burglary152.85400.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.25-57.14%
Vehicle crime101.800.00%
Public order91.50-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3550.00%
Drugs40.900.00%
Bicycle theft20.60100.00%
Robbery20.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2816.030.00%
Theft from the person204.19900.00%
Other theft193.00850.00%
Public order122.851100.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.80300.00%
Drugs41.800.00%
Robbery40.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

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 offences31.3550.00%
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 person133.00-63.89%
Public order31.95-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences20.45-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other theft10.15-97.56%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4125.17583.33%
Theft from the person366.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour285.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.19433.33%
Drugs122.400.00%
Vehicle crime111.800.00%
Burglary71.650.00%
Public order71.05250.00%
Robbery51.05400.00%
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 person123.75-40.00%
Other theft61.80-82.86%
Violence and sexual offences30.90-87.50%
Public order20.45-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.15-83.33%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3522.02-14.63%
Violence and sexual offences245.2433.33%
Theft from the person203.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour173.0041.67%
Burglary102.55-23.08%
Vehicle crime101.5042.86%
Criminal damage and arson91.5080.00%
Drugs61.35200.00%
Public order60.9020.00%
Robbery60.9050.00%
Bicycle theft20.90100.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4120.82-24.07%
Theft from the person306.1425.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.49-40.00%
Burglary132.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.95-61.29%
Vehicle crime71.8016.67%
Public order51.05-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.750.00%
Robbery40.750.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5426.6720.00%
Anti-social behaviour318.096.90%
Violence and sexual offences304.64172.73%
Theft from the person244.4914.29%
Burglary133.60116.67%
Public order71.95-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9025.00%
Robbery40.750.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-87.50%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4521.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour296.740.00%
Theft from the person214.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.150.00%
Bicycle theft81.650.00%
Public order81.200.00%
Burglary61.200.00%
Robbery40.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Vehicle crime40.600.00%
Drugs20.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
May 20241
January 20249
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
April 202411
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 273 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202419
July 20242
May 20241
April 202441
March 20246
January 202435
December 202341
November 202354
October 202345

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
July 20243
May 20242
April 202416
March 20243
January 202424
December 202318
November 202330
October 202311

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
April 20247
January 202410
December 202313
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20241
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202428
April 202428
January 202417
December 202312
November 202331
October 202329

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 202412
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 197 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
July 20242
May 202413
April 202436
March 202412
January 202420
December 202330
November 202324
October 202321

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 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 2TY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. London Street
    Total14
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Talbot Square
    Total10
    Burglary5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Craven Hill Gardens
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Leinster Mews
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. London Mews
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Paddington
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Stanhope Terrace
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. B410
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Craven Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Craven Hill Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Chilworth Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Bathurst Mews
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Clarendon Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Lancaster Gate
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Elms Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Devonshire Terrace
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Chilworth Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Brook Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Lancaster Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Westbourne Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Brook Mews North
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Upbrook Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Craven Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Spring Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Strathearn Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hyde Park Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 29. Bayswater Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Hyde Park Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1