W2 3DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 3DU

W2 3DU, Westminster has recorded a total of 186 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.01 per 1,000 population. This W2 3DU 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 3DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 3DU, encompassing approximately 10934 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W2 3DU area, explore the W2 3DU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Other theft: (35) incidents (52.17% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

W2 3DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Street with total crimes: 14
  • A4206 with total crimes: 11
  • Talbot Square with total crimes: 10

W2 3DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3617.01-47.06%
Other theft353.2952.17%
Violence and sexual offences273.20-25.00%
Theft from the person272.478.00%
Burglary182.4750.00%
Vehicle crime91.65800.00%
Drugs70.8275.00%
Shoplifting70.64-22.22%
Public order70.64-50.00%
Other crime50.64150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.37-66.67%
Robbery20.18-60.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6819.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences366.22500.00%
Theft from the person253.29733.33%
Other theft232.29475.00%
Public order142.10366.67%
Burglary121.280.00%
Shoplifting91.10800.00%
Bicycle theft60.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.55500.00%
Robbery50.55400.00%
Drugs40.46300.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.10-40.00%
Other theft40.55-90.91%
Public order30.37-70.00%
Theft from the person30.27-89.66%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.09-83.33%
Other crime10.09-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.09-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4410.61-44.30%
Theft from the person294.02-59.15%
Public order102.65-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences100.91-76.74%
Shoplifting80.91-75.00%
Drugs60.73-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson30.550.00%
Other crime30.27200.00%
Bicycle theft20.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.18-75.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7931.8358.00%
Theft from the person717.22255.00%
Anti-social behaviour476.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences434.30126.32%
Shoplifting323.93100.00%
Drugs222.93450.00%
Public order162.0177.78%
Vehicle crime121.460.00%
Burglary101.100.00%
Bicycle theft60.910.00%
Robbery50.55150.00%
Possession of weapons40.46300.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5011.16-33.33%
Theft from the person204.57-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences191.83-64.81%
Shoplifting161.74-27.27%
Public order91.46-18.18%
Drugs40.82-33.33%
Robbery20.37-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7527.257.14%
Violence and sexual offences546.8638.46%
Anti-social behaviour444.9422.22%
Theft from the person404.02-14.89%
Shoplifting223.660.00%
Burglary132.018.33%
Public order111.19-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson101.0125.00%
Vehicle crime100.9111.11%
Robbery70.9116.67%
Drugs60.6450.00%
Bicycle theft50.5566.67%
Other crime10.46-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7025.15-28.57%
Theft from the person476.40-14.55%
Violence and sexual offences394.30-22.00%
Anti-social behaviour363.57-25.00%
Shoplifting223.29120.00%
Public order172.01-10.53%
Burglary121.550.00%
Vehicle crime91.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.8233.33%
Robbery60.73-14.29%
Drugs40.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.37-62.50%
Other crime20.27100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9830.005.38%
Theft from the person558.9644.74%
Violence and sexual offences505.0328.21%
Anti-social behaviour484.57-29.41%
Public order194.39-24.00%
Burglary121.749.09%
Shoplifting101.10-47.37%
Drugs80.91-11.11%
Bicycle theft80.73-20.00%
Robbery70.7316.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.64-40.00%
Vehicle crime60.55-60.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9331.55-5.10%
Anti-social behaviour688.51-1.45%
Violence and sexual offences396.22-13.33%
Theft from the person383.5780.95%
Public order253.484.17%
Shoplifting192.2911.76%
Vehicle crime151.7436.36%
Burglary111.3737.50%
Bicycle theft101.0142.86%
Criminal damage and arson100.91-16.67%
Drugs90.910.00%
Robbery60.82-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9830.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour698.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences456.310.00%
Public order244.120.00%
Theft from the person212.190.00%
Shoplifting171.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.550.00%
Vehicle crime111.100.00%
Drugs91.010.00%
Burglary80.820.00%
Robbery80.730.00%
Bicycle theft70.730.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
May 20246
April 202422
March 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202436
July 20246
May 202410
April 202443
March 202419
January 202454
December 202339
November 202350
October 202339
September 202345

A total of 669 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202423
July 20244
May 202444
April 202479
March 202450
January 202475
December 202370
November 202398
October 202393
September 202398

A total of 376 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202425
July 20243
May 202429
April 202471
March 202420
January 202440
December 202347
November 202355
October 202338
September 202321

A total of 416 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202468
April 202447
January 202444
December 202336
November 202348
October 202368
September 202369

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
April 202410
January 202413
December 202312
November 202312
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20241
May 20248
April 202432
March 202416
January 202422
December 202322
November 202310
October 202319
September 202317

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20241
April 202412
January 202410
December 20239
November 20236
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
May 20243
January 202410
December 20238
November 20236
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 20243
May 202410
April 202416
March 20249
January 202411
December 202317
November 202319
October 202325
September 202324

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
May 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 3DU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. London Street
    Total14
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. A4206
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Talbot Square
    Total10
    Burglary5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Craven Hill Gardens
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Inverness Place
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft1
  • 6. Fosbury Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Leinster Mews
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Leinster Terrace
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Porchester Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
  • 10. Queensborough Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
  • 11. Paddington
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Leinster Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Inverness Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. B410
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Craven Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Craven Hill Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Cleveland Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Chilworth Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Bathurst Mews
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Stanhope Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Cervantes Court
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gloucester Gardens
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Lancaster Gate
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Elms Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 27. Devonshire Terrace
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Cleveland Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Eastbourne Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Chilworth Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1