W2 3EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 3EU

W2 3EU, Westminster has recorded a total of 136 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.71 per 1,000 population. This W2 3EU 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 3EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 3EU, encompassing approximately 9244 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-33.96% decrease)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

W2 3EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bayswater with total crimes: 9
  • Craven Hill Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Inverness Place with total crimes: 7

W2 3EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3514.71-33.96%
Other theft243.7950.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.60-42.86%
Theft from the person172.1621.43%
Shoplifting81.84-33.33%
Burglary70.87-12.50%
Drugs50.76-16.67%
Public order50.54-58.33%
Vehicle crime50.540.00%
Bicycle theft30.54-40.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Robbery20.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5318.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences355.73775.00%
Other theft163.79433.33%
Theft from the person141.73366.67%
Public order121.51300.00%
Shoplifting121.301100.00%
Burglary81.300.00%
Drugs60.87500.00%
Bicycle theft50.650.00%
Vehicle crime50.54400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.54300.00%
Robbery30.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.16-60.00%
Other theft30.43-93.02%
Theft from the person30.32-84.21%
Public order30.32-66.67%
Other crime20.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.11-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.11-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4311.14-28.33%
Theft from the person194.65-56.82%
Violence and sexual offences102.06-67.74%
Public order91.08-25.00%
Shoplifting80.97-75.00%
Drugs60.87-68.42%
Other crime30.65200.00%
Bicycle theft20.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.22100.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6029.2130.43%
Theft from the person446.49266.67%
Anti-social behaviour364.760.00%
Shoplifting323.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.4682.35%
Drugs193.35375.00%
Public order122.0650.00%
Vehicle crime121.300.00%
Burglary111.300.00%
Bicycle theft41.190.00%
Robbery40.43300.00%
Possession of weapons30.43200.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4611.36-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences174.98-58.54%
Shoplifting161.84-42.86%
Theft from the person121.73-55.56%
Public order81.30-11.11%
Drugs40.8733.33%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.11-80.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6927.1518.97%
Violence and sexual offences417.4646.43%
Anti-social behaviour394.4330.00%
Shoplifting284.2221.74%
Theft from the person273.03-37.21%
Burglary122.929.09%
Public order91.30-25.00%
Vehicle crime80.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.870.00%
Robbery50.650.00%
Bicycle theft40.5433.33%
Drugs30.430.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5825.09-31.76%
Theft from the person436.27-33.85%
Anti-social behaviour304.65-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences283.25-33.33%
Shoplifting233.03155.56%
Public order122.49-25.00%
Burglary111.3037.50%
Vehicle crime81.1960.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.870.00%
Robbery50.65-37.50%
Bicycle theft30.54-70.00%
Drugs30.32-25.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8532.884.94%
Theft from the person659.1975.68%
Anti-social behaviour457.03-22.41%
Violence and sexual offences424.877.69%
Public order164.54-23.81%
Bicycle theft101.7366.67%
Shoplifting91.08-70.97%
Robbery80.9760.00%
Burglary80.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.65-75.00%
Drugs40.54-33.33%
Other crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8135.262.53%
Anti-social behaviour588.767.41%
Violence and sexual offences396.2711.43%
Theft from the person374.22208.33%
Shoplifting314.0082.35%
Public order213.355.00%
Vehicle crime202.27233.33%
Criminal damage and arson122.169.09%
Burglary81.3014.29%
Bicycle theft60.8720.00%
Drugs60.65-40.00%
Robbery50.6566.67%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7928.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour548.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences355.840.00%
Public order203.790.00%
Shoplifting172.160.00%
Theft from the person121.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.300.00%
Drugs101.190.00%
Burglary71.080.00%
Vehicle crime60.760.00%
Bicycle theft50.650.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 350 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202453
April 202436
January 202439
December 202330
November 202345
October 202358
September 202354

A total of 293 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 20243
May 202419
April 202444
March 202412
January 202427
December 202343
November 202365
October 202337
September 202312

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
May 20246
April 202419
March 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202435
July 20244
May 202410
April 202431
March 202417
January 202441
December 202328
November 202342
October 202339
September 202335

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 202411
January 202412
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 564 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202416
July 20243
May 202443
April 202460
March 202446
January 202469
December 202358
November 202385
October 202381
September 202379

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 185 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20241
May 20248
April 202432
March 202416
January 202428
December 202323
November 20239
October 202331
September 202317

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20243
May 20249
April 202412
March 20248
January 20249
December 202312
November 202316
October 202321
September 202320

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
May 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 202310
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
April 202412
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 202320
September 20236

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 202312
September 202311

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bayswater
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Craven Hill Gardens
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Inverness Place
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft1
  • 4. Fosbury Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Leinster Mews
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Leinster Terrace
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Porchester Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
  • 9. Queensborough Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
  • 10. Caroline Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 11. Leinster Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Inverness Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B410
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Craven Hill Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Cleveland Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cervantes Court
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Lancaster Gate
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Elms Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 21. Craven Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Devonshire Terrace
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Queensborough Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Salem Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Poplar Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 26. Moscow Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Porchester Terrace
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 28. Lancaster Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Westbourne Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Brook Mews North
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1