W2 3LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 3LG

W2 3LG, Westminster has recorded a total of 136 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.68 per 1,000 population. This W2 3LG 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 3LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 3LG, encompassing approximately 8154 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (29) incidents (70.59% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-43.24% decrease)

W2 3LG 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 3LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2916.6870.59%
Theft from the person223.5622.22%
Anti-social behaviour212.70-43.24%
Violence and sexual offences202.58-4.76%
Burglary142.45133.33%
Public order81.72-20.00%
Vehicle crime70.980.00%
Drugs60.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3714.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.54600.00%
Theft from the person182.58800.00%
Other theft172.21750.00%
Public order102.08900.00%
Burglary61.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Robbery20.25100.00%
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 offences31.1050.00%
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 person132.45-65.79%
Public order31.59-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences20.37-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other theft10.12-97.73%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4420.85633.33%
Theft from the person385.40216.67%
Anti-social behaviour274.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.31500.00%
Drugs122.210.00%
Vehicle crime111.470.00%
Public order71.35250.00%
Burglary50.860.00%
Robbery20.61100.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%

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 person123.07-25.00%
Other theft61.47-82.35%
Violence and sexual offences30.74-90.32%
Public order20.37-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.12-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3619.8750.00%
Other theft344.416.25%
Violence and sexual offences314.1747.62%
Theft from the person163.80-30.43%
Vehicle crime101.9625.00%
Burglary101.2325.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.23100.00%
Public order60.980.00%
Drugs50.74150.00%
Bicycle theft20.61100.00%
Robbery20.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3216.68-41.82%
Anti-social behaviour243.92-35.14%
Theft from the person232.94-17.86%
Violence and sexual offences212.82-25.00%
Burglary82.580.00%
Vehicle crime80.9814.29%
Public order60.98-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.74-20.00%
Robbery40.49-20.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5522.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour376.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences284.540.00%
Theft from the person283.430.00%
Public order83.430.00%
Burglary80.980.00%
Vehicle crime70.980.00%
Robbery50.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.610.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202437
April 202427
January 202436
December 202324
November 202337

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
July 20243
May 20242
April 202418
March 20243
January 202431
December 202321
November 202328

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202412
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 172 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202418
July 20242
May 202413
April 202438
March 202412
January 202416
December 202323
November 202328

A total of 220 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202417
July 20242
May 20241
April 202444
March 20246
January 202434
December 202332
November 202355

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 202411
January 202410
December 20238
November 20237

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 20245
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
May 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20241
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 3LG 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. Leinster Terrace
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Queensborough Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
  • 7. Paddington
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Stanhope Terrace
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Leinster Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. B410
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Craven Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Craven Hill Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Cleveland Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chilworth Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Bathurst Mews
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Lancaster Gate
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Elms Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Devonshire Terrace
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Chilworth Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Conduit Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Brook Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Queensborough Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Porchester Terrace
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 25. Lancaster Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Westbourne Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Brook Mews North
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Upbrook Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Craven Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Cleveland Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1