LANCASTER GATE, W2 3LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 3LH

LANCASTER GATE, W2 3LH, Westminster has recorded a total of 122 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.35 per 1,000 population. This W2 3LH 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 3LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 3LH, encompassing approximately 8501 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (26) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-43.24% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)

W2 3LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Talbot Square with total crimes: 10
  • Craven Hill Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Leinster Mews with total crimes: 7

LANCASTER GATE, W2 3LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2614.3585.71%
Anti-social behaviour213.06-43.24%
Theft from the person192.4735.71%
Violence and sexual offences182.23-10.00%
Burglary142.12133.33%
Vehicle crime71.650.00%
Drugs60.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.710.00%
Public order30.47-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3713.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.35566.67%
Theft from the person142.35600.00%
Other theft141.65600.00%
Public order101.65900.00%
Burglary61.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Robbery20.24100.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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 offences31.0650.00%
Other theft20.35100.00%
Theft from the person20.24-84.62%
Public order10.24-66.67%
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 person132.35-62.86%
Public order31.53-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.35-89.47%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other theft10.12-97.44%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3919.06550.00%
Theft from the person354.59191.67%
Anti-social behaviour264.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.06533.33%
Drugs122.230.00%
Vehicle crime101.410.00%
Public order91.18350.00%
Burglary51.060.00%
Robbery20.59100.00%
Shoplifting20.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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 person122.94-20.00%
Other theft61.41-79.31%
Violence and sexual offences30.71-89.66%
Public order20.35-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.12-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3417.5330.77%
Other theft294.003.57%
Violence and sexual offences293.4131.82%
Theft from the person153.41-28.57%
Burglary111.7637.50%
Vehicle crime91.2912.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.0675.00%
Public order60.820.00%
Drugs40.71300.00%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Robbery20.24-33.33%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2815.29-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour263.29-27.78%
Violence and sexual offences223.06-21.43%
Theft from the person212.59-12.50%
Burglary82.470.00%
Vehicle crime80.9414.29%
Public order60.94-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.71-20.00%
Robbery30.47-40.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%
Shoplifting10.12-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4419.884.76%
Anti-social behaviour365.18-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences284.23100.00%
Theft from the person243.2984.62%
Burglary82.8260.00%
Public order70.94-22.22%
Vehicle crime70.82-30.00%
Robbery50.82150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.59-16.67%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Drugs20.24-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.24-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4418.350.00%
Other theft425.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.940.00%
Theft from the person131.650.00%
Vehicle crime101.530.00%
Public order91.180.00%
Bicycle theft61.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.710.00%
Burglary50.710.00%
Drugs30.590.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 20245
January 202411
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202437
April 202426
January 202434
December 202326
November 202336
October 202344

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
July 20243
May 20242
April 202419
March 20243
January 202429
December 202322
November 202328
October 202314

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202412
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 168 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 20242
May 202413
April 202435
March 202412
January 202415
December 202321
November 202324
October 202313

A total of 231 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202414
July 20242
May 20241
April 202439
March 20246
January 202429
December 202328
November 202344
October 202342

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 202410
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
May 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20241
May 20243
April 20249
March 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 5 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
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Talbot Square
    Total10
    Burglary5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Craven Hill Gardens
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Leinster Mews
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Leinster Terrace
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queensborough Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
  • 6. Paddington
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Stanhope Terrace
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Leinster Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B410
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Craven Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Craven Hill Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Cleveland Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chilworth Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Bathurst Mews
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Lancaster Gate
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Elms Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Devonshire Terrace
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Chilworth Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Conduit Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Brook Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Queensborough Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Porchester Terrace
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Lancaster Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Westbourne Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Brook Mews North
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Upbrook Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Craven Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Cleveland Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Spring Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1