LANCASTER MEWS, W2 3QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 3QE

LANCASTER MEWS, W2 3QE, Westminster has recorded a total of 135 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.47 per 1,000 population. This W2 3QE 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 3QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 3QE, encompassing approximately 9326 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-39.58% decrease)
  • Other theft: (26) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)

W2 3QE 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
  • Fosbury Mews with total crimes: 7

LANCASTER MEWS, W2 3QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2914.47-39.58%
Other theft263.1185.71%
Theft from the person212.7931.25%
Violence and sexual offences192.25-20.83%
Burglary142.04133.33%
Vehicle crime91.50800.00%
Drugs60.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.64-20.00%
Public order30.43-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Robbery10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4814.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences245.15700.00%
Theft from the person162.57700.00%
Other theft141.72600.00%
Public order111.501000.00%
Burglary61.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.640.00%
Robbery30.54200.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%

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 offences30.9650.00%
Other theft20.32100.00%
Theft from the person20.21-85.71%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Robbery10.110.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person142.25-61.11%
Public order31.50-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.32-92.86%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other theft10.11-97.56%

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 theft4119.73485.71%
Theft from the person364.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour333.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences283.54833.33%
Drugs133.000.00%
Vehicle crime101.390.00%
Public order91.07350.00%
Burglary70.960.00%
Robbery20.75100.00%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Bicycle theft20.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person122.79-25.00%
Other theft71.29-79.41%
Violence and sexual offences30.75-91.67%
Public order20.32-71.43%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.11-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3818.1218.75%
Violence and sexual offences364.0738.46%
Other theft343.869.68%
Theft from the person163.65-27.27%
Burglary131.7244.44%
Vehicle crime91.390.00%
Public order70.96-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.75133.33%
Drugs40.75300.00%
Bicycle theft20.43100.00%
Robbery20.21-33.33%
Other crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3215.76-20.00%
Other theft313.43-32.61%
Violence and sexual offences263.32-18.75%
Theft from the person222.79-15.38%
Vehicle crime92.3650.00%
Burglary90.96-10.00%
Public order80.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-25.00%
Robbery30.32-40.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.11-66.67%
Shoplifting10.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4619.629.52%
Anti-social behaviour404.93-24.53%
Violence and sexual offences324.2977.78%
Theft from the person263.4385.71%
Burglary102.79100.00%
Public order81.07-20.00%
Vehicle crime60.86-50.00%
Robbery50.64150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.54-33.33%
Drugs30.430.00%
Shoplifting20.32100.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5318.446.00%
Other theft425.68-20.75%
Violence and sexual offences184.50-28.00%
Theft from the person141.9340.00%
Vehicle crime121.5050.00%
Public order101.29-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.0720.00%
Burglary50.64-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.54400.00%
Drugs30.54200.00%
Robbery20.32-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5318.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour505.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences255.360.00%
Public order122.680.00%
Theft from the person101.290.00%
Vehicle crime81.070.00%
Burglary70.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.750.00%
Robbery50.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 20247
January 202413
December 20239
November 202310
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 323 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202448
April 202433
January 202438
December 202332
November 202340
October 202353
September 202350

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202424
July 20243
May 20242
April 202428
March 20243
January 202436
December 202326
November 202332
October 202318
September 202325

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202413
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 189 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 20242
May 202414
April 202436
March 202412
January 202416
December 202322
November 202326
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 297 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202414
July 20242
May 20241
April 202441
March 20247
January 202434
December 202331
November 202346
October 202342
September 202353

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 202410
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
May 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20241
May 20243
April 20249
March 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 11 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 3QE 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. Fosbury Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Cleveland Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Eastbourne Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Chilworth Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Conduit Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Brook Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Queensborough Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Porchester Terrace
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. Lancaster Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Westbourne Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Brook Mews North
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Upbrook Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1