W2 3SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 3SJ

W2 3SJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 148 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.65 per 1,000 population. This W2 3SJ 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 3SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 3SJ, encompassing approximately 8891 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-36.21% decrease)
  • Other theft: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-38.89% decrease)

W2 3SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bayswater with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Craven Hill Gardens with total crimes: 8

W2 3SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3716.65-36.21%
Other theft274.1658.82%
Violence and sexual offences223.04-38.89%
Theft from the person152.4715.38%
Burglary91.690.00%
Vehicle crime81.0160.00%
Shoplifting80.90-38.46%
Public order70.90-36.36%
Drugs50.790.00%
Bicycle theft30.56-50.00%
Other crime20.34100.00%
Robbery20.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.22-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5820.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences366.52800.00%
Other theft174.05466.67%
Theft from the person131.91333.33%
Shoplifting131.461200.00%
Public order111.46266.67%
Burglary91.240.00%
Bicycle theft61.010.00%
Drugs50.67400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.56400.00%
Vehicle crime50.56400.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.34100.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

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 offences42.25-60.00%
Other theft30.45-93.02%
Theft from the person30.34-84.21%
Public order30.34-66.67%
Other crime20.34-33.33%
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 theft4311.58-29.51%
Theft from the person194.84-55.81%
Violence and sexual offences102.14-67.74%
Public order91.12-35.71%
Shoplifting81.01-75.00%
Drugs60.90-66.67%
Other crime30.67200.00%
Bicycle theft20.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.22100.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6131.0432.61%
Theft from the person436.86258.33%
Anti-social behaviour404.840.00%
Shoplifting324.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.6082.35%
Drugs183.49350.00%
Burglary142.020.00%
Public order141.5775.00%
Vehicle crime111.570.00%
Bicycle theft41.240.00%
Robbery40.45300.00%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
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 theft4611.81-31.34%
Violence and sexual offences175.17-62.22%
Shoplifting161.91-42.86%
Theft from the person121.80-60.00%
Public order81.35-33.33%
Drugs40.90100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.11-80.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6728.796.35%
Violence and sexual offences457.5480.00%
Anti-social behaviour425.0616.67%
Theft from the person304.72-34.78%
Shoplifting283.3721.74%
Public order123.159.09%
Burglary101.35-41.18%
Vehicle crime81.12-11.11%
Robbery50.90-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-50.00%
Drugs20.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6328.46-25.00%
Theft from the person467.09-30.30%
Anti-social behaviour365.17-16.28%
Violence and sexual offences254.05-43.18%
Shoplifting232.81155.56%
Burglary172.59183.33%
Public order111.91-35.29%
Vehicle crime91.2428.57%
Robbery61.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.6720.00%
Drugs40.6733.33%
Bicycle theft40.45-63.64%
Other crime30.45200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8434.19-3.45%
Theft from the person669.4565.00%
Violence and sexual offences447.42-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour434.95-17.31%
Public order174.84-22.73%
Bicycle theft111.9122.22%
Shoplifting91.24-71.88%
Robbery81.0133.33%
Vehicle crime70.90-65.00%
Burglary60.79-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson50.67-64.29%
Drugs30.56-40.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8739.2522.54%
Anti-social behaviour529.79-1.89%
Violence and sexual offences485.8529.73%
Theft from the person405.40166.67%
Shoplifting324.5068.42%
Public order223.60-4.35%
Vehicle crime202.47185.71%
Criminal damage and arson142.2540.00%
Burglary111.57120.00%
Bicycle theft91.2428.57%
Robbery61.01200.00%
Drugs50.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.560.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7129.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour537.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences375.960.00%
Public order234.160.00%
Shoplifting192.590.00%
Theft from the person152.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.690.00%
Drugs101.120.00%
Bicycle theft71.120.00%
Vehicle crime70.790.00%
Burglary50.790.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 569 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202417
July 20243
May 202443
April 202461
March 202446
January 202467
December 202363
November 202384
October 202387
September 202371

A total of 361 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202458
April 202440
January 202442
December 202336
November 202343
October 202352
September 202353

A total of 302 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 20243
May 202419
April 202443
March 202412
January 202430
December 202346
November 202366
October 202340
September 202315

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
April 202411
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
October 202320
September 20237

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202436
July 20244
May 202410
April 202431
March 202417
January 202445
December 202325
November 202344
October 202348
September 202337

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202414
January 202410
December 202317
November 20236
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
May 20246
April 202418
March 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20243
May 20249
April 202414
March 20248
January 202412
December 202311
November 202317
October 202322
September 202323

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 189 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20241
May 20248
April 202432
March 202416
January 202428
December 202323
November 20239
October 202332
September 202319

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 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 20236
November 20238
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
May 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 202311
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 202314
September 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bayswater
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Craven Hill Gardens
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Princes Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 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. Caroline Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 12. Inver Court
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Leinster Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Inverness Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. B410
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Moscow Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cervantes Court
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Redan Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Lancaster Gate
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Devonshire Terrace
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Orme Square
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 26. Queensborough Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Salem Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Poplar Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 29. Moscow Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Porchester Terrace
    Total2
    Theft from the person2