W2 3SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 3SN

W2 3SN, Westminster has recorded a total of 141 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.65 per 1,000 population. This W2 3SN 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 3SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 3SN, encompassing approximately 7987 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (27) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-39.39% decrease)

W2 3SN 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 3SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3617.65-33.33%
Other theft274.5180.00%
Violence and sexual offences203.38-39.39%
Theft from the person152.5050.00%
Burglary91.8812.50%
Shoplifting81.13-27.27%
Vehicle crime61.0020.00%
Drugs50.7525.00%
Public order50.63-37.50%
Bicycle theft30.63-40.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Robbery20.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5420.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences336.761550.00%
Other theft154.131400.00%
Shoplifting111.880.00%
Theft from the person101.38400.00%
Public order81.25700.00%
Burglary81.000.00%
Bicycle theft51.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.630.00%
Vehicle crime50.630.00%
Drugs40.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.88-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.130.00%
Public order10.13-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41.00-80.00%
Public order20.50-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.25-90.48%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3721.280.00%
Other theft294.63866.67%
Violence and sexual offences213.632000.00%
Shoplifting212.630.00%
Theft from the person202.63400.00%
Burglary112.500.00%
Vehicle crime91.380.00%
Drugs81.130.00%
Public order71.00600.00%
Robbery40.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41.13-73.33%
Other theft30.50-92.11%
Public order10.38-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-97.30%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4021.7814.29%
Other theft385.0111.76%
Violence and sexual offences374.76164.29%
Theft from the person154.63-50.00%
Shoplifting151.8815.38%
Burglary101.88-37.50%
Public order71.2575.00%
Vehicle crime60.88-25.00%
Robbery30.75-50.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3520.91-18.60%
Other theft344.38-34.62%
Theft from the person304.26-41.18%
Burglary163.76166.67%
Violence and sexual offences142.00-61.11%
Shoplifting131.75550.00%
Vehicle crime81.6360.00%
Robbery61.00-25.00%
Public order40.75-55.56%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Bicycle theft20.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-33.33%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5227.79-3.70%
Theft from the person516.51121.74%
Anti-social behaviour436.38-17.31%
Violence and sexual offences365.3812.50%
Public order94.5112.50%
Robbery81.1360.00%
Burglary61.00-33.33%
Bicycle theft60.7520.00%
Vehicle crime50.75-72.22%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-66.67%
Shoplifting20.38-86.67%
Drugs10.25-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5429.5558.82%
Anti-social behaviour526.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences326.5133.33%
Theft from the person234.01283.33%
Vehicle crime182.88260.00%
Shoplifting152.2587.50%
Burglary91.8880.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.1350.00%
Public order81.13-38.46%
Robbery51.00150.00%
Bicycle theft50.6366.67%
Drugs40.63-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5220.410.00%
Other theft346.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.260.00%
Public order133.000.00%
Shoplifting81.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.000.00%
Theft from the person60.750.00%
Burglary50.750.00%
Vehicle crime50.630.00%
Drugs50.630.00%
Bicycle theft30.630.00%
Robbery20.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 287 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202415
July 20241
April 202429
March 20243
January 202438
December 202334
November 202352
October 202354
September 202334

A total of 349 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202454
April 202437
January 202440
December 202335
November 202343
October 202352
September 202352

A total of 180 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 20242
May 20244
April 202420
March 20244
January 202415
December 202330
November 202351
October 202323
September 20236

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20249
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 202318
September 20235

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202433
July 20242
May 20242
April 202421
March 20241
January 202437
December 202314
November 202336
October 202332
September 202324

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202411
January 202410
December 202316
November 20236
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20248
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20239
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 202421
January 202415
December 202313
November 20232
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20239
September 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 3SN 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. Leinster Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Inverness Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. B410
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Craven Hill Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Cleveland Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Moscow Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cervantes Court
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Redan Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Lancaster Gate
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Devonshire Terrace
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Orme Square
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 25. Queensborough Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Salem Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Poplar Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 28. Moscow Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Porchester Terrace
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 30. Lancaster Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1