W2 3UZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 3UZ

W2 3UZ, Westminster has recorded a total of 216 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.88 per 1,000 population. This W2 3UZ 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 3UZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 3UZ, encompassing approximately 10866 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (44) incidents (51.72% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-45.00% decrease)

W2 3UZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 25
  • London Street with total crimes: 14
  • Talbot Square with total crimes: 10

W2 3UZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4419.8851.72%
Violence and sexual offences424.0510.53%
Anti-social behaviour333.87-45.00%
Theft from the person333.0417.86%
Burglary153.0466.67%
Public order141.380.00%
Vehicle crime101.29900.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.920.00%
Drugs50.740.00%
Robbery40.46-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.37-57.14%
Other crime30.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.28100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6019.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences385.52533.33%
Other theft293.50625.00%
Theft from the person282.67833.33%
Public order142.58366.67%
Burglary91.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.83700.00%
Bicycle theft70.740.00%
Robbery70.64600.00%
Drugs50.64400.00%
Shoplifting20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.090.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.12-40.00%
Other theft40.55-90.91%
Public order30.37-70.00%
Theft from the person30.28-89.66%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.09-83.33%
Other crime10.09-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.09-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4410.67-47.62%
Theft from the person294.05-60.27%
Public order102.67-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences100.92-83.33%
Shoplifting80.92-33.33%
Drugs60.74-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson30.550.00%
Other crime30.2850.00%
Bicycle theft20.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.18-75.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8432.2168.00%
Theft from the person737.73265.00%
Violence and sexual offences606.72215.79%
Anti-social behaviour455.520.00%
Drugs214.14425.00%
Public order181.93100.00%
Shoplifting121.66-25.00%
Vehicle crime111.100.00%
Burglary101.010.00%
Bicycle theft60.920.00%
Possession of weapons40.55300.00%
Robbery40.37100.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5011.23-39.76%
Theft from the person204.60-51.22%
Violence and sexual offences191.84-67.80%
Shoplifting161.7514.29%
Public order91.47-30.77%
Drugs40.83-33.33%
Robbery20.37-81.82%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.09-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8328.802.47%
Violence and sexual offences597.6431.11%
Anti-social behaviour425.4313.51%
Theft from the person413.87-19.61%
Shoplifting143.7716.67%
Vehicle crime131.2930.00%
Public order131.20-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.20-14.29%
Burglary121.10-14.29%
Robbery111.1057.14%
Drugs61.0120.00%
Bicycle theft50.5525.00%
Other crime20.46-33.33%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8127.88-25.00%
Theft from the person517.4510.87%
Violence and sexual offences454.69-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour374.14-28.85%
Public order203.40-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson141.8475.00%
Burglary141.29-6.67%
Shoplifting121.2950.00%
Vehicle crime101.1011.11%
Robbery70.9275.00%
Drugs50.64-54.55%
Bicycle theft40.46-42.86%
Other crime30.37200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10832.2114.89%
Violence and sexual offences559.9444.74%
Anti-social behaviour525.06-7.14%
Theft from the person464.7927.78%
Public order264.23-29.73%
Burglary152.3915.38%
Drugs111.3883.33%
Vehicle crime91.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.83-46.67%
Shoplifting80.74-52.94%
Bicycle theft70.74-36.36%
Robbery40.64-20.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9431.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour568.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences385.150.00%
Public order373.500.00%
Theft from the person363.400.00%
Shoplifting173.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.560.00%
Burglary131.380.00%
Vehicle crime121.200.00%
Bicycle theft111.100.00%
Drugs61.010.00%
Robbery50.550.00%
Possession of weapons30.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 325 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202460
April 202445
January 202442
December 202337
November 202352
October 202356

A total of 164 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 20243
May 202410
April 202418
March 20249
January 202413
December 202320
November 202326
October 202337

A total of 360 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202428
July 20243
May 202429
April 202473
March 202420
January 202441
December 202351
November 202346
October 202336

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
July 20241
April 202411
January 202413
December 202310
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
May 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202438
July 20246
May 202410
April 202460
March 202419
January 202459
December 202345
November 202355
October 202338

A total of 621 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 62.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202429
July 20244
May 202444
April 202484
March 202450
January 202483
December 202381
November 2023108
October 202394

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20241
May 20243
January 202412
December 202314
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 202411
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 202410
January 202412
December 202314
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
May 20246
April 202421
March 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20248
April 202412
March 202416
January 202414
December 202312
November 20238
October 202317

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Possession of weapons2
  • 2. London Street
    Total14
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Talbot Square
    Total10
    Burglary5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bishop'S Bridge Road
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Craven Hill Gardens
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hermitage Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Leinster Mews
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. A4206
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. London Mews
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Norfolk Place
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. North Wharf Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Paddington
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Stanhope Terrace
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Dudley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Leinster Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. B410
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Craven Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Craven Hill Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Cleveland Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Chilworth Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Bathurst Mews
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Gloucester Gardens
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Lancaster Gate
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Elms Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 26. Devonshire Terrace
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Cleveland Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Eastbourne Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Chilworth Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Conduit Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1