W2 4AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 4AL

W2 4AL, Westminster has recorded a total of 184 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.86 per 1,000 population. This W2 4AL 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 4AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 4AL, encompassing approximately 10911 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-48.61% decrease)
  • Other theft: (31) incidents (24.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-55.36% decrease)

W2 4AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Bayswater with total crimes: 9
  • Linden Gardens with total crimes: 7

W2 4AL 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 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3716.86-48.61%
Other theft313.3924.00%
Violence and sexual offences252.84-55.36%
Theft from the person192.290.00%
Shoplifting141.740.00%
Vehicle crime121.2850.00%
Burglary111.10-26.67%
Drugs101.01-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson90.920.00%
Public order80.82-38.46%
Bicycle theft40.73-33.33%
Other crime20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-92.31%
Robbery10.09-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7224.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences566.602700.00%
Other theft255.132400.00%
Theft from the person192.29850.00%
Burglary151.740.00%
Drugs141.370.00%
Shoplifting141.280.00%
Public order131.281200.00%
Possession of weapons131.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.190.00%
Vehicle crime80.820.00%
Bicycle theft60.730.00%
Robbery50.550.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%

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 person20.64-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Other theft10.090.00%
Public order10.09-50.00%

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 person40.73-85.71%
Public order20.37-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.18-94.44%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6622.910.00%
Shoplifting406.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences363.673500.00%
Other theft303.30900.00%
Theft from the person282.75600.00%
Burglary162.570.00%
Vehicle crime111.470.00%
Public order81.01700.00%
Drugs60.730.00%
Robbery40.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

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 person40.82-80.95%
Other theft30.37-92.50%
Public order10.27-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-97.44%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4519.15-2.17%
Other theft404.12-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences393.6795.00%
Theft from the person213.57-54.35%
Shoplifting211.9216.67%
Public order101.9266.67%
Burglary100.92-47.37%
Vehicle crime100.9211.11%
Robbery60.92-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Drugs20.18-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4621.45-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour464.2231.43%
Other theft454.22-27.42%
Violence and sexual offences204.12-54.55%
Burglary191.8390.00%
Shoplifting181.74100.00%
Vehicle crime91.6512.50%
Robbery70.82-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.6420.00%
Public order60.55-45.45%
Drugs60.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.55-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Other crime20.180.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6223.92-17.33%
Theft from the person605.68130.77%
Violence and sexual offences445.5012.82%
Anti-social behaviour354.03-44.44%
Public order113.2110.00%
Robbery101.01150.00%
Burglary100.92-56.52%
Shoplifting90.92-59.09%
Vehicle crime80.82-46.67%
Bicycle theft70.73-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.64-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7527.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour636.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences395.770.00%
Theft from the person263.570.00%
Burglary232.380.00%
Shoplifting222.110.00%
Vehicle crime152.020.00%
Public order101.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.920.00%
Bicycle theft80.920.00%
Robbery40.730.00%
Drugs40.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 312 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202425
July 20241
April 202430
March 20243
January 202440
December 202345
November 202362
October 202375

A total of 364 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202472
April 202466
January 202445
December 202346
November 202335
October 202363

A total of 229 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202419
July 20242
May 20244
April 202428
March 20244
January 202421
December 202346
November 202360
October 202326

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202456
July 20242
May 20242
April 202436
March 20241
January 202439
December 202320
November 202344
October 202339

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 202411
January 202410
December 20239
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 104 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
April 202416
January 202410
December 202319
November 202310
October 202323

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20241
January 202410
December 20236
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
April 20246
January 20242
December 20236
October 20234

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
April 202440
January 202421
December 202318
November 20239
October 202322

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202413
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 202310
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 4AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bayswater
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Linden Gardens
    Total7
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Princes Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Westbourne Grove Terrace
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Inverness Place
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft1
  • 7. Fosbury Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Linden Mews
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Leinster Terrace
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Prince'S Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Pickering Mews
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Porchester Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
  • 13. Queensborough Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
  • 14. Caroline Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 15. Victoria Grove Mews
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. West Mall
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 17. Moscow Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Pembridge Villas
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Garway Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Inver Court
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Leinster Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Inverness Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Pembridge Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Monmouth Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Hereford Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Westbourne Grove
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cervantes Court
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Redan Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hatherley Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1