W2 4EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 4EA

W2 4EA, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 159 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.76 per 1,000 population. This W2 4EA 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 4EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 4EA, encompassing approximately 3633 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (35) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-52.17% decrease)

W2 4EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bulmer Mews with total crimes: 18
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13
  • Notting Hill Gate with total crimes: 8

W2 4EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3543.7625.00%
Violence and sexual offences249.63-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.61-52.17%
Shoplifting176.0554.55%
Burglary154.6866.67%
Vehicle crime124.13100.00%
Theft from the person93.30-75.00%
Drugs72.48-75.86%
Public order71.93-12.50%
Robbery41.93-63.64%
Bicycle theft41.1033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4665.230.00%
Theft from the person3612.661700.00%
Violence and sexual offences329.913100.00%
Drugs298.812800.00%
Other theft287.980.00%
Robbery117.710.00%
Shoplifting113.030.00%
Possession of weapons103.030.00%
Burglary92.750.00%
Public order82.480.00%
Vehicle crime62.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.65500.00%
Bicycle theft31.650.00%
Other crime20.830.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person21.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.280.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.55-94.74%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-97.37%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5252.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences3814.310.00%
Other theft2410.460.00%
Shoplifting236.610.00%
Theft from the person196.33850.00%
Burglary125.230.00%
Vehicle crime93.300.00%
Public order42.4833.33%
Bicycle theft31.100.00%
Robbery30.830.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Other crime20.550.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order31.38-50.00%
Theft from the person20.83-92.86%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3247.340.00%
Theft from the person288.81-17.65%
Other theft277.71-37.21%
Violence and sexual offences207.43-16.67%
Shoplifting165.50166.67%
Burglary144.40-12.50%
Vehicle crime113.85-21.43%
Public order63.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.650.00%
Robbery51.65-54.55%
Bicycle theft41.3833.33%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%
Drugs10.55-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4355.87-27.12%
Theft from the person3411.83-20.93%
Anti-social behaviour329.3668.42%
Violence and sexual offences248.81-4.00%
Burglary166.6123.08%
Vehicle crime144.4027.27%
Robbery113.85-15.38%
Public order83.0333.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.20-14.29%
Shoplifting61.65-57.14%
Drugs41.65300.00%
Bicycle theft31.10-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5959.4563.89%
Theft from the person4316.24115.00%
Violence and sexual offences2511.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour196.88-20.83%
Shoplifting145.23133.33%
Burglary133.85-40.91%
Robbery133.58333.33%
Vehicle crime113.5837.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.0340.00%
Public order61.93-53.85%
Bicycle theft51.65-50.00%
Drugs11.380.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3647.61-16.28%
Violence and sexual offences259.914.17%
Anti-social behaviour246.88-7.69%
Burglary226.6110.00%
Theft from the person206.055.26%
Public order135.5018.18%
Bicycle theft103.580.00%
Vehicle crime82.75-52.94%
Shoplifting62.20-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.65150.00%
Robbery31.38-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4351.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour2611.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences247.160.00%
Burglary206.610.00%
Theft from the person195.500.00%
Vehicle crime175.230.00%
Public order114.680.00%
Bicycle theft103.030.00%
Shoplifting72.750.00%
Robbery41.930.00%
Drugs41.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 202412
January 202414
December 202316
November 202313
October 202322
September 202320

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
April 202423
January 202416
December 20236
November 202314
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20249
January 202411
December 202314
November 202311
October 20238
September 202317

A total of 295 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202428
April 202424
January 202427
December 202343
November 202359
October 202336
September 202343

A total of 213 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202436
July 20242
May 20241
April 202419
March 20242
January 202428
December 202334
November 202343
October 202320
September 202319

A total of 253 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202446
April 202452
January 202432
December 202332
November 202319
October 202324
September 202326

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202429
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
April 20243
January 20245
December 202311
November 202313
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202432
July 20241
May 20241
April 202438
January 202420
December 202324
November 202325
October 202325
September 202324

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20244
March 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bulmer Mews
    Total18
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Notting Hill Gate
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Berkeley Gardens
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. Linden Gardens
    Total7
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Princes Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Pembridge Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Linden Mews
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Simon Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Peel Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Prince'S Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Victoria Grove Mews
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. West Mall
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 14. Moscow Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Ledbury Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Portobello Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Wilby Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Horbury Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Campden Hill Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Newcombe Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Pembridge Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Pembridge Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Ledbury Mews North
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Pembridge Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Denbigh Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 27. Ladbroke Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Farm Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Orme Square
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 30. Dawson Place
    Total2
    Burglary2