PALACE COURT, W2 4LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 4LS

PALACE COURT, W2 4LS, Westminster has recorded a total of 204 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.88 per 1,000 population. This W2 4LS 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 4LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 4LS, encompassing approximately 8200 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (46) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-36.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-48.21% decrease)

W2 4LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bulmer Mews with total crimes: 18
  • Bayswater with total crimes: 9
  • Notting Hill Gate with total crimes: 8

PALACE COURT, W2 4LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4624.8853.33%
Anti-social behaviour385.61-36.67%
Violence and sexual offences294.63-48.21%
Shoplifting263.5413.04%
Theft from the person153.17-60.53%
Burglary111.830.00%
Vehicle crime91.34-18.18%
Public order81.10-42.86%
Drugs80.98-60.00%
Robbery40.98-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.49-40.00%
Other crime20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.24-92.31%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6036.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences567.321766.67%
Theft from the person386.83850.00%
Other theft304.632900.00%
Shoplifting233.660.00%
Drugs202.801900.00%
Public order142.441300.00%
Possession of weapons131.710.00%
Burglary111.590.00%
Vehicle crime111.340.00%
Robbery91.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.10700.00%
Bicycle theft50.980.00%
Other crime30.61200.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41.46-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.490.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Public order10.12-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51.22-83.87%
Violence and sexual offences30.61-93.02%
Public order20.37-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6334.020.00%
Shoplifting577.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences436.954200.00%
Other theft335.241000.00%
Theft from the person314.02416.67%
Burglary203.780.00%
Vehicle crime102.440.00%
Public order81.22100.00%
Drugs50.980.00%
Robbery50.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person61.71-81.25%
Public order40.73-60.00%
Other theft30.49-92.86%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-97.44%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4229.39-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour395.12-2.50%
Violence and sexual offences394.7644.44%
Shoplifting354.7666.67%
Theft from the person324.27-41.82%
Burglary153.90-28.57%
Robbery101.83-16.67%
Public order101.2225.00%
Vehicle crime81.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.98-28.57%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Drugs20.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.24-75.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5833.29-29.27%
Theft from the person557.07-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour406.7117.65%
Violence and sexual offences274.88-37.21%
Shoplifting213.2923.53%
Burglary212.5650.00%
Robbery122.56-14.29%
Vehicle crime121.4633.33%
Public order81.46-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson70.980.00%
Drugs60.85500.00%
Bicycle theft40.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8239.2724.24%
Theft from the person8010.00150.00%
Violence and sexual offences439.7610.26%
Anti-social behaviour345.24-27.66%
Shoplifting174.15-34.62%
Burglary142.07-36.36%
Robbery141.71250.00%
Public order131.718.33%
Vehicle crime91.59-35.71%
Bicycle theft81.10-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson70.98-36.36%
Drugs10.85-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6635.2420.00%
Anti-social behaviour478.0523.68%
Violence and sexual offences395.732.63%
Theft from the person324.7688.24%
Shoplifting263.9073.33%
Burglary223.1710.00%
Vehicle crime142.6855.56%
Public order121.71-14.29%
Bicycle theft111.4622.22%
Criminal damage and arson111.34120.00%
Robbery41.34-20.00%
Drugs40.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5528.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences386.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour384.630.00%
Burglary204.630.00%
Theft from the person172.440.00%
Shoplifting152.070.00%
Public order141.830.00%
Vehicle crime91.710.00%
Bicycle theft91.100.00%
Drugs61.100.00%
Robbery50.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 416 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202430
July 20241
April 202433
March 20243
January 202442
December 202358
November 202382
October 202366
September 202355

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 202410
January 20248
December 202312
November 20239
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 359 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202460
April 202463
January 202439
December 202340
November 202334
October 202347
September 202338

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20245
January 202410
December 202312
November 202314
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 220 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202423
April 202457
January 202435
December 202321
November 202317
October 202326
September 202315

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202456
July 20243
May 20243
April 202443
March 20241
January 202439
December 202327
November 202343
October 202339
September 202338

A total of 315 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202438
July 20244
May 20245
April 202431
March 20246
January 202432
December 202355
November 202380
October 202332
September 202317

A total of 134 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 202420
January 202415
December 202321
November 202314
October 202322
September 202320

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
January 202410
December 20238
November 202313
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20238
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202420
July 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 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 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bulmer Mews
    Total18
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Bayswater
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Notting Hill Gate
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Linden Gardens
    Total7
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Princes Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Inverness Place
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft1
  • 9. Fosbury Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pembridge Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Linden Mews
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Prince'S Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Pembridge Villas
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Porchester Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
  • 15. Queensborough Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
  • 16. Caroline Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 17. Victoria Grove Mews
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. West Mall
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 19. Moscow Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Garway Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Inverness Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Portobello Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Newcombe Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Pembridge Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Pembridge Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Rosehart Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Monmouth Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Hereford Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Westbourne Grove
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1