PRINCES SQUARE, W2 4NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 4NP

PRINCES SQUARE, W2 4NP, Westminster has recorded a total of 223 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.21 per 1,000 population. This W2 4NP 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 4NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 4NP, encompassing approximately 10513 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W2 4NP area, explore the W2 4NP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (45) incidents (45.16% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-48.48% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-48.44% decrease)

W2 4NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bulmer Mews with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Bayswater with total crimes: 9

PRINCES SQUARE, W2 4NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4521.2145.16%
Anti-social behaviour344.28-48.48%
Violence and sexual offences333.23-48.44%
Shoplifting293.1420.83%
Theft from the person182.76-51.35%
Vehicle crime151.7136.36%
Burglary121.43-29.41%
Public order91.14-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.86-10.00%
Drugs80.86-65.22%
Bicycle theft50.76-16.67%
Robbery30.48-62.50%
Other crime20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-92.86%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6631.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences646.283100.00%
Theft from the person376.091750.00%
Other theft313.523000.00%
Shoplifting242.950.00%
Drugs232.280.00%
Burglary172.190.00%
Public order151.621400.00%
Possession of weapons141.430.00%
Vehicle crime111.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.050.00%
Robbery80.950.00%
Bicycle theft60.760.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%

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 person20.67-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Other theft10.100.00%
Public order10.10-50.00%

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 person40.76-87.50%
Public order20.38-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.19-95.65%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7629.200.00%
Shoplifting597.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences465.614500.00%
Other theft334.381000.00%
Theft from the person323.14700.00%
Burglary213.040.00%
Vehicle crime172.000.00%
Drugs81.620.00%
Public order60.76500.00%
Robbery40.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

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 person40.86-86.67%
Other theft30.38-93.48%
Public order10.29-92.31%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-97.56%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4624.25-23.33%
Violence and sexual offences414.3851.85%
Anti-social behaviour403.90-16.67%
Shoplifting353.8066.67%
Theft from the person303.33-48.28%
Burglary152.85-31.82%
Vehicle crime151.4336.36%
Public order131.4385.71%
Robbery81.24-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.76-28.57%
Possession of weapons30.4850.00%
Drugs20.29-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.19-66.67%
Other crime10.100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6026.92-25.00%
Theft from the person585.71-22.67%
Anti-social behaviour485.5245.45%
Violence and sexual offences274.57-42.55%
Burglary222.5757.14%
Shoplifting212.0923.53%
Vehicle crime112.0010.00%
Robbery101.05-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson70.95-22.22%
Public order70.67-36.36%
Drugs60.67500.00%
Bicycle theft30.57-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8030.348.11%
Theft from the person757.61134.38%
Violence and sexual offences477.1323.68%
Anti-social behaviour334.47-37.74%
Shoplifting173.14-37.04%
Burglary141.62-41.67%
Robbery131.33225.00%
Public order111.2422.22%
Vehicle crime101.05-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson90.95-30.77%
Bicycle theft90.86-30.77%
Drugs10.86-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7429.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour537.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences385.040.00%
Theft from the person323.610.00%
Shoplifting273.040.00%
Burglary242.570.00%
Vehicle crime162.280.00%
Bicycle theft131.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.240.00%
Public order91.240.00%
Robbery40.860.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 373 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202431
July 20241
April 202433
March 20243
January 202446
December 202360
November 202380
October 202374

A total of 125 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
April 202421
January 202415
December 202322
November 202314
October 202324

A total of 212 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202424
April 202459
January 202435
December 202321
November 202317
October 202327

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 202417
January 202415
December 202311
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 350 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202466
April 202476
January 202440
December 202348
November 202333
October 202353

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20244
January 20248
December 202310
November 202313
October 20234

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202464
July 20242
May 20242
April 202446
March 20241
January 202441
December 202327
November 202347
October 202338

A total of 292 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202437
July 20242
May 20244
April 202432
March 20244
January 202430
December 202358
November 202375
October 202332

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 202413
December 20237
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202423
April 20248
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202414
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bulmer Mews
    Total18
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bayswater
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Notting Hill Gate
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Westbourne Grove Terrace
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Inverness Place
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft1
  • 10. Fosbury Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pembridge Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Linden Mews
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Prince'S Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Pembridge Villas
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pickering Mews
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Porchester Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
  • 17. Caroline Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Victoria Grove Mews
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. West Mall
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 20. Moscow Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Garway Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Inver Court
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Inverness Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Ledbury Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Portobello Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Pembridge Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Pembridge Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Rosehart Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Monmouth Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Hereford Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1