LEINSTER SQUARE, W2 4PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 4PL

LEINSTER SQUARE, W2 4PL, Westminster has recorded a total of 196 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.32 per 1,000 population. This W2 4PL 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 4PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 4PL, encompassing approximately 12797 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (38) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-53.97% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-54.10% decrease)

W2 4PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bayswater with total crimes: 9
  • Westbourne Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Linden Gardens with total crimes: 7

LEINSTER SQUARE, W2 4PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3815.3246.15%
Anti-social behaviour292.97-53.97%
Violence and sexual offences282.27-54.10%
Shoplifting242.1984.62%
Burglary191.88-13.64%
Vehicle crime141.48-12.50%
Theft from the person101.09-60.00%
Drugs90.78-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.70-18.18%
Public order70.70-53.33%
Bicycle theft50.5525.00%
Robbery20.39-33.33%
Other crime20.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6323.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences614.920.00%
Other theft264.770.00%
Theft from the person252.032400.00%
Burglary221.950.00%
Drugs201.720.00%
Vehicle crime161.560.00%
Public order151.251400.00%
Possession of weapons141.170.00%
Shoplifting131.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.020.00%
Bicycle theft40.860.00%
Robbery30.310.00%
Other crime20.230.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.08-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.16-92.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6819.070.00%
Shoplifting405.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.133200.00%
Other theft252.581150.00%
Theft from the person251.952400.00%
Vehicle crime191.950.00%
Burglary151.480.00%
Drugs71.170.00%
Public order50.55400.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.160.00%
Robbery20.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.39-94.44%
Public order10.16-92.86%
Theft from the person10.08-95.24%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-96.88%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4116.64-21.15%
Other theft363.20-12.20%
Violence and sexual offences322.8152.38%
Shoplifting262.50-23.53%
Theft from the person212.03-41.67%
Vehicle crime161.6477.78%
Public order141.25133.33%
Burglary131.09-51.85%
Robbery51.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.39-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.3150.00%
Drugs10.23-83.33%
Other crime10.080.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5219.9362.50%
Other theft414.06-21.15%
Theft from the person363.20-25.00%
Shoplifting342.81240.00%
Burglary272.6668.75%
Violence and sexual offences212.11-52.27%
Robbery101.6466.67%
Vehicle crime90.78-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.7040.00%
Drugs60.55500.00%
Public order60.47-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5218.83-18.75%
Theft from the person484.06118.18%
Violence and sexual offences443.757.32%
Anti-social behaviour323.44-31.91%
Burglary162.50-42.86%
Shoplifting101.25-60.00%
Vehicle crime100.78-9.09%
Bicycle theft90.78-18.18%
Public order80.70-11.11%
Robbery60.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.47-54.55%
Drugs10.39-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6421.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour475.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.670.00%
Burglary283.200.00%
Shoplifting252.190.00%
Theft from the person221.950.00%
Vehicle crime111.720.00%
Bicycle theft110.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.860.00%
Public order90.860.00%
Robbery40.700.00%
Possession of weapons40.310.00%
Drugs30.310.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
April 202415
January 202413
December 202327
November 202316
October 202328

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202420
April 20247
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 284 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202426
April 202425
March 20242
January 202436
December 202341
November 202352
October 202364

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 202311

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 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
April 202419
January 202416
December 20239
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202413
April 202440
January 202426
December 202334
November 202310
October 202325

A total of 191 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202425
July 20241
May 20242
April 202425
March 20241
January 202421
December 202336
November 202348
October 202322

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202461
April 202433
March 20241
January 202432
December 202321
November 202344
October 202341

A total of 332 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202463
April 202468
January 202441
December 202352
November 202332
October 202347

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 202310
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 202414
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 202311

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
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bayswater
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Westbourne Grove
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Linden Gardens
    Total7
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Princes Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Westbourne Grove Terrace
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Inverness Place
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft1
  • 9. Linden Mews
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Durham Terrace
    Total6
    Burglary4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Ledbury Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Pickering Mews
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Porchester Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
  • 16. Victoria Grove Mews
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Moscow Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Garway Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Inver Court
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Inverness Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Kildare Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Lambton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Portobello Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Pembridge Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Rosehart Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Monmouth Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Hereford Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    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