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

Overview of Crime in W2 4PU

LEINSTER SQUARE, W2 4PU, Westminster has recorded a total of 193 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.26 per 1,000 population. This W2 4PU 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 4PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 4PU, encompassing approximately 12649 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (35) incidents (29.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-54.93% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-54.39% decrease)

W2 4PU 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

LEINSTER SQUARE, W2 4PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3515.2629.63%
Anti-social behaviour322.77-54.93%
Violence and sexual offences262.53-54.39%
Shoplifting212.0650.00%
Burglary161.66-23.81%
Vehicle crime141.260.00%
Theft from the person141.11-48.15%
Drugs91.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.71-25.00%
Public order70.71-56.25%
Bicycle theft50.55-16.67%
Robbery20.40-33.33%
Other crime20.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-92.86%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7123.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences575.612750.00%
Theft from the person274.511250.00%
Other theft272.132600.00%
Burglary212.130.00%
Drugs181.660.00%
Public order161.421500.00%
Vehicle crime141.260.00%
Shoplifting141.110.00%
Possession of weapons141.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.110.00%
Bicycle theft60.950.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Other crime20.24100.00%

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 person20.55-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Other theft10.080.00%
Public order10.08-50.00%

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 person40.63-84.62%
Public order20.32-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.16-93.94%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6919.610.00%
Shoplifting395.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.083200.00%
Other theft272.61800.00%
Theft from the person262.13550.00%
Vehicle crime192.060.00%
Burglary151.500.00%
Drugs71.190.00%
Public order60.55500.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.160.00%
Robbery20.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

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 person40.71-83.33%
Other theft30.32-92.31%
Public order10.24-93.75%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-97.50%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4118.26-6.82%
Violence and sexual offences403.2466.67%
Other theft393.16-18.75%
Theft from the person243.08-46.67%
Shoplifting231.909.52%
Vehicle crime161.8245.45%
Public order161.26128.57%
Burglary151.26-40.00%
Robbery71.19-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.55-37.50%
Possession of weapons30.4050.00%
Drugs10.24-83.33%
Other crime10.080.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4819.92-22.58%
Theft from the person453.79-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour443.5646.67%
Burglary253.4856.25%
Violence and sexual offences241.98-50.00%
Shoplifting211.90133.33%
Vehicle crime111.6622.22%
Robbery80.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.6314.29%
Public order70.63-30.00%
Drugs60.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.47-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6321.19142.31%
Other theft624.98-11.43%
Violence and sexual offences484.906.67%
Anti-social behaviour303.79-37.50%
Burglary162.37-40.74%
Public order101.260.00%
Shoplifting90.79-59.09%
Vehicle crime90.71-43.75%
Bicycle theft80.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.63-46.15%
Robbery60.5550.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7023.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour485.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences453.790.00%
Burglary273.560.00%
Theft from the person262.130.00%
Shoplifting222.060.00%
Vehicle crime161.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.260.00%
Bicycle theft121.030.00%
Public order100.950.00%
Robbery40.790.00%
Possession of weapons40.320.00%
Drugs30.320.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
April 202415
January 202415
December 202325
November 202316
October 202327

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
April 20247
January 20241
December 20236
October 20233

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 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202427
July 20241
April 202427
March 20243
January 202439
December 202348
November 202362
October 202370

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
April 202439
January 202423
December 202321
November 20239
October 202322

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
April 202419
January 202416
December 202311
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 335 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202471
April 202469
January 202441
December 202344
November 202330
October 202348

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 235 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202427
July 20242
May 20244
April 202426
March 20244
January 202424
December 202345
November 202363
October 202326

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202457
July 20242
May 20242
April 202433
March 20241
January 202440
December 202324
November 202348
October 202345

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 202416
December 20237
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
April 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 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
October 20231

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 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 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 4PU 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. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 6. Westbourne Grove Terrace
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Inverness Place
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft1
  • 8. Linden Mews
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Durham Terrace
    Total6
    Burglary4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Prince'S Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Pembridge Villas
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pickering Mews
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Porchester Gardens
    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. Moscow Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Garway Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Inver Court
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Inverness Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Kildare Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Ledbury Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Portobello Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Pembridge Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Westbourne Grove
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cervantes Court
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Redan Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1