W2 4PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 4PW

W2 4PW, Westminster has recorded a total of 192 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.92 per 1,000 population. This W2 4PW 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 4PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 4PW, encompassing approximately 12062 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (37) incidents (32.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-53.45% decrease)

W2 4PW 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

W2 4PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3715.9232.14%
Anti-social behaviour283.07-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences272.32-53.45%
Shoplifting212.2450.00%
Burglary171.74-19.05%
Vehicle crime151.410.00%
Theft from the person131.24-51.85%
Drugs91.08-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.75-18.18%
Public order60.75-53.85%
Bicycle theft50.50-16.67%
Robbery20.41-33.33%
Other crime20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-92.86%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6324.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences585.220.00%
Other theft284.810.00%
Theft from the person272.322600.00%
Burglary212.240.00%
Drugs201.740.00%
Vehicle crime151.660.00%
Shoplifting141.240.00%
Possession of weapons141.160.00%
Public order131.161200.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.080.00%
Bicycle theft60.910.00%
Robbery30.500.00%
Other crime20.250.00%

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 order10.170.00%
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 person20.17-92.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6419.900.00%
Shoplifting405.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences323.323100.00%
Other theft262.651200.00%
Theft from the person252.162400.00%
Vehicle crime182.070.00%
Burglary151.490.00%
Drugs71.240.00%
Public order60.58500.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.170.00%
Robbery20.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

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 theft20.41-94.12%
Public order10.17-91.67%
Theft from the person10.08-96.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-96.55%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3817.00-13.64%
Other theft343.15-24.44%
Violence and sexual offences292.8238.10%
Theft from the person252.40-28.57%
Shoplifting252.07-26.47%
Vehicle crime162.0745.45%
Burglary141.33-46.15%
Public order121.16100.00%
Robbery40.99-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.33-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.2550.00%
Drugs10.25-83.33%
Other crime10.080.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4520.81-19.64%
Anti-social behaviour443.7369.23%
Theft from the person353.65-32.69%
Shoplifting342.90240.00%
Burglary262.8262.50%
Violence and sexual offences212.16-46.15%
Vehicle crime111.7422.22%
Robbery90.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.7533.33%
Drugs60.66500.00%
Public order60.50-14.29%
Bicycle theft30.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5619.65-16.42%
Theft from the person524.64126.09%
Violence and sexual offences394.315.41%
Anti-social behaviour263.23-40.91%
Burglary162.16-40.74%
Shoplifting101.33-58.33%
Vehicle crime90.83-18.18%
Bicycle theft90.75-25.00%
Public order70.75-12.50%
Robbery60.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.50-50.00%
Drugs10.50-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6722.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour445.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences373.650.00%
Burglary273.070.00%
Shoplifting242.240.00%
Theft from the person231.990.00%
Bicycle theft121.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.990.00%
Vehicle crime110.990.00%
Public order80.910.00%
Robbery40.660.00%
Possession of weapons30.330.00%
Drugs30.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
April 202415
January 202414
December 202326
November 202316
October 202327

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 295 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202428
April 202426
March 20242
January 202434
December 202345
November 202356
October 202367

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.17 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 20233
November 20239
October 202312

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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
April 202418
January 202416
December 202311
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
April 202440
January 202425
December 202334
November 202310
October 202324

A total of 204 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202427
July 20241
May 20242
April 202425
March 20241
January 202425
December 202335
November 202352
October 202323

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202458
April 202432
March 20241
January 202429
December 202321
November 202339
October 202337

A total of 307 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202463
April 202464
January 202438
December 202344
November 202326
October 202344

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20239
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 202412
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 202312

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 4.60 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 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 4PW 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. Westbourne Grove Terrace
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Inverness Place
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft1
  • 7. Linden Mews
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Durham Terrace
    Total6
    Burglary4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Ledbury Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Lambton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Cervantes Court
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Redan Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1