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

Overview of Crime in W2 4PX

PRINCES SQUARE, W2 4PX, Westminster has recorded a total of 188 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.91 per 1,000 population. This W2 4PX 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 4PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 4PX, encompassing approximately 11818 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (36) incidents (24.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-52.38% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-54.55% decrease)

W2 4PX 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

PRINCES SQUARE, W2 4PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3615.9124.14%
Anti-social behaviour303.05-52.38%
Violence and sexual offences252.54-54.55%
Shoplifting182.1228.57%
Burglary161.52-15.79%
Vehicle crime141.357.69%
Theft from the person141.18-51.72%
Criminal damage and arson91.18-10.00%
Public order80.76-42.86%
Drugs80.68-55.56%
Bicycle theft50.68-16.67%
Robbery20.42-50.00%
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 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6324.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences555.332650.00%
Theft from the person294.651350.00%
Other theft292.452800.00%
Burglary192.450.00%
Drugs181.610.00%
Public order141.521300.00%
Shoplifting141.180.00%
Possession of weapons141.180.00%
Vehicle crime131.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.100.00%
Bicycle theft60.850.00%
Robbery40.510.00%
Other crime20.34100.00%

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 person20.59-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
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 person40.68-85.19%
Public order20.34-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.17-93.94%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6820.560.00%
Shoplifting395.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.303200.00%
Theft from the person272.79575.00%
Other theft252.28733.33%
Vehicle crime172.120.00%
Burglary151.440.00%
Drugs71.270.00%
Public order50.59400.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.170.00%
Robbery20.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

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 person40.76-84.62%
Other theft30.34-91.67%
Public order10.25-92.31%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-97.06%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3617.68-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour353.05-14.63%
Violence and sexual offences342.9647.83%
Theft from the person262.88-42.22%
Shoplifting222.2010.00%
Burglary151.86-37.50%
Vehicle crime141.2727.27%
Public order131.1885.71%
Robbery61.10-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.25-57.14%
Drugs10.25-83.33%
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 theft4820.81-25.00%
Theft from the person454.06-29.69%
Anti-social behaviour413.8146.43%
Burglary243.4750.00%
Violence and sexual offences232.03-50.00%
Shoplifting201.95100.00%
Vehicle crime111.6922.22%
Robbery80.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.680.00%
Public order70.59-30.00%
Drugs60.590.00%
Bicycle theft30.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6422.930.00%
Theft from the person645.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences465.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour283.890.00%
Burglary162.370.00%
Public order101.350.00%
Shoplifting100.850.00%
Vehicle crime90.850.00%
Bicycle theft90.760.00%
Robbery80.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20242
December 20233
November 20239

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
April 202439
January 202422
December 202320
November 202310

A total of 242 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202429
July 20241
April 202425
March 20243
January 202436
December 202348
November 202364

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
April 202415
January 202415
December 202324
November 202316

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 202417
January 202414
December 202311
November 20239

A total of 265 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 44.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202463
April 202468
January 202435
December 202341
November 202328

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202455
July 20242
May 20242
April 202433
March 20241
January 202434
December 202323
November 202346

A total of 215 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202429
July 20242
May 20244
April 202427
March 20244
January 202426
December 202345
November 202364

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.78 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 20245
March 20241
January 202413
December 20237
November 202310

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202418
April 20247
January 20241
December 20236

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 4PX 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. 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. Prince'S Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Pembridge Villas
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pickering Mews
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Porchester Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
  • 13. Caroline Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 14. Victoria Grove Mews
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. West Mall
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 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. Ledbury Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Portobello Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Pembridge Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Pembridge Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Rosehart Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Monmouth Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Hereford Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Westbourne Grove
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    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