W2 4QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 4QP

W2 4QP, Westminster has recorded a total of 142 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.86 per 1,000 population. This W2 4QP 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 4QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 4QP, encompassing approximately 7949 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-44.07% decrease)
  • Other theft: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

W2 4QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bayswater with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Craven Hill Gardens with total crimes: 8

W2 4QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3317.86-44.07%
Other theft284.1516.67%
Violence and sexual offences243.52-33.33%
Theft from the person133.02-13.33%
Shoplifting91.64-18.18%
Drugs81.13100.00%
Burglary81.01-11.11%
Vehicle crime71.0140.00%
Public order40.88-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-50.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5923.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences367.421700.00%
Other theft244.532300.00%
Theft from the person153.02650.00%
Shoplifting111.890.00%
Burglary91.380.00%
Public order71.13600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.880.00%
Bicycle theft50.750.00%
Vehicle crime50.630.00%
Drugs40.630.00%
Possession of weapons30.500.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

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 person20.88-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.130.00%
Public order10.13-50.00%

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 person41.01-80.95%
Public order20.50-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.25-92.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4723.520.00%
Other theft295.91866.67%
Violence and sexual offences253.652400.00%
Theft from the person213.14425.00%
Shoplifting212.640.00%
Burglary112.640.00%
Vehicle crime101.380.00%
Drugs81.260.00%
Public order71.01600.00%
Robbery40.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

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 person41.13-73.33%
Other theft30.50-91.89%
Public order10.38-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-97.06%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4121.647.89%
Other theft375.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.65112.50%
Theft from the person154.28-51.61%
Shoplifting151.8915.38%
Burglary91.89-43.75%
Public order71.1340.00%
Vehicle crime50.88-37.50%
Robbery30.63-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Drugs20.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3823.0211.76%
Other theft374.78-31.48%
Theft from the person314.65-42.59%
Burglary163.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.01-52.94%
Shoplifting132.01550.00%
Vehicle crime81.6433.33%
Robbery71.01-12.50%
Public order50.88-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.630.00%
Drugs40.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-87.50%
Other crime10.130.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5427.80-6.90%
Theft from the person546.79145.45%
Violence and sexual offences346.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour344.28-35.85%
Public order94.2812.50%
Robbery81.1360.00%
Bicycle theft81.010.00%
Burglary81.01-46.67%
Vehicle crime61.01-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.75-55.56%
Shoplifting20.50-86.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5831.3252.63%
Anti-social behaviour537.3010.42%
Violence and sexual offences346.6730.77%
Theft from the person224.28175.00%
Vehicle crime162.77166.67%
Burglary152.0166.67%
Shoplifting151.8966.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.8980.00%
Public order81.13-27.27%
Bicycle theft81.01100.00%
Robbery51.01150.00%
Drugs40.63-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4821.510.00%
Other theft386.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences264.780.00%
Public order113.270.00%
Burglary91.380.00%
Shoplifting91.130.00%
Theft from the person81.130.00%
Vehicle crime61.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.750.00%
Drugs50.630.00%
Bicycle theft40.630.00%
Robbery20.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 309 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202424
July 20241
April 202429
March 20243
January 202437
December 202337
November 202354
October 202358
September 202338

A total of 353 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202459
April 202447
January 202441
December 202338
November 202334
October 202353
September 202348

A total of 189 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 20242
May 20244
April 202421
March 20244
January 202415
December 202331
November 202354
October 202322
September 20238

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202436
July 20242
May 20242
April 202425
March 20241
January 202434
December 202316
November 202334
October 202334
September 202326

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202410
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 202316
September 20236

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20248
January 20242
December 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 202421
January 202415
December 202313
November 20232
October 202315
September 20239

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 202411
January 20249
December 202316
November 20238
October 202315
September 20239

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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
December 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20238
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bayswater
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Craven Hill Gardens
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Linden Gardens
    Total7
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Princes Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Inverness Place
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft1
  • 7. Fosbury Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Leinster Mews
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Leinster Terrace
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Prince'S Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Porchester Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
  • 12. Queensborough Terrace
    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. Moscow Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Leinster Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Inverness Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cervantes Court
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Redan Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Lancaster Gate
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Orme Square
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 24. Dawson Place
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 25. Queensborough Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Salem Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Poplar Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 28. Moscow Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Porchester Terrace
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 30. Craven Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2