BAYSWATER ROAD, W2 4RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 4RQ

BAYSWATER ROAD, W2 4RQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 146 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.66 per 1,000 population. This W2 4RQ 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 4RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 4RQ, encompassing approximately 7068 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W2 4RQ area, explore the W2 4RQ Area information page.
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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: (31) incidents (19.23% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

W2 4RQ 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

BAYSWATER ROAD, W2 4RQ 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 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3320.66-44.07%
Other theft314.6719.23%
Violence and sexual offences204.39-37.50%
Theft from the person122.83-40.00%
Burglary91.7012.50%
Drugs91.27125.00%
Shoplifting91.27-18.18%
Public order71.270.00%
Vehicle crime60.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-50.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.28-33.33%
Other crime20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5926.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences328.351500.00%
Other theft264.532500.00%
Theft from the person203.68900.00%
Shoplifting112.830.00%
Burglary81.560.00%
Public order71.13600.00%
Vehicle crime60.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.850.00%
Drugs40.850.00%
Possession of weapons30.570.00%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Robbery20.280.00%

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 person20.99-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.140.00%
Public order10.14-50.00%

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 person41.13-81.82%
Public order20.57-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.28-92.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5226.740.00%
Other theft297.36866.67%
Violence and sexual offences254.102400.00%
Theft from the person223.54450.00%
Shoplifting213.110.00%
Burglary112.970.00%
Vehicle crime81.560.00%
Public order71.13600.00%
Drugs60.990.00%
Robbery40.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

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 person41.27-76.47%
Other theft30.57-91.18%
Public order10.42-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-96.97%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4123.7710.81%
Other theft345.80-12.82%
Violence and sexual offences334.81120.00%
Theft from the person174.67-52.78%
Shoplifting152.4115.38%
Burglary92.12-43.75%
Public order71.2740.00%
Vehicle crime40.99-50.00%
Robbery30.57-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Drugs20.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3926.88-33.90%
Anti-social behaviour375.528.82%
Theft from the person365.23-34.55%
Burglary165.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.26-57.14%
Shoplifting132.12333.33%
Robbery81.84-20.00%
Vehicle crime81.1333.33%
Public order51.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7133.33%
Drugs40.57300.00%
Bicycle theft30.57-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5932.681.72%
Theft from the person558.35150.00%
Violence and sexual offences357.789.38%
Anti-social behaviour344.95-35.85%
Public order104.8142.86%
Robbery101.41150.00%
Burglary81.41-52.94%
Bicycle theft71.13-12.50%
Vehicle crime60.99-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-70.00%
Shoplifting30.42-80.00%
Drugs10.42-75.00%

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 theft5834.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour538.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences327.500.00%
Theft from the person224.530.00%
Burglary173.110.00%
Shoplifting152.410.00%
Vehicle crime142.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.980.00%
Bicycle theft81.410.00%
Public order71.130.00%
Robbery40.990.00%
Drugs40.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 280 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202426
July 20241
April 202429
March 20243
January 202434
December 202339
November 202359
October 202358

A total of 309 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202459
April 202452
January 202441
December 202337
November 202334
October 202353

A total of 194 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202420
July 20242
May 20244
April 202422
March 20244
January 202417
December 202336
November 202355
October 202322

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202432
July 20242
May 20242
April 202425
March 20241
January 202433
December 202315
November 202335
October 202332

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202411
January 20249
December 202316
November 20238
October 202317

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.43 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 20233
October 202315

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 4RQ 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. Linden Mews
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Leinster Terrace
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Prince'S Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Porchester Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
  • 13. Queensborough Terrace
    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. West Mall
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 17. Moscow Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Inverness Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cervantes Court
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Redan Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Ossington Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1