W2 4TW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 4TW

W2 4TW, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 203 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.14 per 1,000 population. This W2 4TW 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 4TW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 4TW, encompassing approximately 7765 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W2 4TW area, explore the W2 4TW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (47) incidents (56.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-51.72% decrease)

W2 4TW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bulmer Mews with total crimes: 18
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13
  • Notting Hill Gate with total crimes: 8

W2 4TW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4726.1456.67%
Violence and sexual offences306.05-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour283.86-51.72%
Shoplifting243.6184.62%
Burglary153.097.14%
Theft from the person151.93-66.67%
Vehicle crime141.937.69%
Public order81.80-33.33%
Drugs81.03-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson61.03-40.00%
Bicycle theft50.770.00%
Robbery30.64-70.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5842.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences547.475300.00%
Theft from the person456.952150.00%
Drugs445.804300.00%
Other theft305.670.00%
Possession of weapons193.860.00%
Burglary142.450.00%
Vehicle crime131.800.00%
Shoplifting131.670.00%
Public order121.670.00%
Robbery101.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.29900.00%
Bicycle theft51.290.00%
Other crime20.640.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.130.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.26-95.83%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-97.73%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6632.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences448.500.00%
Shoplifting415.670.00%
Other theft265.280.00%
Theft from the person243.351100.00%
Burglary173.090.00%
Vehicle crime152.190.00%
Public order81.93166.67%
Drugs51.030.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Robbery20.260.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order30.64-70.00%
Theft from the person20.39-92.86%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4127.042.50%
Other theft315.28-29.55%
Theft from the person283.99-26.32%
Shoplifting273.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.48-20.69%
Vehicle crime162.9633.33%
Burglary112.06-50.00%
Public order101.4225.00%
Robbery81.29-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson71.030.00%
Bicycle theft30.900.00%
Possession of weapons30.3950.00%
Drugs10.39-80.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4431.94-29.03%
Anti-social behaviour405.6760.00%
Theft from the person385.15-26.92%
Violence and sexual offences294.89-25.64%
Shoplifting273.7328.57%
Burglary223.4857.14%
Vehicle crime122.8320.00%
Robbery111.55-15.38%
Public order81.42-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.030.00%
Drugs50.90400.00%
Bicycle theft30.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6233.350.00%
Theft from the person527.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences396.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour255.020.00%
Shoplifting213.220.00%
Burglary142.700.00%
Robbery131.800.00%
Vehicle crime101.670.00%
Public order91.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.160.00%
Bicycle theft60.900.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202458
April 202466
January 202441
December 202340
November 202325

A total of 240 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202430
April 202426
January 202431
December 202344
November 202362

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 202415
January 202416
December 202312
November 202310

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202413
April 202441
January 202427
December 202327
November 202321

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
April 202417
January 202411
December 202322
November 202314

A total of 207 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202445
July 20242
May 20241
April 202424
March 20242
January 202428
December 202338
November 202352

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202454
July 20241
May 20241
April 202444
January 202423
December 202329
November 202339

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
April 20248
March 20243
January 202410
December 20238
November 20239

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202444
July 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
April 20242
January 20248
December 202311
November 202313

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 20246
August 202410
July 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bulmer Mews
    Total18
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Notting Hill Gate
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Westbourne Grove
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Colville Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Denbigh Terrace
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Linden Gardens
    Total7
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Princes Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 9. Pembridge Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Linden Mews
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ledbury Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Simon Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Prince'S Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Pembridge Villas
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lonsdale Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Victoria Grove Mews
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. West Mall
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 18. Moscow Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Garway Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lambton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Portobello Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Horbury Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Pembridge Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Pembridge Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Rosehart Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Monmouth Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Hereford Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Redan Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Ledbury Mews North
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1