HEREFORD ROAD, W2 5AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 5AJ

HEREFORD ROAD, W2 5AJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 188 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.66 per 1,000 population. This W2 5AJ 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 5AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 5AJ, encompassing approximately 12005 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W2 5AJ area, explore the W2 5AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-47.89% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-48.39% decrease)
  • Other theft: (25) incidents (108.33% increase)

W2 5AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • St Stephen'S Mews with total crimes: 7
  • Westbourne Grove with total crimes: 7

HEREFORD ROAD, W2 5AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3715.66-47.89%
Violence and sexual offences323.08-48.39%
Other theft252.67108.33%
Burglary212.0816.67%
Vehicle crime191.755.56%
Shoplifting141.58366.67%
Criminal damage and arson121.1733.33%
Theft from the person111.00-50.00%
Public order70.92-63.16%
Bicycle theft40.5833.33%
Drugs30.33-87.50%
Robbery20.25-66.67%
Other crime10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7123.32-2.74%
Violence and sexual offences625.91113.79%
Drugs245.16300.00%
Theft from the person222.0029.41%
Public order191.83216.67%
Burglary181.5850.00%
Vehicle crime181.50-5.26%
Other theft121.50-14.29%
Possession of weapons121.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.00800.00%
Robbery60.75500.00%
Bicycle theft30.5050.00%
Shoplifting30.25-85.71%
Other crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7316.83102.78%
Violence and sexual offences296.08-23.68%
Shoplifting212.4290.91%
Vehicle crime191.7526.67%
Theft from the person171.5830.77%
Other theft141.42-44.00%
Burglary121.1720.00%
Public order61.00-45.45%
Drugs60.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.50100.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-83.33%
Robbery10.08-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.4965.22%
Anti-social behaviour363.17-18.18%
Other theft253.00-3.85%
Vehicle crime152.0866.67%
Theft from the person131.25-38.10%
Shoplifting111.08-52.17%
Public order110.9222.22%
Burglary100.92-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson60.83-40.00%
Robbery50.50-16.67%
Other crime20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4416.3362.96%
Other theft263.67-21.21%
Violence and sexual offences232.17-46.51%
Shoplifting231.92187.50%
Theft from the person211.9210.53%
Burglary181.7580.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.5066.67%
Public order90.83-25.00%
Vehicle crime90.75-18.18%
Robbery60.7550.00%
Drugs40.50100.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4314.91-2.27%
Other theft333.58-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour272.75-44.90%
Theft from the person192.2526.67%
Public order121.5833.33%
Vehicle crime111.000.00%
Burglary100.92-64.29%
Shoplifting80.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.67-66.67%
Robbery40.5033.33%
Bicycle theft40.33-42.86%
Drugs20.33-33.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4920.740.00%
Other theft454.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences443.750.00%
Burglary283.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson182.330.00%
Theft from the person151.500.00%
Shoplifting121.250.00%
Vehicle crime111.000.00%
Public order90.920.00%
Bicycle theft70.750.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Robbery30.250.00%
Possession of weapons30.250.00%
Other crime20.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 180 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202412
April 202414
January 202425
December 202326
November 202333
October 202345

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202419
April 20246
January 202411
December 20239
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 38.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202462
April 202429
January 202438
December 202323
November 202343
October 202344

A total of 117 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
April 202412
January 202410
December 202318
November 202310
October 202328

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 20241
January 20246
December 202310
November 20236
October 202318

A total of 337 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 48.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202471
April 202473
January 202436
December 202344
November 202327
October 202349

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
April 202419
January 202415
December 20239
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202424
April 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 118 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202422
April 202417
January 202413
December 202321
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 202421
January 202411
December 202323
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
January 20241
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 5AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Stephen'S Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Westbourne Grove
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Colville Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Princes Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Westbourne Grove Terrace
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Durham Terrace
    Total6
    Burglary4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Ledbury Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Prince'S Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Pembridge Villas
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pickering Mews
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Celbridge Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Powis Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 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. Nightclub
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Kildare Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Westbourne Park Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Lambton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Cervantes Court
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Redan Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hatherley Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Porchester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1