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

Overview of Crime in W2 5BA

HEREFORD ROAD, W2 5BA, Westminster has recorded a total of 266 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.15 per 1,000 population. This W2 5BA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W2 postcode area, which has experienced 737 crimes and a crime rate of 16.61 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W2 5BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 5BA, encompassing approximately 11488 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (71) incidents (-6.58% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (103.85% increase)
  • Drugs: (25) incidents (316.67% increase)

W2 5BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colville Mews with total crimes: 15
  • Monmouth Road with total crimes: 12
  • Hereford Mews with total crimes: 11

HEREFORD ROAD, W2 5BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7123.15-6.58%
Violence and sexual offences536.18103.85%
Drugs254.61316.67%
Theft from the person212.1850.00%
Burglary171.8354.55%
Vehicle crime171.48-5.56%
Public order161.48166.67%
Possession of weapons121.390.00%
Other theft111.04-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson100.96900.00%
Robbery60.870.00%
Bicycle theft30.5250.00%
Shoplifting30.26-85.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7617.0685.37%
Violence and sexual offences266.628.33%
Shoplifting202.26100.00%
Vehicle crime181.7420.00%
Theft from the person141.57100.00%
Other theft141.22-33.33%
Burglary111.22-8.33%
Public order60.96-33.33%
Drugs60.520.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4113.23-6.82%
Violence and sexual offences243.5726.32%
Other theft212.0916.67%
Vehicle crime151.8350.00%
Burglary121.31-33.33%
Shoplifting101.04-54.55%
Public order90.8750.00%
Theft from the person70.78-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson50.61-44.44%
Robbery30.44-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.26100.00%
Other crime20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4415.6776.00%
Shoplifting223.83214.29%
Violence and sexual offences191.91-45.71%
Other theft181.65-33.33%
Burglary181.5738.46%
Theft from the person171.5741.67%
Vehicle crime101.48-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson90.8750.00%
Robbery70.78133.33%
Public order60.61-40.00%
Drugs50.52150.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.402.94%
Other theft273.05-28.95%
Anti-social behaviour252.35-45.65%
Burglary132.18-51.85%
Theft from the person121.1320.00%
Vehicle crime111.040.00%
Public order100.9625.00%
Shoplifting70.87-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.61-57.14%
Robbery30.52200.00%
Bicycle theft30.26-62.50%
Drugs20.26-33.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4618.630.00%
Other theft384.0080.95%
Violence and sexual offences343.310.00%
Burglary272.9635.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.35250.00%
Vehicle crime111.22-15.38%
Theft from the person100.9625.00%
Shoplifting100.87-9.09%
Public order80.870.00%
Bicycle theft80.7033.33%
Drugs30.70-25.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%
Robbery10.17-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4615.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.000.00%
Other theft212.960.00%
Burglary201.830.00%
Vehicle crime131.740.00%
Shoplifting111.130.00%
Theft from the person80.960.00%
Public order80.700.00%
Bicycle theft60.700.00%
Robbery50.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.440.00%
Drugs40.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202411
January 202412
December 202318
November 202313
October 202327
September 202320

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
April 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 349 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 49.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202471
April 202476
January 202441
December 202344
November 202325
October 202346
September 202346

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202418
January 202415
December 202310
November 202311
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202453
April 202426
January 202424
December 202319
November 202335
October 202334
September 202334

A total of 150 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202414
January 202421
December 202318
November 202327
October 202338
September 202321

A total of 89 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
April 202414
January 20247
December 202317
November 202312
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 20241
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 202314
September 20234

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202420
January 202410
December 202322
November 20237
October 202310
September 202311

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Colville Mews
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Monmouth Road
    Total12
    Possession of weapons4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Hereford Mews
    Total11
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Westbourne Park Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Pembridge Villas
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Chepstow Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Powis Terrace
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Dawson Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Westbourne Grove
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Inver Court
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Westbourne Grove Terrace
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Shrewsbury Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Hereford Road
    Total6
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Talbot Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Powis Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Pembridge Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 18. Pickering Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Stephen'S Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. B412
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ledbury Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Caradoc Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Colville Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Clanricarde Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Rede Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Heads Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Bridstow Place
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Porchester Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 29. Nightclub
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 30. Kildare Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1