W2 5BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 5BL

W2 5BL, Westminster has recorded a total of 165 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.08 per 1,000 population. This W2 5BL 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 5BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 5BL, encompassing approximately 10941 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-50.77% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-57.63% decrease)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (84.62% increase)

W2 5BL Crime Hotspots

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

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

W2 5BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3215.08-50.77%
Violence and sexual offences252.92-57.63%
Other theft242.2884.62%
Vehicle crime212.1916.67%
Burglary191.9218.75%
Shoplifting121.74500.00%
Theft from the person101.10-69.70%
Criminal damage and arson90.91-18.18%
Public order40.82-69.23%
Bicycle theft40.370.00%
Drugs30.37-92.11%
Robbery20.27-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6526.96-4.41%
Violence and sexual offences595.94126.92%
Drugs385.39533.33%
Theft from the person333.47153.85%
Vehicle crime183.025.88%
Burglary161.6533.33%
Possession of weapons161.460.00%
Other theft131.468.33%
Public order131.1985.71%
Criminal damage and arson111.191000.00%
Robbery61.010.00%
Bicycle theft40.5533.33%
Shoplifting20.37-90.48%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6817.1865.85%
Violence and sexual offences266.210.00%
Shoplifting212.38110.00%
Vehicle crime171.92-5.56%
Theft from the person131.55116.67%
Other theft121.19-40.00%
Burglary121.10-14.29%
Public order71.10-12.50%
Drugs60.640.00%
Bicycle theft30.55200.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4114.1720.59%
Violence and sexual offences263.7530.00%
Other theft202.3825.00%
Vehicle crime181.83100.00%
Burglary141.65-30.00%
Shoplifting101.28-56.52%
Public order80.910.00%
Theft from the person60.73-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson40.55-60.00%
Robbery30.37-40.00%
Other crime20.27100.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3415.4578.95%
Shoplifting233.11187.50%
Violence and sexual offences202.10-39.39%
Burglary201.8353.85%
Other theft161.83-38.46%
Theft from the person131.46-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.1942.86%
Vehicle crime90.91-18.18%
Public order80.8214.29%
Drugs60.73200.00%
Robbery50.55150.00%
Bicycle theft20.46-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.80-13.16%
Other theft263.02-27.78%
Theft from the person202.3853.85%
Anti-social behaviour191.83-51.28%
Burglary131.74-51.85%
Vehicle crime111.190.00%
Shoplifting81.01-11.11%
Public order70.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.64-53.33%
Bicycle theft30.64-72.73%
Drugs20.27100.00%
Robbery20.18100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3919.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences383.560.00%
Other theft363.470.00%
Burglary273.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.470.00%
Theft from the person131.370.00%
Vehicle crime111.190.00%
Bicycle theft111.010.00%
Shoplifting91.010.00%
Public order70.820.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
April 202417
January 202418
December 20239
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
April 202412
January 202414
December 202320
November 202313
October 202327

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202438
April 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202413
April 202412
January 202420
December 202316
November 202326
October 202336

A total of 298 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 42.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202465
April 202468
January 202441
December 202334
November 202319
October 202339

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
April 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202459
April 202426
January 202426
December 202320
November 202333
October 202338

A total of 108 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202433
April 202413
January 20246
December 202313
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20241
January 20244
December 202310
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 202421
January 202410
December 202323
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Stephen'S Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Westbourne Grove
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Colville Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Princes Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Westbourne Grove Terrace
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Durham Terrace
    Total6
    Burglary4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Ledbury Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Simon Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Prince'S Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Pembridge Villas
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Powis Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Powis Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Lonsdale Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Moscow Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Garway Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kildare Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Westbourne Park Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Lambton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Portobello Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Pembridge Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Rosehart Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Monmouth Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Hereford Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Redan Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hatherley Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Westbourne Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Elsie Lane Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 29. St Stephen'S Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Colville Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1