W2 5DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 5DN

W2 5DN, Westminster has recorded a total of 205 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.24 per 1,000 population. This W2 5DN 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 5DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 5DN, encompassing approximately 8458 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W2 5DN area, explore the W2 5DN 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 (-42.19% decrease)
  • Other theft: (30) incidents (57.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

W2 5DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colville Square with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Colville Houses with total crimes: 12

W2 5DN 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 Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3724.24-42.19%
Other theft304.3757.89%
Violence and sexual offences303.55-60.00%
Shoplifting223.55214.29%
Vehicle crime202.6025.00%
Burglary182.3612.50%
Theft from the person182.13-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson92.13-18.18%
Public order61.06-40.00%
Robbery60.71-25.00%
Drugs40.71-93.85%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-94.74%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7543.15120.59%
Drugs658.871200.00%
Anti-social behaviour647.6810.34%
Theft from the person517.57168.42%
Other theft196.03-5.00%
Possession of weapons192.250.00%
Vehicle crime162.25-15.79%
Burglary161.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.891000.00%
Public order101.3011.11%
Robbery81.18700.00%
Shoplifting70.95-74.07%
Bicycle theft30.830.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5824.7128.89%
Violence and sexual offences346.8654.55%
Shoplifting274.0242.11%
Other theft203.19-16.67%
Vehicle crime192.360.00%
Theft from the person192.2558.33%
Burglary122.25-7.69%
Public order91.42-10.00%
Drugs51.06400.00%
Bicycle theft30.59200.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Robbery10.12-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4521.2836.36%
Other theft245.324.35%
Violence and sexual offences222.84-15.38%
Vehicle crime192.6090.00%
Shoplifting192.25-47.22%
Burglary132.25-27.78%
Theft from the person121.54-25.00%
Public order101.4242.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-55.56%
Possession of weapons40.470.00%
Robbery40.47-50.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3622.70157.14%
Anti-social behaviour334.2637.50%
Violence and sexual offences263.90-27.78%
Other theft233.07-28.12%
Burglary182.7250.00%
Theft from the person162.13-58.97%
Vehicle crime101.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.18-30.77%
Robbery81.0660.00%
Public order70.95-12.50%
Drugs30.830.00%
Bicycle theft20.35-60.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3923.7685.71%
Violence and sexual offences364.61-16.28%
Other theft324.26-13.51%
Anti-social behaviour243.78-44.19%
Shoplifting142.8427.27%
Criminal damage and arson131.66-7.14%
Burglary121.54-42.86%
Vehicle crime101.42-9.09%
Public order81.18-11.11%
Robbery50.95150.00%
Bicycle theft50.59-66.67%
Drugs30.590.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4327.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences435.080.00%
Other theft375.080.00%
Burglary214.370.00%
Theft from the person212.480.00%
Bicycle theft152.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.770.00%
Vehicle crime111.660.00%
Shoplifting111.300.00%
Public order91.300.00%
Robbery21.060.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
April 202412
January 202413
December 202318
November 202312
October 202321

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202465
April 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 185 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202419
April 202420
January 202424
December 202323
November 202332
October 202337

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 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
April 202419
January 202419
December 202310
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 304 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 43.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202464
April 202458
January 202445
December 202333
November 202324
October 202343

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
April 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202475
April 202434
January 202422
December 202326
November 202336
October 202343

A total of 176 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202451
April 202419
January 202412
December 202316
November 202339
October 202321

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20241
January 20244
December 20239
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 202315

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20241
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20247
April 202427
January 202419
December 202336
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 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 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202419
January 20244
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Colville Square
    Total18
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Colville Houses
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vernon Yard
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. St Stephen'S Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Westbourne Grove
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Colville Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Denbigh Terrace
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    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. Simon Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Prince'S Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Pembridge Villas
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Powis Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Aldridge Road Villas
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Powis Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 17. Lonsdale Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Garway Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kildare Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Westbourne Park Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Lambton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Portobello Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. St Stephen'S Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Powis Gardens
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Clydesdale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Colville Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1