W2 5EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 5EJ

W2 5EJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 173 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.52 per 1,000 population. This W2 5EJ 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 5EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 5EJ, encompassing approximately 9874 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-2.17% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-42.31% decrease)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (260.00% increase)

W2 5EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cirencester Street with total crimes: 17
  • Alfred Road with total crimes: 15
  • Bourne Terrace with total crimes: 8

W2 5EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4517.52-2.17%
Violence and sexual offences304.56-42.31%
Other theft183.04260.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.8227.27%
Burglary141.42-6.67%
Public order121.42-42.86%
Vehicle crime111.22-26.67%
Robbery91.1128.57%
Theft from the person80.9133.33%
Shoplifting50.810.00%
Bicycle theft40.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Drugs10.10-88.89%
Other crime10.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5219.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour465.270.00%
Public order214.660.00%
Vehicle crime152.130.00%
Burglary151.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.520.00%
Drugs91.110.00%
Robbery70.910.00%
Theft from the person60.71500.00%
Other theft50.61400.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Public order10.10-90.91%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4813.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.860.00%
Burglary142.730.00%
Public order111.420.00%
Vehicle crime111.110.00%
Other theft91.110.00%
Theft from the person80.91700.00%
Robbery30.810.00%
Drugs30.300.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.10-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4215.5061.54%
Anti-social behaviour314.25-24.39%
Other theft193.14-5.00%
Burglary131.920.00%
Public order111.3210.00%
Vehicle crime101.11-16.67%
Theft from the person91.0128.57%
Criminal damage and arson80.91-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.810.00%
Robbery30.410.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.10-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour4115.2951.85%
Violence and sexual offences264.15-44.68%
Other theft202.6325.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.0327.27%
Burglary131.4218.18%
Vehicle crime121.3271.43%
Public order101.22-41.18%
Theft from the person71.01-12.50%
Robbery30.71-40.00%
Drugs20.30-60.00%
Shoplifting20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4715.8017.50%
Anti-social behaviour274.76-18.18%
Public order172.7370.00%
Other theft161.72-30.43%
Burglary111.62-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson111.11-26.67%
Theft from the person81.11-11.11%
Vehicle crime70.81-36.36%
Robbery50.71150.00%
Drugs50.51-16.67%
Bicycle theft20.51-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4017.52-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour334.05-28.26%
Other theft233.34109.09%
Criminal damage and arson152.33275.00%
Burglary141.5227.27%
Vehicle crime111.4210.00%
Public order101.11-23.08%
Theft from the person91.01200.00%
Drugs60.910.00%
Bicycle theft30.61-57.14%
Other crime30.300.00%
Possession of weapons30.300.00%
Robbery20.30-77.78%
Shoplifting10.20-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5418.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour465.470.00%
Public order134.660.00%
Burglary111.320.00%
Other theft111.110.00%
Vehicle crime101.110.00%
Robbery91.010.00%
Bicycle theft70.910.00%
Drugs60.710.00%
Shoplifting50.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.510.00%
Theft from the person30.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
May 20241
January 20248
December 202314
November 202311
October 202315
September 20234

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 317 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202446
April 202448
January 202431
December 202341
November 202327
October 202333
September 202346

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20233

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
April 202414
January 202413
December 202313
November 202311
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
May 20241
April 202411
January 202411
December 202310
November 202317
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202452
April 202427
January 202442
December 202326
November 202347
October 202340
September 202354

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20245
July 20241
April 20249
January 202419
December 202320
November 202316
October 202323
September 202311

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
April 202411
January 202410
December 202312
November 20237
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cirencester Street
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Alfred Road
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Bourne Terrace
    Total8
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Stephen'S Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Westbourne Grove Terrace
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Durham Terrace
    Total6
    Burglary4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Clearwell Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Amberley Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Celbridge Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. A404
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Foscote Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Woodchester Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Braden Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Shirland Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Barnwood Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Delamere Terrace
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Senior Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Nightclub
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kildare Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Elmfield Way
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Hatherley Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Porchester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Westbourne Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Orsett Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 28. Aldsworth Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Formosa Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Lapworth Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2