W2 5EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 5EZ

W2 5EZ, Westminster has recorded a total of 176 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.21 per 1,000 population. This W2 5EZ 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 5EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 5EZ, encompassing approximately 7582 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-27.91% decrease)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)

W2 5EZ 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
  • Sevington Street with total crimes: 14

W2 5EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6023.2117.65%
Violence and sexual offences317.91-27.91%
Other theft164.09128.57%
Burglary152.1136.36%
Public order121.98-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson91.580.00%
Robbery91.1950.00%
Vehicle crime81.19-42.86%
Theft from the person81.060.00%
Drugs31.06-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5123.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences436.730.00%
Public order175.670.00%
Vehicle crime142.240.00%
Burglary111.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.450.00%
Theft from the person81.19700.00%
Drugs71.060.00%
Other theft70.92600.00%
Robbery60.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

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 theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

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 arson10.260.00%
Public order10.13-92.31%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5017.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences266.590.00%
Public order133.430.00%
Burglary111.710.00%
Other theft111.450.00%
Vehicle crime101.450.00%
Robbery41.320.00%
Theft from the person40.53300.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.13-83.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3817.4118.75%
Violence and sexual offences325.013.23%
Burglary124.229.09%
Other theft121.58-45.45%
Public order121.5850.00%
Vehicle crime81.58-38.46%
Theft from the person61.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.79-64.29%
Bicycle theft30.66200.00%
Robbery20.40-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3218.5923.08%
Violence and sexual offences314.22-24.39%
Other theft224.0969.23%
Criminal damage and arson142.90-12.50%
Vehicle crime131.85160.00%
Burglary111.71-21.43%
Public order81.45-50.00%
Robbery41.060.00%
Theft from the person20.53-66.67%
Drugs10.26-80.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4119.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour265.41-16.13%
Criminal damage and arson163.4314.29%
Public order162.11100.00%
Burglary142.117.69%
Other theft131.850.00%
Theft from the person61.71-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.79-50.00%
Drugs50.660.00%
Robbery40.6633.33%
Bicycle theft30.5350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4119.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour315.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.090.00%
Burglary131.850.00%
Other theft131.710.00%
Vehicle crime101.710.00%
Public order81.320.00%
Theft from the person71.060.00%
Drugs50.920.00%
Robbery30.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
May 20241
January 20245
December 202314
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 288 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202451
April 202450
January 202438
December 202332
November 202326
October 202331

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 202411
January 202412
December 202311
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
May 20241
April 202413
January 202412
December 20238
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202443
April 202426
January 202432
December 202331
November 202341
October 202341

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
July 20241
April 202411
January 202412
December 202322
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
April 202410
January 20248
December 202313
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 5EZ 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. Sevington Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Bourne Terrace
    Total8
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Stephen'S Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Edbrooke Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 8. Durham Terrace
    Total6
    Burglary4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Clearwell Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Amberley Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Celbridge Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. A404
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Foscote Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Woodchester Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Goldney Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 16. St. Peter'S Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Braden Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Shirland Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Barnwood Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Elnathan Mews
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
  • 21. Delamere Terrace
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Senior Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Nightclub
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kildare Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Elmfield Way
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Porchester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Westbourne Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Aldsworth Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Formosa Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Torquay Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1