WOODCHESTER SQUARE, W2 5SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 5SS

WOODCHESTER SQUARE, W2 5SS, Westminster has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.94 per 1,000 population. This W2 5SS 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 5SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 5SS, encompassing approximately 5577 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (27.08% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)

W2 5SS 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

WOODCHESTER SQUARE, W2 5SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6129.9427.08%
Violence and sexual offences2510.94-37.50%
Other theft164.48166.67%
Public order122.87-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson102.1542.86%
Burglary101.7911.11%
Theft from the person91.79200.00%
Robbery91.6150.00%
Vehicle crime71.61-30.00%
Drugs31.25-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4826.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences408.610.00%
Public order147.170.00%
Vehicle crime102.510.00%
Burglary91.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.610.00%
Robbery61.250.00%
Other theft61.08500.00%
Drugs41.080.00%
Theft from the person30.72200.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

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 theft10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

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 arson10.360.00%
Public order10.18-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4321.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences217.710.00%
Public order143.760.00%
Burglary122.510.00%
Vehicle crime112.150.00%
Other theft71.970.00%
Robbery31.250.00%
Theft from the person30.54200.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.18-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.8723.33%
Anti-social behaviour336.6322.22%
Other theft105.92-37.50%
Burglary101.790.00%
Public order101.7911.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.08-54.55%
Theft from the person50.9066.67%
Bicycle theft30.900.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.69-26.83%
Anti-social behaviour275.383.85%
Other theft164.8460.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.87-7.69%
Vehicle crime112.1583.33%
Burglary101.97-9.09%
Public order91.79-40.00%
Theft from the person31.61-50.00%
Drugs10.54-75.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Robbery10.18-75.00%

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 offences4124.7417.14%
Anti-social behaviour267.35-7.14%
Public order154.66114.29%
Criminal damage and arson132.6918.18%
Burglary112.33-8.33%
Other theft101.97-16.67%
Vehicle crime61.79-25.00%
Theft from the person61.08-14.29%
Drugs41.08-20.00%
Robbery40.7233.33%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3523.49-31.37%
Anti-social behaviour286.27-28.21%
Burglary125.0220.00%
Other theft122.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.1583.33%
Vehicle crime81.97-33.33%
Theft from the person71.43250.00%
Public order71.25-22.22%
Drugs51.250.00%
Robbery30.90-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.54-60.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5129.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour399.140.00%
Other theft126.990.00%
Vehicle crime122.150.00%
Burglary102.150.00%
Public order91.790.00%
Robbery81.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.430.00%
Drugs51.080.00%
Bicycle theft50.900.00%
Theft from the person20.900.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 305 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202448
April 202443
January 202433
December 202327
November 202326
October 202328
September 202339

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
May 20241
January 20246
December 202312
November 202313
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 202412
January 202410
December 202310
November 202311
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
May 20241
April 202414
January 202410
December 20239
November 202315
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202440
April 202421
January 202437
December 202330
November 202341
October 202335
September 202351

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
July 20241
April 20247
January 202410
December 202316
November 202310
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 202411
January 20245
December 202311
November 20236
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 5SS 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. Formosa Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    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. Aldsworth Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Lapworth Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Torquay Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Elsie Lane Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 30. St Stephen'S Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1