W2 5SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 5SW

W2 5SW, Westminster has recorded a total of 162 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.85 per 1,000 population. This W2 5SW 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 5SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 5SW, encompassing approximately 5251 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (22.92% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)

W2 5SW 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 5SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5930.8522.92%
Violence and sexual offences2411.24-38.46%
Other theft154.57150.00%
Burglary112.8637.50%
Public order112.09-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson102.0942.86%
Robbery91.9050.00%
Theft from the person81.71300.00%
Vehicle crime71.52-22.22%
Drugs31.33-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4827.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences399.140.00%
Public order147.430.00%
Vehicle crime92.670.00%
Burglary81.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.520.00%
Robbery61.330.00%
Other theft61.14500.00%
Drugs41.140.00%
Theft from the person20.76100.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

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 theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.190.00%

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 arson10.380.00%
Public order10.19-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4523.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences258.570.00%
Public order144.760.00%
Burglary122.670.00%
Vehicle crime102.290.00%
Other theft71.900.00%
Robbery41.330.00%
Theft from the person20.76100.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.19-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.0910.00%
Anti-social behaviour296.287.41%
Other theft115.52-26.67%
Burglary112.0922.22%
Public order102.0911.11%
Vehicle crime71.90-36.36%
Theft from the person51.33150.00%
Bicycle theft40.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-75.00%
Robbery20.57100.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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 offences3022.47-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour275.713.85%
Other theft155.1487.50%
Criminal damage and arson122.86-14.29%
Vehicle crime112.2937.50%
Burglary92.09-18.18%
Public order91.71-40.00%
Theft from the person21.71-66.67%
Drugs10.38-75.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Robbery10.19-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4227.0431.25%
Anti-social behaviour268.00-7.14%
Public order154.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.8640.00%
Burglary112.670.00%
Vehicle crime82.09-20.00%
Other theft81.52-38.46%
Theft from the person61.5220.00%
Robbery51.1466.67%
Drugs40.95-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour286.09-28.21%
Other theft135.330.00%
Burglary112.4857.14%
Vehicle crime102.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.90100.00%
Theft from the person51.90150.00%
Public order50.95-44.44%
Drugs50.950.00%
Bicycle theft30.95-50.00%
Robbery30.57-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4829.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour399.140.00%
Other theft137.430.00%
Vehicle crime102.480.00%
Public order91.900.00%
Burglary71.710.00%
Bicycle theft61.330.00%
Robbery61.140.00%
Drugs51.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.950.00%
Theft from the person20.950.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 301 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202448
April 202445
January 202429
December 202327
November 202326
October 202328
September 202339

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
May 20241
January 20243
December 202312
November 202314
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 202412
January 202411
December 20239
November 202311
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
May 20241
April 202414
January 202410
December 20239
November 202315
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202439
April 202425
January 202433
December 202330
November 202342
October 202332
September 202348

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
April 20247
January 202411
December 202315
November 20238
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 202410
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 5SW 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. Edbrooke Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 7. Formosa Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    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. Delaware Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Elmfield Way
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Warrington Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Westbourne Park Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1