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

Overview of Crime in W2 5SX

WOODCHESTER SQUARE, W2 5SX, Westminster has recorded a total of 170 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.71 per 1,000 population. This W2 5SX 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 5SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 5SX, encompassing approximately 4897 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: (24) incidents (-31.43% decrease)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)

W2 5SX 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 5SX 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 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6134.7127.08%
Violence and sexual offences2412.46-31.43%
Other theft154.9087.50%
Robbery123.0671.43%
Public order122.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.4537.50%
Burglary102.25-23.08%
Vehicle crime92.040.00%
Theft from the person81.84166.67%
Drugs31.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4831.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences359.803400.00%
Public order167.151500.00%
Burglary133.270.00%
Vehicle crime92.650.00%
Other theft81.84700.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.630.00%
Robbery71.630.00%
Theft from the person31.43200.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.200.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person21.02-60.00%
Other theft10.41-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Public order10.20-93.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4325.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences258.780.00%
Public order155.11650.00%
Burglary143.060.00%
Vehicle crime112.860.00%
Theft from the person52.25150.00%
Other theft51.0266.67%
Robbery41.020.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31.43-80.00%
Public order20.61-81.82%
Theft from the person20.41-71.43%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3526.7525.00%
Anti-social behaviour297.157.41%
Other theft155.927.14%
Burglary133.068.33%
Public order112.6522.22%
Criminal damage and arson72.25-41.67%
Theft from the person71.43250.00%
Vehicle crime71.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.430.00%
Robbery20.82100.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.71-34.88%
Anti-social behaviour275.72-12.90%
Vehicle crime145.5175.00%
Other theft142.8655.56%
Burglary122.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson122.45-14.29%
Public order92.45-40.00%
Theft from the person21.84-66.67%
Drugs10.41-83.33%
Other crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.20-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4330.4338.71%
Anti-social behaviour318.7814.81%
Public order156.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.0640.00%
Other theft92.86-43.75%
Burglary91.840.00%
Vehicle crime81.84-33.33%
Drugs61.6320.00%
Theft from the person61.2320.00%
Robbery61.23100.00%
Bicycle theft21.23-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3125.93-29.55%
Anti-social behaviour276.33-32.50%
Other theft165.5123.08%
Vehicle crime123.2720.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.4566.67%
Burglary92.0450.00%
Theft from the person51.84150.00%
Public order51.02-44.44%
Drugs51.0225.00%
Robbery31.02-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.61-62.50%
Other crime10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4430.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour408.980.00%
Other theft138.170.00%
Vehicle crime102.650.00%
Public order92.040.00%
Bicycle theft81.840.00%
Burglary61.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.230.00%
Robbery61.230.00%
Drugs41.230.00%
Theft from the person20.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 306 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.25 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 202429
December 202327
November 202331
October 202327
September 202340

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
May 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 202314
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202411
January 20247
December 202314
November 20238
October 202312
September 202310

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 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
April 202414
January 202413
December 202312
November 20239
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 20241
May 20241
April 202415
March 20242
January 202411
December 20239
November 202315
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202435
July 20241
April 202425
January 202435
December 202328
November 202343
October 202331
September 202344

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
January 202415
December 202314
November 20239
October 202316
September 202313

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 4 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 5SX 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. Warwick Avenue
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    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. Delaware Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Goldney Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 17. St. Peter'S Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Braden Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Shirland Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Barnwood Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Elnathan Mews
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Delamere Terrace
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Senior Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Nightclub
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Elmfield Way
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Warrington Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Aldsworth Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 28. Lapworth Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Westbourne Terrace Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Torquay Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1