W2 5TF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 5TF

W2 5TF, Westminster has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.49 per 1,000 population. This W2 5TF 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 5TF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 5TF, encompassing approximately 4842 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (22.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)

W2 5TF 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 5TF 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 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6034.4922.45%
Violence and sexual offences2412.39-20.00%
Robbery134.9685.71%
Public order122.68-20.00%
Other theft122.4833.33%
Burglary112.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.2737.50%
Theft from the person82.27166.67%
Vehicle crime81.65-27.27%
Drugs31.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4930.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences3010.122900.00%
Public order156.201400.00%
Burglary113.100.00%
Vehicle crime112.270.00%
Other theft92.27800.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.860.00%
Robbery71.650.00%
Theft from the person31.45200.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%

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 order10.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.210.00%

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 person21.03-66.67%
Other theft10.41-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Public order10.21-93.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4324.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences228.880.00%
Public order154.54650.00%
Burglary143.100.00%
Vehicle crime102.890.00%
Theft from the person62.07200.00%
Other theft51.2466.67%
Robbery41.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%

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 theft31.45-81.25%
Public order20.62-80.00%
Theft from the person20.41-71.43%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3428.0925.93%
Violence and sexual offences347.0225.93%
Other theft167.0223.08%
Burglary143.300.00%
Public order102.8911.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.07-41.67%
Theft from the person71.45250.00%
Vehicle crime71.45-46.15%
Bicycle theft41.450.00%
Robbery20.83100.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.57-34.15%
Anti-social behaviour275.58-12.90%
Burglary145.5875.00%
Vehicle crime132.8962.50%
Other theft132.6844.44%
Criminal damage and arson122.6820.00%
Public order92.48-40.00%
Theft from the person21.86-60.00%
Drugs10.41-83.33%
Robbery10.21-83.33%

In November 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 offences4129.1241.38%
Anti-social behaviour318.4710.71%
Public order156.40114.29%
Criminal damage and arson103.1025.00%
Other theft92.07-40.00%
Vehicle crime81.86-38.46%
Burglary81.6514.29%
Drugs61.6520.00%
Robbery61.24100.00%
Theft from the person51.24-16.67%
Bicycle theft21.03-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2925.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour285.990.00%
Other theft155.780.00%
Vehicle crime133.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.680.00%
Public order71.650.00%
Burglary71.450.00%
Theft from the person61.450.00%
Drugs51.240.00%
Robbery31.030.00%
Bicycle theft30.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202430
July 20241
April 202422
January 202434
December 202327
November 202341
October 202329

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 202414
January 202414
December 202314
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 272 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202449
April 202443
January 202434
December 202327
November 202331
October 202328

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
May 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 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 20246
March 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 202410
January 20247
December 202313
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 20241
May 20241
April 202415
March 20242
January 202410
December 20239
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
January 202416
December 202313
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 5TF 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. St. Peter'S Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Robbery2
    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. Warrington Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Aldsworth Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Lapworth Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Westbourne Terrace Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Torquay Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Elsie Lane Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1