W2 5TL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 5TL

W2 5TL, Westminster has recorded a total of 177 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.13 per 1,000 population. This W2 5TL 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 5TL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 5TL, encompassing approximately 6525 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (5.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-39.53% decrease)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)

W2 5TL 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 5TL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5827.135.45%
Violence and sexual offences268.89-39.53%
Other theft183.98125.00%
Burglary162.7633.33%
Robbery132.4585.71%
Criminal damage and arson111.9937.50%
Public order111.69-35.29%
Theft from the person81.69100.00%
Vehicle crime81.23-38.46%
Drugs31.23-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5526.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences438.434200.00%
Public order176.591600.00%
Vehicle crime132.610.00%
Burglary121.990.00%
Other theft81.84700.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.230.00%
Robbery71.230.00%
Theft from the person41.07300.00%
Drugs40.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%

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 order10.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.150.00%
Other theft10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%

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 person20.77-80.00%
Other theft10.31-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%
Public order10.15-93.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5119.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences187.820.00%
Public order152.76650.00%
Burglary132.300.00%
Theft from the person101.99400.00%
Vehicle crime101.530.00%
Other theft81.53166.67%
Robbery31.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

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 theft31.07-80.00%
Public order20.46-81.82%
Theft from the person20.31-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4222.832.44%
Violence and sexual offences336.4422.22%
Burglary155.067.14%
Other theft152.300.00%
Public order112.3022.22%
Theft from the person101.69150.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft61.230.00%
Vehicle crime60.92-53.85%
Robbery20.92-33.33%
Drugs10.310.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4121.4513.89%
Violence and sexual offences276.28-37.21%
Other theft154.147.14%
Burglary142.3027.27%
Vehicle crime132.15116.67%
Criminal damage and arson121.9920.00%
Public order91.84-35.71%
Theft from the person41.38-42.86%
Robbery30.61-40.00%
Drugs10.46-80.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4323.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour366.590.00%
Other theft145.520.00%
Public order142.150.00%
Burglary112.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.690.00%
Theft from the person71.530.00%
Vehicle crime61.070.00%
Drugs50.920.00%
Robbery50.770.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 283 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 47.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202455
April 202451
January 202442
December 202341
November 202336

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202443
July 20241
April 202418
January 202433
December 202327
November 202343

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
April 202413
January 202415
December 202314
November 202311

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.33 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 20248
December 202312
November 202310

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
March 20242
January 202410
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
April 202410
January 20246
December 202313
November 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 20241
May 20241
April 202415
March 20242
January 202411
December 20239
November 202314

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
January 202415
December 202315
November 202314

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
November 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 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 5TL 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. Formosa Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Warwick Avenue
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 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. St. Peter'S Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 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. Kildare Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Porchester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Westbourne Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Orsett Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 29. Warrington Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Aldsworth Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1