GREAT WESTERN ROAD, W2 5UF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 5UF

GREAT WESTERN ROAD, W2 5UF, Westminster has recorded a total of 141 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.56 per 1,000 population. This W2 5UF 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 5UF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 5UF, encompassing approximately 4467 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-46.55% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-60.87% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)

W2 5UF Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Western Mews with total crimes: 20
  • Alfred Road with total crimes: 15
  • Chantry Close with total crimes: 9

GREAT WESTERN ROAD, W2 5UF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3131.56-46.55%
Violence and sexual offences276.94-60.87%
Vehicle crime146.0440.00%
Theft from the person133.13-68.29%
Other theft112.91-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.46100.00%
Shoplifting82.24300.00%
Burglary71.79-46.15%
Public order61.57-33.33%
Drugs61.34-90.62%
Bicycle theft51.3425.00%
Robbery21.12-71.43%
Other crime10.45-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6968.490.00%
Drugs6415.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour5814.320.00%
Theft from the person4112.984000.00%
Burglary139.180.00%
Other theft122.910.00%
Vehicle crime102.690.00%
Public order92.24800.00%
Possession of weapons92.010.00%
Robbery72.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.570.00%
Bicycle theft41.120.00%
Other crime30.900.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.22-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31.12-50.00%
Public order10.67-87.50%
Robbery10.22-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4730.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences3510.520.00%
Other theft127.830.00%
Vehicle crime92.690.00%
Public order82.010.00%
Burglary61.790.00%
Theft from the person61.340.00%
Robbery61.340.00%
Drugs51.340.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.22-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3431.3413.33%
Anti-social behaviour337.6113.79%
Other theft217.390.00%
Burglary124.70-36.84%
Vehicle crime102.6966.67%
Public order92.2480.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.01-40.00%
Theft from the person51.340.00%
Robbery41.12-20.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3030.22-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour296.7145.00%
Other theft216.4990.91%
Burglary194.70216.67%
Criminal damage and arson104.25-37.50%
Vehicle crime62.24-40.00%
Public order51.34-58.33%
Robbery51.12-54.55%
Theft from the person51.1225.00%
Shoplifting31.12200.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3529.77-33.96%
Anti-social behaviour207.83-53.49%
Criminal damage and arson164.48-20.00%
Public order123.58100.00%
Other theft112.69-31.25%
Robbery112.4683.33%
Vehicle crime102.4625.00%
Burglary62.24-57.14%
Drugs41.340.00%
Theft from the person40.90-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.90-57.14%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5341.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour4311.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson209.620.00%
Other theft164.480.00%
Burglary143.580.00%
Vehicle crime83.130.00%
Bicycle theft71.790.00%
Public order61.570.00%
Theft from the person61.340.00%
Robbery61.340.00%
Drugs41.340.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
April 20246
January 202412
December 202319
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 20249
January 202410
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 261 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202458
April 202447
January 202433
December 202329
November 202320
October 202343

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202469
April 202435
January 202434
December 202330
November 202335
October 202353

A total of 84 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202441
July 20241
May 20243
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 202412
January 202421
December 202321
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
March 20241
January 20246
December 202310
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
May 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 85 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202464
April 20245
January 20242
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 5UF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Western Mews
    Total20
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Chantry Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. St Stephen'S Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Tavistock Crescent
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Blagrove Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Tavistock Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. A404
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Woodfield Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Powis Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mcgregor Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Aldridge Road Villas
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Powis Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Westbourne Park Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Elmfield Way
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Edenham Way
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Elkstone Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Hormead Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Woodfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. All Saints Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. St Stephen'S Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Admiral Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 23. Westbourne Park
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Powis Gardens
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Chepstow Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St Stephen'S Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Shrewsbury Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Shrewsbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Acklam Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Malvern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1