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

Overview of Crime in W2 5UQ

GREAT WESTERN ROAD, W2 5UQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 150 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.14 per 1,000 population. This W2 5UQ 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 5UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 5UQ, encompassing approximately 6774 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-34.38% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-63.51% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)

W2 5UQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alfred Road with total crimes: 15
  • Colville Houses with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

GREAT WESTERN ROAD, W2 5UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4222.14-34.38%
Violence and sexual offences276.20-63.51%
Vehicle crime153.997.14%
Other theft152.210.00%
Theft from the person112.21-78.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.6266.67%
Burglary81.48-27.27%
Public order71.18-41.67%
Robbery41.03-33.33%
Drugs40.59-92.98%
Shoplifting40.59100.00%
Bicycle theft20.59-66.67%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7448.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour6410.920.00%
Drugs579.450.00%
Theft from the person508.414900.00%
Other theft157.380.00%
Vehicle crime142.210.00%
Public order122.071100.00%
Burglary111.770.00%
Possession of weapons91.620.00%
Bicycle theft61.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.890.00%
Robbery60.890.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Other crime20.300.00%

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 order10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.15-66.67%

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 person30.74-62.50%
Public order10.44-85.71%
Robbery10.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5421.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences277.970.00%
Vehicle crime163.990.00%
Other theft112.360.00%
Theft from the person81.620.00%
Public order71.180.00%
Shoplifting61.030.00%
Burglary50.890.00%
Bicycle theft30.740.00%
Drugs30.440.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.15-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3822.2911.76%
Violence and sexual offences365.615.88%
Other theft225.31-8.33%
Vehicle crime143.25133.33%
Burglary102.07-47.37%
Public order91.48-18.18%
Shoplifting61.33-14.29%
Theft from the person50.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-70.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Possession of weapons30.440.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour3422.8854.55%
Violence and sexual offences345.02-17.07%
Other theft245.0260.00%
Burglary193.54137.50%
Public order112.8037.50%
Criminal damage and arson101.62-28.57%
Shoplifting71.48133.33%
Vehicle crime61.03-14.29%
Theft from the person50.89-44.44%
Robbery30.74-66.67%
Other crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4121.40-26.79%
Anti-social behaviour226.05-47.62%
Other theft153.25-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson142.21-39.13%
Robbery92.07125.00%
Theft from the person91.3328.57%
Public order81.330.00%
Burglary81.18-52.94%
Vehicle crime71.18-41.67%
Bicycle theft51.03-61.54%
Drugs40.740.00%
Shoplifting30.59-25.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5630.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour428.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson236.200.00%
Burglary173.400.00%
Other theft172.510.00%
Bicycle theft132.510.00%
Vehicle crime121.920.00%
Public order81.770.00%
Theft from the person71.180.00%
Drugs41.030.00%
Robbery40.590.00%
Shoplifting40.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 296 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202464
April 202454
January 202438
December 202334
November 202322
October 202342

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202474
April 202427
January 202436
December 202334
November 202341
October 202356

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 202310
November 202314
October 202323

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
April 202416
January 202414
December 20236
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 20245
January 202410
December 202319
November 20238
October 202317

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202457
April 20243
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
April 202411
January 202422
December 202324
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
January 20249
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 99 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202450
July 20241
May 20243
April 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
January 20243
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alfred Road
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Colville Houses
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Stephen'S Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Colville Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Tavistock Crescent
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Tavistock Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Woodfield Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Powis Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mcgregor Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Aldridge Road Villas
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Powis Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Pembridge Villas
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kildare Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Westbourne Park Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Elmfield Way
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Woodfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. All Saints Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Rosehart Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Hereford Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Torquay Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Elsie Lane Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 23. St Stephen'S Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Admiral Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Westbourne Park
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Powis Gardens
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Clydesdale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Colville Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Ledbury Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1