W2 5UZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 5UZ

W2 5UZ, Westminster has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.70 per 1,000 population. This W2 5UZ 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 5UZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 5UZ, encompassing approximately 8561 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-6.98% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-64.79% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)

W2 5UZ 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
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

W2 5UZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4016.70-6.98%
Violence and sexual offences254.67-64.79%
Criminal damage and arson132.9262.50%
Other theft131.520.00%
Vehicle crime121.52-25.00%
Burglary111.40-8.33%
Theft from the person111.28-70.27%
Public order61.28-57.14%
Robbery50.70-50.00%
Drugs30.58-92.50%
Bicycle theft20.35-60.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.12-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7132.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour438.290.00%
Drugs405.020.00%
Theft from the person374.673600.00%
Vehicle crime164.320.00%
Public order141.871300.00%
Other theft131.640.00%
Burglary121.520.00%
Robbery101.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.170.00%
Bicycle theft50.930.00%
Possession of weapons50.580.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Other crime20.230.00%

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 order10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.12-66.67%

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 person30.58-50.00%
Public order10.35-85.71%
Robbery10.12-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5415.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.310.00%
Vehicle crime152.450.00%
Other theft101.750.00%
Public order71.170.00%
Theft from the person60.820.00%
Burglary50.700.00%
Bicycle theft30.580.00%
Shoplifting30.350.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.12-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.402.63%
Anti-social behaviour324.560.00%
Other theft223.744.76%
Public order132.578.33%
Vehicle crime131.5244.44%
Burglary111.52-47.62%
Theft from the person81.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.93-66.67%
Robbery30.47-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.468.57%
Anti-social behaviour324.4452.38%
Burglary213.7450.00%
Other theft212.4550.00%
Public order122.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.409.09%
Vehicle crime91.4050.00%
Robbery41.05-50.00%
Theft from the person40.47-33.33%
Shoplifting30.470.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.77-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour214.09-44.74%
Burglary142.450.00%
Other theft141.640.00%
Public order121.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.40-45.00%
Robbery81.28300.00%
Theft from the person60.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime60.70-45.45%
Bicycle theft50.70-37.50%
Drugs30.58-25.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4520.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour385.265.56%
Criminal damage and arson204.44233.33%
Burglary142.34-6.67%
Other theft141.6440.00%
Vehicle crime111.64-8.33%
Public order91.2828.57%
Theft from the person81.05-11.11%
Bicycle theft80.93300.00%
Drugs40.93-60.00%
Robbery20.47-77.78%
Other crime20.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4519.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour365.260.00%
Burglary154.200.00%
Vehicle crime121.750.00%
Other theft101.400.00%
Drugs101.170.00%
Theft from the person91.170.00%
Robbery91.050.00%
Public order71.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 296 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202443
April 202454
January 202432
December 202332
November 202321
October 202338
September 202336

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
April 202415
January 202413
December 20239
November 20236
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202471
April 202421
January 202439
December 202338
November 202335
October 202345
September 202345

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
January 202413
December 202312
November 202312
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
March 20241
January 20244
December 202312
November 202311
October 202320
September 20236

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 20245
January 202411
December 202321
November 202314
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202440
April 20242
November 20233
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 202410
January 202422
December 202321
November 202314
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 93 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202437
July 20241
May 20243
April 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 5UZ 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. 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. Durham Terrace
    Total6
    Burglary4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Amberley Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A404
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Foscote Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Woodchester Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Powis Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Senior Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Tavistock Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Hereford Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Westbourne Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Bourne Terrace
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Torquay Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Elsie Lane Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 24. St Stephen'S Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Admiral Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Westbourne Park
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Mcgregor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Chepstow Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Kildare Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Newton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1