W2 6AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 6AA

W2 6AA, Westminster has recorded a total of 157 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.94 per 1,000 population. This W2 6AA 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 6AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 6AA, encompassing approximately 10508 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-34.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (30) incidents (76.47% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)

W2 6AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Street with total crimes: 14
  • A4206 with total crimes: 11
  • Bishop'S Bridge Road with total crimes: 9

W2 6AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3314.94-34.00%
Other theft303.1476.47%
Theft from the person212.855.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.00-34.38%
Burglary112.0010.00%
Vehicle crime81.05166.67%
Robbery80.76100.00%
Public order60.76-14.29%
Shoplifting60.5720.00%
Bicycle theft50.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.480.00%
Other crime30.48200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5015.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.76540.00%
Theft from the person203.05900.00%
Other theft171.90325.00%
Burglary101.620.00%
Public order70.9575.00%
Bicycle theft50.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.48400.00%
Shoplifting50.48400.00%
Drugs50.48400.00%
Robbery40.480.00%
Vehicle crime30.38200.00%
Possession of weapons20.29100.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.00-50.00%
Public order40.48-55.56%
Other theft40.38-90.70%
Theft from the person20.38-92.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-66.67%
Drugs10.10-83.33%
Other crime10.10-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.10-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.100.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4310.47-32.81%
Theft from the person254.09-59.02%
Violence and sexual offences102.38-80.39%
Public order90.95-30.77%
Shoplifting80.86-33.33%
Drugs60.76-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson30.570.00%
Other crime30.29200.00%
Bicycle theft20.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.19-66.67%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6426.4533.33%
Theft from the person616.09221.05%
Violence and sexual offences515.80168.42%
Anti-social behaviour344.850.00%
Public order133.2462.50%
Shoplifting121.24-25.00%
Vehicle crime111.140.00%
Drugs111.05175.00%
Burglary91.050.00%
Bicycle theft60.860.00%
Possession of weapons30.57200.00%
Robbery20.29100.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4811.13-26.15%
Theft from the person194.57-45.71%
Violence and sexual offences191.81-60.42%
Shoplifting161.816.67%
Public order81.52-20.00%
Drugs40.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Robbery10.10-90.91%
Other crime10.100.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6525.3114.04%
Violence and sexual offences486.1945.45%
Anti-social behaviour374.57117.65%
Theft from the person353.5212.90%
Shoplifting153.3315.38%
Vehicle crime121.439.09%
Robbery111.14175.00%
Burglary101.05-9.09%
Public order100.95-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson90.9580.00%
Bicycle theft90.86125.00%
Drugs40.860.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5719.41-28.75%
Violence and sexual offences335.42-25.00%
Theft from the person313.14-20.51%
Anti-social behaviour172.95-48.48%
Shoplifting131.6262.50%
Public order131.24-31.58%
Vehicle crime111.2483.33%
Burglary111.0510.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.050.00%
Drugs40.48-42.86%
Robbery40.3833.33%
Bicycle theft40.38-33.33%
Other crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8024.843.90%
Violence and sexual offences447.6125.71%
Theft from the person394.1934.48%
Anti-social behaviour333.71-25.00%
Public order193.14-26.92%
Burglary101.8111.11%
Shoplifting80.95-55.56%
Drugs70.760.00%
Vehicle crime60.67-50.00%
Bicycle theft60.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.57-58.33%
Robbery30.48-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7727.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour447.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences354.190.00%
Theft from the person293.330.00%
Public order262.760.00%
Shoplifting182.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.710.00%
Vehicle crime121.140.00%
Burglary91.140.00%
Bicycle theft90.860.00%
Drugs70.860.00%
Robbery60.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202450
April 202434
January 202437
December 202317
November 202333
October 202344

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
May 20249
April 202413
March 20248
January 202410
December 202313
November 202319
October 202326

A total of 282 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 20242
May 202425
April 202461
March 202419
January 202435
December 202331
November 202339
October 202329

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
April 202411
January 202412
December 202311
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
May 20242
April 20246
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 298 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202432
July 20245
May 202410
April 202451
March 202419
January 202448
December 202333
November 202344
October 202335

A total of 485 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202417
July 20244
May 202443
April 202464
March 202448
January 202465
December 202357
November 202380
October 202377

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 202411
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
May 20248
April 202412
March 202416
January 202415
December 202313
November 20238
October 202318

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 20249
January 202410
December 202311
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20246
April 202411
March 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 6AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. London Street
    Total14
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. A4206
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Bishop'S Bridge Road
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hermitage Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Westway
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Kingdom Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. North Wharf Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Orsett Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 10. Paddington
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Dudley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Blomfield Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Howley Place
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 14. Craven Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Craven Hill Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Cleveland Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chilworth Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Gilpin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Orsett Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Gloucester Gardens
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Devonshire Terrace
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Cleveland Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Eastbourne Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Chilworth Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Conduit Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. St Mary'S Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. St Mary'S Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1