W2 6AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 6AR

W2 6AR, Westminster has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.11 per 1,000 population. This W2 6AR 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 6AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 6AR, encompassing approximately 12890 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W2 6AR area, explore the W2 6AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-47.46% decrease)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (140.00% increase)

W2 6AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4206 with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Bourne Terrace with total crimes: 8

W2 6AR 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 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4013.11-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences313.10-47.46%
Other theft242.40140.00%
Burglary171.86-10.53%
Theft from the person111.3210.00%
Vehicle crime100.85-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.7812.50%
Public order70.70-58.82%
Shoplifting60.5420.00%
Robbery40.47-33.33%
Drugs40.31-75.00%
Bicycle theft30.31-50.00%
Other crime30.23200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5918.232850.00%
Anti-social behaviour564.580.00%
Burglary194.340.00%
Public order171.47466.67%
Drugs161.321500.00%
Vehicle crime121.241100.00%
Theft from the person100.93400.00%
Other theft100.78233.33%
Possession of weapons100.78900.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.78700.00%
Robbery60.620.00%
Bicycle theft60.470.00%
Shoplifting50.47400.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31.24-93.02%
Public order30.23-62.50%
Theft from the person20.23-86.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.16-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-66.67%
Drugs10.08-83.33%
Other crime10.08-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.08-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.080.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft437.52-2.27%
Theft from the person153.34-65.12%
Public order81.16-46.67%
Shoplifting80.62-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences80.62-82.98%
Drugs60.62-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.47200.00%
Other crime30.23200.00%
Bicycle theft20.23-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6222.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences474.81193.75%
Other theft443.652.33%
Theft from the person433.41377.78%
Shoplifting283.3475.00%
Drugs162.17300.00%
Public order151.24114.29%
Vehicle crime111.160.00%
Burglary100.850.00%
Bicycle theft50.780.00%
Robbery40.39300.00%
Possession of weapons20.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft437.52-15.69%
Shoplifting163.346.67%
Violence and sexual offences161.24-68.63%
Theft from the person91.24-68.97%
Public order70.70-30.00%
Drugs40.54300.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.08-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5118.0041.67%
Other theft513.964.08%
Anti-social behaviour323.96-11.11%
Theft from the person292.48-12.12%
Shoplifting152.250.00%
Public order101.16-23.08%
Bicycle theft90.78200.00%
Robbery90.70125.00%
Vehicle crime90.70-10.00%
Burglary90.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.70-36.36%
Drugs10.54-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4918.31-5.77%
Violence and sexual offences363.80-32.08%
Anti-social behaviour362.799.09%
Theft from the person332.790.00%
Burglary182.5680.00%
Shoplifting151.4036.36%
Public order131.16-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.0157.14%
Vehicle crime100.8511.11%
Other crime40.78300.00%
Drugs40.31-42.86%
Robbery40.310.00%
Bicycle theft30.31-57.14%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5318.7715.22%
Other theft524.11-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour334.03-40.00%
Theft from the person332.5617.86%
Public order152.56-40.00%
Shoplifting111.16-50.00%
Burglary100.85-37.50%
Vehicle crime90.78-50.00%
Drugs70.70-12.50%
Bicycle theft70.54-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson70.54-58.82%
Robbery40.540.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7225.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour555.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences464.270.00%
Theft from the person283.570.00%
Public order252.170.00%
Shoplifting221.940.00%
Vehicle crime181.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.400.00%
Burglary161.320.00%
Bicycle theft91.240.00%
Drugs80.700.00%
Robbery40.620.00%
Possession of weapons40.310.00%
Other crime20.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 314 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202456
April 202462
January 202432
December 202336
November 202333
October 202355

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
May 20242
April 20245
January 20249
December 20233
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 99 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
April 202410
January 20249
December 202318
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 391 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202410
July 20243
May 202443
April 202444
March 202443
January 202451
December 202349
November 202352
October 202372

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
May 20248
April 202428
March 202416
January 202415
December 202315
November 202311
October 202322

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202459
July 20242
May 20248
April 202447
March 202416
January 202451
December 202336
November 202353
October 202346

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20247
December 202311
November 20237
October 202317

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20244
March 20241
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202417
July 20243
May 20248
April 202415
March 20247
January 202410
December 202313
November 202315
October 202325

A total of 213 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20242
May 202415
April 202443
March 20249
January 202429
December 202333
November 202333
October 202328

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20241
April 202411
January 20249
December 202310
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202416
July 20241
May 20246
April 202416
March 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A4206
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Bourne Terrace
    Total8
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westbourne Grove Terrace
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kingdom Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Durham Terrace
    Total6
    Burglary4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Pickering Mews
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Orsett Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 11. Porchester Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
  • 12. Celbridge Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Garway Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Inver Court
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Leinster Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cleveland Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Nightclub
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kildare Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Monmouth Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Hereford Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Westbourne Grove
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cervantes Court
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Redan Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hatherley Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Porchester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Westbourne Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Orsett Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 28. Gloucester Gardens
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Cleveland Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Lapworth Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2