PORCHESTER SQUARE, W2 6AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 6AS

PORCHESTER SQUARE, W2 6AS, Westminster has recorded a total of 170 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.62 per 1,000 population. This W2 6AS 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 6AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 6AS, encompassing approximately 12477 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-33.90% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-37.25% decrease)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)

W2 6AS 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

PORCHESTER SQUARE, W2 6AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3913.62-33.90%
Violence and sexual offences323.13-37.25%
Other theft232.56130.00%
Burglary171.84-10.53%
Theft from the person121.3620.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.9612.50%
Vehicle crime90.72-18.18%
Public order70.72-58.82%
Shoplifting60.5650.00%
Robbery60.48-14.29%
Drugs40.48-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.32-50.00%
Other crime30.24200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5917.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences514.731600.00%
Burglary194.090.00%
Public order171.52466.67%
Drugs121.361100.00%
Vehicle crime110.961000.00%
Theft from the person100.88400.00%
Other theft100.80233.33%
Possession of weapons80.80700.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.64700.00%
Robbery70.640.00%
Bicycle theft60.560.00%
Shoplifting40.48300.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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 theft31.36-93.02%
Public order30.24-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences30.24-62.50%
Theft from the person20.24-86.67%
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 theft437.772.38%
Theft from the person153.45-66.67%
Public order81.20-46.67%
Shoplifting80.64-68.00%
Violence and sexual offences80.64-82.61%
Drugs60.64-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48200.00%
Other crime30.24200.00%
Bicycle theft20.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6122.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences464.89187.50%
Theft from the person453.69400.00%
Other theft423.61-2.33%
Shoplifting253.3756.25%
Public order152.00114.29%
Drugs151.20275.00%
Vehicle crime101.200.00%
Burglary80.800.00%
Bicycle theft40.640.00%
Robbery40.32300.00%
Possession of weapons20.32100.00%
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 theft437.77-14.00%
Shoplifting163.456.67%
Violence and sexual offences161.28-68.00%
Theft from the person91.28-70.97%
Public order70.72-36.36%
Drugs40.56300.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.08-90.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5019.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences504.0135.14%
Anti-social behaviour364.01-2.70%
Theft from the person312.89-3.12%
Shoplifting152.4815.38%
Public order111.20-21.43%
Robbery100.88100.00%
Burglary100.80-44.44%
Bicycle theft90.80200.00%
Vehicle crime90.72-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.72-46.15%
Drugs10.56-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5019.15-5.66%
Violence and sexual offences374.01-27.45%
Anti-social behaviour372.9719.35%
Theft from the person322.97-3.03%
Burglary182.56100.00%
Public order141.44-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson131.12160.00%
Shoplifting131.0430.00%
Vehicle crime101.0411.11%
Robbery50.8025.00%
Drugs40.40-42.86%
Other crime30.32200.00%
Bicycle theft30.24-62.50%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5318.99-24.29%
Violence and sexual offences514.2518.60%
Theft from the person334.0917.86%
Anti-social behaviour312.64-44.64%
Public order162.48-38.46%
Shoplifting101.28-54.55%
Vehicle crime90.80-47.06%
Burglary90.72-35.71%
Bicycle theft80.72-11.11%
Drugs70.64-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.56-68.75%
Robbery40.400.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7025.7318.64%
Anti-social behaviour565.61-25.33%
Violence and sexual offences434.49-23.21%
Theft from the person283.45115.38%
Public order262.24-7.14%
Shoplifting222.080.00%
Vehicle crime171.7670.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.36100.00%
Burglary141.2816.67%
Drugs101.1211.11%
Bicycle theft90.80-18.18%
Robbery40.72-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.320.00%
Other crime20.320.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7524.840.00%
Other theft596.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences564.730.00%
Public order284.490.00%
Shoplifting222.240.00%
Theft from the person131.760.00%
Burglary121.040.00%
Bicycle theft110.960.00%
Vehicle crime100.880.00%
Drugs90.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.720.00%
Robbery50.640.00%
Other crime20.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 394 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202459
April 202461
January 202436
December 202337
November 202331
October 202356
September 202375

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
May 20242
April 20244
January 20249
December 20233
November 20238
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 107 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
April 20248
January 202410
December 202318
November 20239
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 446 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
July 20243
May 202443
April 202442
March 202443
January 202450
December 202350
November 202353
October 202370
September 202359

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
May 20248
April 202425
March 202416
January 202415
December 202313
November 202310
October 202322
September 202322

A total of 393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202451
July 20243
May 20248
April 202446
March 202416
January 202450
December 202337
November 202351
October 202343
September 202356

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20244
March 20241
January 202410
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20247
December 202313
November 20235
October 202316
September 20238

A total of 152 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202417
July 20243
May 20248
April 202415
March 20247
January 202411
December 202314
November 202316
October 202326
September 202328

A total of 230 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20242
May 202415
April 202445
March 20249
January 202431
December 202332
November 202333
October 202328
September 202313

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20241
April 202410
January 20249
December 202310
November 20239
October 202317
September 202310

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20241
May 20246
April 202415
March 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 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
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
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 6AS 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. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Nightclub
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Kildare Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Monmouth Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Westbourne Grove
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cervantes Court
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Redan Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hatherley Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Porchester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Westbourne Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Orsett Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 29. Gloucester Gardens
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Cleveland Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1