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

Overview of Crime in W2 6AU

PORCHESTER SQUARE, W2 6AU, Westminster has recorded a total of 168 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.10 per 1,000 population. This W2 6AU 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 6AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 6AU, encompassing approximately 12823 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-40.85% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-37.25% decrease)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (120.00% increase)

W2 6AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4206 with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

PORCHESTER SQUARE, W2 6AU 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 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4213.10-40.85%
Violence and sexual offences323.28-37.25%
Other theft222.50120.00%
Burglary151.72-21.05%
Theft from the person121.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.9428.57%
Vehicle crime90.70-10.00%
Shoplifting60.7050.00%
Robbery60.470.00%
Public order60.47-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.47-50.00%
Drugs30.23-75.00%
Other crime30.23200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7118.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences515.541600.00%
Burglary193.980.00%
Public order161.48433.33%
Theft from the person121.25500.00%
Drugs120.941100.00%
Other theft100.94233.33%
Vehicle crime100.78900.00%
Possession of weapons80.78700.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.62600.00%
Robbery60.550.00%
Bicycle theft60.470.00%
Shoplifting40.47300.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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 theft31.33-93.02%
Public order30.23-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences30.23-62.50%
Theft from the person20.23-86.67%
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 theft437.562.38%
Theft from the person153.35-66.67%
Public order81.17-42.86%
Shoplifting80.62-68.00%
Violence and sexual offences80.62-82.61%
Drugs60.62-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.47200.00%
Other crime30.23200.00%
Bicycle theft20.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6421.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences464.99187.50%
Theft from the person453.59400.00%
Other theft423.51-2.33%
Shoplifting253.2856.25%
Drugs161.95300.00%
Public order141.25100.00%
Vehicle crime101.090.00%
Burglary80.780.00%
Bicycle theft40.620.00%
Robbery40.31300.00%
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 theft437.56-20.37%
Shoplifting163.356.67%
Violence and sexual offences161.25-68.63%
Theft from the person91.25-70.97%
Public order70.70-30.00%
Drugs40.55300.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.08-90.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5419.2612.50%
Violence and sexual offences514.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour383.98-2.56%
Theft from the person312.96-3.12%
Shoplifting152.4215.38%
Burglary111.17-35.29%
Bicycle theft100.86233.33%
Robbery100.7866.67%
Vehicle crime100.780.00%
Public order100.78-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.78-45.45%
Drugs10.47-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4818.09-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour393.742.63%
Violence and sexual offences343.04-35.85%
Theft from the person322.65-8.57%
Burglary172.5054.55%
Shoplifting131.3330.00%
Public order121.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.94120.00%
Vehicle crime100.8611.11%
Robbery60.7820.00%
Drugs40.47-50.00%
Other crime30.31200.00%
Bicycle theft30.23-62.50%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5619.89-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences534.3726.19%
Anti-social behaviour384.13-43.28%
Theft from the person352.9629.63%
Public order162.73-38.46%
Burglary111.25-21.43%
Shoplifting100.86-54.55%
Vehicle crime90.78-52.63%
Drugs80.70-20.00%
Bicycle theft80.62-11.11%
Robbery50.6266.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.39-64.29%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7025.6611.11%
Anti-social behaviour675.46-12.99%
Violence and sexual offences425.22-19.23%
Theft from the person273.28107.69%
Public order262.11-3.70%
Shoplifting222.030.00%
Vehicle crime191.72137.50%
Criminal damage and arson141.4875.00%
Burglary141.0927.27%
Drugs101.0925.00%
Bicycle theft90.78-18.18%
Possession of weapons40.700.00%
Robbery30.31-40.00%
Other crime20.230.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7723.940.00%
Other theft636.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences524.910.00%
Public order274.060.00%
Shoplifting222.110.00%
Theft from the person131.720.00%
Burglary111.010.00%
Bicycle theft110.860.00%
Vehicle crime80.860.00%
Drugs80.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.620.00%
Robbery50.620.00%
Other crime20.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 436 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202471
April 202464
January 202438
December 202339
November 202338
October 202367
September 202377

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.22 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 202410
December 20233
November 20238
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 106 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
April 20248
January 202411
December 202317
November 202311
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 454 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202410
July 20243
May 202443
April 202442
March 202443
January 202454
December 202348
November 202356
October 202370
September 202363

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 388 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202451
July 20243
May 20248
April 202446
March 202416
January 202451
December 202334
November 202353
October 202342
September 202352

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 20246
April 20244
March 20241
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 202311
November 20235
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 145 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202416
July 20243
May 20248
April 202414
March 20247
January 202410
December 202312
November 202316
October 202326
September 202327

A total of 233 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 20242
May 202415
April 202445
March 20249
January 202431
December 202332
November 202335
October 202327
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 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20241
April 202410
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 202319
September 20238

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 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 20241
May 20246
April 202416
March 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20238
October 202310
September 20238

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 6AU 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. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Westbourne Grove Terrace
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kingdom Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bourne Terrace
    Total6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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. Monmouth Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Eastbourne Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3