W2 6BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 6BU

W2 6BU, Westminster has recorded a total of 174 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.54 per 1,000 population. This W2 6BU 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 6BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 6BU, encompassing approximately 11198 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (33) incidents (73.68% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-39.53% decrease)

W2 6BU 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 6BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3615.54-42.86%
Other theft333.2173.68%
Violence and sexual offences262.95-39.53%
Theft from the person232.329.52%
Burglary122.05-14.29%
Public order81.070.00%
Vehicle crime80.71166.67%
Robbery70.7140.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.630.00%
Shoplifting60.540.00%
Bicycle theft50.54-16.67%
Other crime30.45200.00%
Drugs10.27-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6318.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences435.63760.00%
Theft from the person213.84950.00%
Other theft191.88375.00%
Burglary141.700.00%
Public order81.25100.00%
Bicycle theft60.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.54500.00%
Shoplifting60.54500.00%
Robbery50.540.00%
Drugs50.45400.00%
Vehicle crime30.45200.00%
Possession of weapons20.27100.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

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 offences51.88-50.00%
Public order40.45-55.56%
Other theft40.36-90.70%
Theft from the person20.36-92.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-66.67%
Drugs10.09-83.33%
Other crime10.09-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.09-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.090.00%

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 theft439.82-35.82%
Theft from the person253.84-60.32%
Violence and sexual offences102.23-81.13%
Public order90.89-40.00%
Shoplifting80.80-33.33%
Drugs60.71-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson30.54200.00%
Other crime30.27200.00%
Bicycle theft20.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.18-66.67%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6726.5239.58%
Theft from the person635.98231.58%
Violence and sexual offences535.63178.95%
Anti-social behaviour414.730.00%
Public order153.6687.50%
Vehicle crime121.340.00%
Shoplifting121.07-25.00%
Drugs111.07175.00%
Burglary100.980.00%
Bicycle theft60.890.00%
Possession of weapons30.54200.00%
Robbery20.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

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 theft4810.45-29.41%
Theft from the person194.29-47.22%
Violence and sexual offences191.70-64.15%
Shoplifting161.706.67%
Public order81.43-27.27%
Drugs40.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.09-87.50%
Other crime10.090.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6824.9111.48%
Violence and sexual offences536.0751.43%
Anti-social behaviour414.7341.38%
Theft from the person363.662.86%
Shoplifting153.2115.38%
Vehicle crime141.3427.27%
Burglary111.25-8.33%
Public order110.98-15.38%
Bicycle theft90.98125.00%
Robbery80.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.7160.00%
Drugs40.710.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6120.45-28.24%
Violence and sexual offences355.45-31.37%
Theft from the person353.13-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour293.13-38.30%
Shoplifting132.5944.44%
Public order131.16-31.58%
Burglary121.1633.33%
Vehicle crime111.0757.14%
Criminal damage and arson50.98-16.67%
Drugs40.45-42.86%
Robbery40.360.00%
Bicycle theft40.36-42.86%
Other crime30.36200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8526.086.25%
Violence and sexual offences517.5934.21%
Anti-social behaviour474.55-7.84%
Theft from the person404.2037.93%
Public order193.57-34.48%
Burglary91.7012.50%
Shoplifting90.80-52.63%
Vehicle crime70.80-46.15%
Drugs70.630.00%
Bicycle theft70.63-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson60.63-50.00%
Robbery40.54-33.33%
Other crime10.360.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8027.24-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour517.14-21.54%
Violence and sexual offences384.55-19.15%
Public order293.393.57%
Theft from the person292.5945.00%
Shoplifting192.5926.67%
Vehicle crime131.7062.50%
Criminal damage and arson121.160.00%
Bicycle theft91.07-18.18%
Burglary80.800.00%
Drugs70.7116.67%
Robbery60.63-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.540.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9629.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour658.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences475.800.00%
Public order284.200.00%
Theft from the person202.500.00%
Shoplifting151.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.340.00%
Bicycle theft111.070.00%
Robbery90.980.00%
Burglary80.800.00%
Vehicle crime80.710.00%
Drugs60.710.00%
Other crime20.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 373 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202463
April 202441
January 202441
December 202329
November 202347
October 202351
September 202365

A total of 152 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20244
May 20249
April 202415
March 20248
January 202411
December 202313
November 202319
October 202329
September 202328

A total of 313 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
July 20242
May 202425
April 202463
March 202419
January 202436
December 202335
November 202340
October 202329
September 202320

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
April 202412
January 202414
December 202311
November 20237
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
May 20242
April 20246
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 380 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202443
July 20245
May 202410
April 202453
March 202419
January 202453
December 202335
November 202351
October 202338
September 202347

A total of 604 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202419
July 20244
May 202443
April 202467
March 202448
January 202468
December 202361
November 202385
October 202380
September 202396

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
May 20248
April 202412
March 202416
January 202415
December 202313
November 20239
October 202319
September 202315

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
April 202410
January 202411
December 202312
November 20239
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
May 20246
April 202411
March 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.64 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 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 6BU 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. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Westway
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Kingdom Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. North Wharf Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Pickering Mews
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Orsett Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 12. Paddington
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Dudley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Howley Place
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 15. Inver Court
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Leinster Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. B410
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Craven Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Craven Hill Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Cleveland Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Chilworth Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Gilpin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Orsett Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 26. Gloucester Gardens
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Devonshire Terrace
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Cleveland Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Eastbourne Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Chilworth Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1