W2 6EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 6EP

W2 6EP, Westminster has recorded a total of 156 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.55 per 1,000 population. This W2 6EP 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 6EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 6EP, encompassing approximately 8886 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-21.95% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-3.12% decrease)
  • Other theft: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)

W2 6EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 25
  • London Street with total crimes: 14
  • Bishop'S Bridge Road with total crimes: 9

W2 6EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3217.55-21.95%
Violence and sexual offences313.60-3.12%
Other theft253.4978.57%
Theft from the person232.8135.29%
Public order92.59125.00%
Vehicle crime71.01250.00%
Robbery70.79133.33%
Bicycle theft50.790.00%
Burglary50.56-28.57%
Other crime40.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Shoplifting30.34-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4115.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.61966.67%
Theft from the person173.601600.00%
Other theft141.91600.00%
Burglary71.580.00%
Bicycle theft50.790.00%
Shoplifting40.560.00%
Public order40.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Robbery30.340.00%
Drugs30.340.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.9050.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Other theft20.230.00%
Theft from the person10.23-90.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person101.69-64.29%
Public order21.13-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.23-95.65%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4618.681433.33%
Anti-social behaviour315.180.00%
Other theft303.49500.00%
Theft from the person283.38154.55%
Bicycle theft93.150.00%
Vehicle crime61.010.00%
Public order50.68400.00%
Burglary50.560.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person112.36-47.62%
Other theft51.24-86.11%
Violence and sexual offences30.56-93.02%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.11-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4320.3734.38%
Anti-social behaviour384.8472.73%
Other theft364.2863.64%
Theft from the person214.0540.00%
Vehicle crime92.3612.50%
Robbery81.01100.00%
Burglary70.9016.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.7920.00%
Public order60.68-40.00%
Bicycle theft40.68100.00%
Drugs20.45-33.33%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.85-5.88%
Other theft223.60-47.62%
Anti-social behaviour222.48-38.89%
Theft from the person152.48-28.57%
Public order101.69-41.18%
Vehicle crime81.1360.00%
Burglary60.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.680.00%
Robbery40.5633.33%
Drugs30.45-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Shoplifting20.23100.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4220.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour364.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.050.00%
Theft from the person213.830.00%
Public order172.360.00%
Drugs71.910.00%
Burglary60.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.680.00%
Vehicle crime50.560.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20249
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202432
July 20243
May 20242
April 202446
March 20243
January 202443
December 202332
November 202334

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20246
December 202310
November 202317

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202441
April 202431
January 202438
December 202322
November 202336

A total of 147 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
July 20241
May 202410
April 202428
March 202411
January 202421
December 202315
November 202321

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235

A total of 176 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202414
July 20242
April 202430
March 20245
January 202436
December 202322
November 202342

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Possession of weapons2
  • 2. London Street
    Total14
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 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. A4206
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Orsett Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 10. A40
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chilworth Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Church Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Gilpin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Orsett Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Gloucester Gardens
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Cleveland Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Eastbourne Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Chilworth Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Hall Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Adpar Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 26. St Mary'S Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Paddington Green
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. St Mary'S Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Lapworth Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2