W2 6LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 6LH

W2 6LH, Westminster has recorded a total of 199 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.50 per 1,000 population. This W2 6LH 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 6LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 6LH, encompassing approximately 11371 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-35.09% decrease)
  • Other theft: (35) incidents (75.00% increase)

W2 6LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 25
  • London Street with total crimes: 14
  • A4206 with total crimes: 11

W2 6LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.50-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour373.43-35.09%
Other theft353.2575.00%
Theft from the person263.0813.04%
Burglary172.2954.55%
Public order101.4911.11%
Vehicle crime80.88166.67%
Robbery70.7040.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.62-14.29%
Bicycle theft50.53-16.67%
Shoplifting30.44-40.00%
Other crime30.26200.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Drugs10.18-85.71%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5717.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences425.01740.00%
Theft from the person233.691050.00%
Other theft202.02400.00%
Burglary111.760.00%
Public order90.97125.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.79600.00%
Drugs70.62600.00%
Bicycle theft60.620.00%
Shoplifting50.53400.00%
Robbery50.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.44200.00%
Possession of weapons20.26100.00%
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 offences51.85-50.00%
Public order40.44-55.56%
Other theft40.35-90.70%
Theft from the person20.35-92.00%
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 theft439.67-44.16%
Theft from the person253.78-62.69%
Violence and sexual offences102.20-84.13%
Public order90.88-43.75%
Shoplifting80.79-33.33%
Drugs60.70-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Other crime30.26200.00%
Bicycle theft20.26-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.18-66.67%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7728.5860.42%
Theft from the person676.77252.63%
Violence and sexual offences635.89231.58%
Anti-social behaviour405.540.00%
Public order163.52100.00%
Drugs131.41225.00%
Shoplifting121.14-25.00%
Vehicle crime111.060.00%
Burglary100.970.00%
Bicycle theft70.880.00%
Robbery50.62400.00%
Possession of weapons30.44200.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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 theft4810.29-38.46%
Theft from the person194.22-52.50%
Violence and sexual offences191.67-67.24%
Shoplifting161.6714.29%
Public order81.41-20.00%
Drugs40.70-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.09-91.67%
Other crime10.090.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7826.738.33%
Violence and sexual offences586.8634.88%
Anti-social behaviour435.1048.28%
Theft from the person403.78-4.76%
Shoplifting143.5216.67%
Robbery121.23100.00%
Vehicle crime121.06-7.69%
Burglary121.06-25.00%
Bicycle theft101.06100.00%
Public order100.88-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson90.880.00%
Drugs50.790.00%
Other crime10.44-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7223.92-28.00%
Violence and sexual offences436.33-20.37%
Theft from the person423.78-2.33%
Anti-social behaviour293.69-27.50%
Public order172.55-34.62%
Burglary161.4933.33%
Vehicle crime131.4162.50%
Shoplifting121.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.0650.00%
Robbery60.7950.00%
Drugs50.53-44.44%
Bicycle theft50.44-28.57%
Other crime30.44200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10027.9612.36%
Violence and sexual offences548.7942.11%
Theft from the person434.7543.33%
Anti-social behaviour403.78-27.27%
Public order263.52-23.53%
Burglary122.299.09%
Drugs91.0628.57%
Vehicle crime80.79-33.33%
Shoplifting80.70-52.94%
Bicycle theft70.70-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.62-57.14%
Robbery40.530.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8928.58-19.82%
Anti-social behaviour557.83-6.78%
Violence and sexual offences384.84-17.39%
Public order343.3421.43%
Theft from the person302.9942.86%
Shoplifting172.6488.89%
Criminal damage and arson141.490.00%
Vehicle crime121.2350.00%
Burglary111.060.00%
Bicycle theft100.9725.00%
Drugs70.88-12.50%
Robbery40.62-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.350.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11129.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour599.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences465.190.00%
Public order284.050.00%
Theft from the person212.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.850.00%
Robbery121.230.00%
Burglary111.060.00%
Shoplifting90.970.00%
Vehicle crime80.790.00%
Bicycle theft80.700.00%
Drugs80.700.00%
Other crime20.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 360 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202457
April 202440
January 202443
December 202329
November 202340
October 202355
September 202359

A total of 171 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20244
May 20249
April 202416
March 20248
January 202410
December 202317
November 202326
October 202334
September 202328

A total of 338 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202423
July 20242
May 202425
April 202467
March 202419
January 202440
December 202342
November 202343
October 202330
September 202321

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
April 202411
January 202412
December 202313
November 20238
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
May 20242
April 20247
January 202410
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 417 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202442
July 20245
May 202410
April 202463
March 202419
January 202458
December 202343
November 202354
October 202338
September 202346

A total of 677 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202420
July 20244
May 202443
April 202477
March 202448
January 202478
December 202372
November 2023100
October 202389
September 2023111

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20241
May 20243
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20245
March 20241
January 202412
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 202312

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
May 20248
April 202412
March 202416
January 202414
December 202312
November 20238
October 202317
September 20239

A total of 100 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
April 202410
January 202412
December 202316
November 202312
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
May 20246
April 202413
March 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237
September 20238

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 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
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 6LH 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. A4206
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Talbot Square
    Total10
    Burglary5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bishop'S Bridge Road
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hermitage Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. London Mews
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Westway
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Kingdom Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. North Wharf Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Leinster Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. B410
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Craven Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Craven Hill Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Cleveland Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Chilworth Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Gilpin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Orsett Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 25. Gloucester Gardens
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Devonshire Terrace
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Cleveland Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Eastbourne Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Chilworth Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Conduit Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1