DESBOROUGH CLOSE, W2 6PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 6PQ

DESBOROUGH CLOSE, W2 6PQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 159 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.57 per 1,000 population. This W2 6PQ 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 6PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 6PQ, encompassing approximately 5983 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)

W2 6PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cirencester Street with total crimes: 17
  • Alfred Road with total crimes: 15
  • Bourne Terrace with total crimes: 8

DESBOROUGH CLOSE, W2 6PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5226.5713.04%
Violence and sexual offences268.69-33.33%
Other theft154.3550.00%
Robbery132.51160.00%
Burglary102.1711.11%
Criminal damage and arson101.6725.00%
Public order101.67-37.50%
Vehicle crime91.67-18.18%
Theft from the person71.5040.00%
Bicycle theft21.170.00%
Drugs20.33-60.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4626.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences397.693800.00%
Public order166.52700.00%
Vehicle crime112.670.00%
Other theft101.84900.00%
Burglary91.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.500.00%
Theft from the person51.34400.00%
Drugs50.840.00%
Robbery50.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.84100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.330.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.84-80.00%
Other theft10.33-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Public order10.17-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5022.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences228.360.00%
Burglary143.680.00%
Public order142.34600.00%
Theft from the person102.34400.00%
Other theft81.67166.67%
Vehicle crime81.340.00%
Robbery61.340.00%
Bicycle theft21.000.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31.17-72.73%
Public order20.50-80.00%
Theft from the person20.33-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3623.069.09%
Violence and sexual offences316.0229.17%
Burglary125.18-14.29%
Other theft112.01-21.43%
Public order101.8411.11%
Criminal damage and arson91.6712.50%
Bicycle theft81.500.00%
Theft from the person81.34100.00%
Vehicle crime71.34-22.22%
Robbery51.17150.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3319.72-5.71%
Violence and sexual offences245.52-42.86%
Other theft144.017.69%
Burglary142.3440.00%
Vehicle crime92.3412.50%
Public order91.50-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.500.00%
Theft from the person41.34-33.33%
Robbery20.67-60.00%
Drugs10.33-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4224.4061.54%
Anti-social behaviour357.02-10.26%
Other theft135.85-27.78%
Public order112.17120.00%
Burglary101.8442.86%
Vehicle crime81.67-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson81.34-11.11%
Theft from the person61.340.00%
Drugs61.0020.00%
Robbery51.00150.00%
Bicycle theft20.84-33.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3922.40-26.42%
Violence and sexual offences266.52-33.33%
Other theft184.3550.00%
Vehicle crime133.01116.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.17125.00%
Burglary71.50-12.50%
Theft from the person61.17100.00%
Drugs51.000.00%
Public order50.84-61.54%
Bicycle theft30.84-62.50%
Robbery20.50-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5326.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences398.860.00%
Public order136.520.00%
Other theft122.170.00%
Burglary82.010.00%
Bicycle theft81.340.00%
Robbery81.340.00%
Vehicle crime61.340.00%
Drugs51.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.840.00%
Theft from the person30.670.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 344 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202446
April 202450
January 202436
December 202333
November 202335
October 202339
September 202353

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20248
November 20232
October 20233
September 20238

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

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 202414
January 202412
December 202314
November 202310
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
January 202411
December 202314
November 202313
October 202318
September 202312

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202439
July 20241
April 202422
January 202431
December 202324
November 202342
October 202326
September 202339

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
March 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
May 20241
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 20242
May 20241
April 202414
March 20242
January 202410
December 20239
November 202311
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cirencester Street
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Alfred Road
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Kingdom Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Formosa Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Warwick Avenue
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Clearwell Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Amberley Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Orsett Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 11. Blomfield Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Celbridge Mews
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Foscote Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Woodchester Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. St. Peter'S Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 17. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Braden Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Shirland Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Barnwood Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Elnathan Mews
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Delamere Terrace
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Senior Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Nightclub
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Porchester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Orsett Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 27. Warrington Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Aldsworth Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Lapworth Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Westbourne Terrace Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1