W2 6PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 6PW

W2 6PW, Westminster has recorded a total of 128 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.74 per 1,000 population. This W2 6PW 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 6PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 6PW, encompassing approximately 8681 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-25.58% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-35.48% decrease)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)

W2 6PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4206 with total crimes: 11
  • Bishop'S Bridge Road with total crimes: 9
  • Hermitage Street with total crimes: 7

W2 6PW 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 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3214.74-25.58%
Violence and sexual offences203.69-35.48%
Other theft192.3090.00%
Theft from the person172.1930.77%
Vehicle crime91.9680.00%
Robbery81.04100.00%
Burglary60.92-25.00%
Bicycle theft50.69-16.67%
Public order40.58-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.46-40.00%
Shoplifting30.35-40.00%
Other crime20.35100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4316.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.95675.00%
Theft from the person133.571200.00%
Other theft101.50400.00%
Burglary81.150.00%
Public order70.9275.00%
Bicycle theft60.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.69400.00%
Shoplifting50.58400.00%
Vehicle crime50.58400.00%
Robbery40.580.00%
Drugs40.46300.00%
Possession of weapons30.46200.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order41.96-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences40.46-50.00%
Other theft20.46-95.45%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.12-83.33%
Other crime10.12-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.12-87.50%
Theft from the person10.12-94.44%
Vehicle crime10.120.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4411.402.33%
Theft from the person185.07-53.85%
Shoplifting82.07-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences80.92-81.40%
Public order70.92-41.67%
Drugs60.81-40.00%
Other crime30.69200.00%
Bicycle theft20.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4324.19-8.51%
Violence and sexual offences434.95168.75%
Theft from the person394.95333.33%
Anti-social behaviour314.490.00%
Public order123.5733.33%
Shoplifting111.38-31.25%
Drugs101.27150.00%
Burglary61.150.00%
Bicycle theft60.690.00%
Vehicle crime50.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.58100.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4711.86-12.96%
Shoplifting165.4123.08%
Violence and sexual offences161.84-50.00%
Public order91.8428.57%
Theft from the person91.04-64.00%
Drugs41.04300.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Robbery10.12-90.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5423.7331.71%
Violence and sexual offences326.22-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour293.6981.25%
Theft from the person253.3425.00%
Shoplifting132.8818.18%
Vehicle crime111.5022.22%
Robbery101.27400.00%
Bicycle theft91.15125.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.0414.29%
Burglary70.92-12.50%
Public order70.81-36.36%
Drugs10.81-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4119.24-19.61%
Violence and sexual offences344.720.00%
Theft from the person203.92-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.30-42.86%
Shoplifting111.8457.14%
Public order111.27-15.38%
Vehicle crime91.2780.00%
Burglary81.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9240.00%
Bicycle theft40.81-42.86%
Drugs30.46-66.67%
Robbery20.35-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5122.69-7.27%
Violence and sexual offences345.879.68%
Anti-social behaviour283.92-22.22%
Theft from the person253.2331.58%
Public order132.88-45.83%
Drugs91.5028.57%
Burglary81.0460.00%
Bicycle theft70.920.00%
Shoplifting70.81-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson50.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.58-37.50%
Robbery40.58-33.33%
Other crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5526.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour366.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.150.00%
Public order243.570.00%
Theft from the person192.760.00%
Shoplifting172.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.960.00%
Vehicle crime81.150.00%
Drugs70.920.00%
Bicycle theft70.810.00%
Robbery60.810.00%
Burglary50.690.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202431
July 20244
May 20248
April 202443
March 202416
January 202432
December 202334
November 202334
October 202331

A total of 215 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202443
April 202431
January 202429
December 202316
November 202328
October 202336

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
May 20247
April 202412
March 20249
January 20247
December 202311
November 202313
October 202324

A total of 186 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 20241
May 202418
April 202439
March 20249
January 202425
December 202320
November 202325
October 202319

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
April 20245
January 202411
December 20239
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 366 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
July 20242
May 202444
April 202443
March 202447
January 202454
December 202341
November 202351
October 202355

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 202410
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.20 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 202411
March 202416
January 202413
December 202311
November 20237
October 202317

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20246
April 202410
March 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20239
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 6PW 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. Bishop'S Bridge Road
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hermitage Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Westway
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. North Wharf Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Warwick Avenue
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Orsett Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 10. Dudley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Blomfield Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Howley Place
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 13. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Church Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Gilpin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Orsett Mews
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Gloucester Gardens
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Cleveland Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Eastbourne Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Chilworth Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Hall Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St Mary'S Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Paddington Green
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. St Mary'S Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Lapworth Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Westbourne Terrace Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Westbourne Terrace Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1