SW1H Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1H

SW1H, Westminster has recorded a total of 262 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 418.53 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SW1H crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SW1H, encompassing approximately 626 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (70) incidents (94.44% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (56) incidents (86.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-38.89% decrease)

SW1H Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 36
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 34
  • Spenser Street with total crimes: 26

SW1H Crime Map

Postcodes in SW1H

The postcode district are associated with the SW1H, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SW1H has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft70418.5394.44%
Theft from the person56111.8286.67%
Anti-social behaviour4489.46-38.89%
Violence and sexual offences3070.290.00%
Public order2247.920.00%
Shoplifting1635.14300.00%
Bicycle theft825.560.00%
Drugs412.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.390.00%
Burglary46.390.00%
Robbery26.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons23.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour72345.050.00%
Other theft36115.021700.00%
Theft from the person3057.511400.00%
Violence and sexual offences3047.921400.00%
Public order2247.921000.00%
Robbery635.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.580.00%
Burglary46.390.00%
Shoplifting46.390.00%
Other crime46.390.00%
Drugs46.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft212.78-50.00%
Public order23.190.00%
Theft from the person23.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.19-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft419.17-94.87%
Violence and sexual offences46.39-83.33%
Theft from the person26.39-97.83%
Anti-social behaviour23.19-95.45%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person92450.481050.00%
Other theft78146.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour44124.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences2470.291100.00%
Burglary1238.340.00%
Drugs819.170.00%
Public order612.780.00%
Shoplifting69.580.00%
Other crime49.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.390.00%
Possession of weapons23.190.00%
Bicycle theft23.190.00%
Vehicle crime23.190.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person815.97-85.19%
Violence and sexual offences212.78-94.44%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft60354.63-26.83%
Theft from the person5495.85-20.59%
Anti-social behaviour4286.26-4.55%
Violence and sexual offences3667.09-14.29%
Public order1057.510.00%
Vehicle crime815.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson412.78100.00%
Burglary46.39-66.67%
Drugs26.39-85.71%
Shoplifting23.19-85.71%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft82495.2120.59%
Theft from the person68130.99-24.44%
Anti-social behaviour44108.63-29.03%
Violence and sexual offences4270.29110.00%
Drugs1467.09133.33%
Shoplifting1422.3640.00%
Burglary1222.36200.00%
Robbery1219.17500.00%
Public order1019.17-54.55%
Bicycle theft415.970.00%
Vehicle crime46.390.00%
Possession of weapons26.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.19-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person90476.0473.08%
Other theft68143.7730.77%
Anti-social behaviour62108.6329.17%
Public order2299.0457.14%
Violence and sexual offences2035.1411.11%
Shoplifting1031.95-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson815.970.00%
Drugs612.780.00%
Burglary49.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime46.390.00%
Possession of weapons26.390.00%
Robbery23.190.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft52348.240.00%
Theft from the person5283.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour4883.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences1876.680.00%
Shoplifting1628.750.00%
Public order1425.560.00%
Burglary822.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson812.780.00%
Robbery212.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 454 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202430
July 20242
May 20242
April 202492
March 20248
January 202454
December 202368
November 202390
October 202352

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202430
July 20242
May 20244
April 202424
March 20242
January 202436
December 202342
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 452 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202436
July 20242
May 20244
April 202478
January 202460
December 202382
November 202368
October 202352

A total of 358 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202472
May 20242
April 202444
January 202442
December 202344
November 202362
October 202348

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202422
July 20242
April 20246
January 202410
December 202310
November 202322
October 202314

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20242
December 20234

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20248
January 20242
December 202314
November 20236

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
April 20246
January 20242
December 202314
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 202412
January 20244
December 202312
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
December 202312
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1H postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total36
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Drugs2
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total34
    Theft from the person22
    Other theft8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 3. Spenser Street
    Total26
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 4. Victoria Street
    Total16
    Other theft14
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. Caxton Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour16
  • 6. Strutton Ground
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Victoria Square
    Total12
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 8. Palace Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting12
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Other theft8
    Burglary2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 10. Dacre Street
    Total10
    Other theft8
    Drugs2
  • 11. B323
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
  • 12. Petty France
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
  • 13. Dartmouth Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
  • 14. Palace Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
  • 15. Greycoat Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
  • 16. Bus/Coach Station
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
  • 17. St James'S Park
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Grosvenor Gardens Mews East
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 19. Warwick Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Vandon Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
  • 21. Old Queen Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Stafford Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 23. Beeston Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Queen Anne'S Gate
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 25. Storey'S Gate
    Total2
    Other theft2