SW1W Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1W

SW1W, Westminster has recorded a total of 282 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.57 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SW1W crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SW1W, encompassing approximately 6784 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (61) incidents (48.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (48) incidents (65.52% increase)

SW1W Crime Hotspots

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

  • Terminus Place with total crimes: 45
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30
  • Police Station with total crimes: 19

SW1W Crime Map

Postcodes in SW1W

The postcode district are associated with the SW1W, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SW1W has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6341.5723.53%
Theft from the person619.2948.78%
Other theft488.9965.52%
Violence and sexual offences347.08-12.82%
Robbery175.01142.86%
Vehicle crime122.51100.00%
Shoplifting111.77175.00%
Public order111.62-47.62%
Burglary91.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.33-53.85%
Drugs50.8825.00%
Bicycle theft30.74200.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5133.760.00%
Theft from the person417.52720.00%
Violence and sexual offences396.04875.00%
Other theft295.75480.00%
Public order214.27425.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.101200.00%
Burglary91.920.00%
Robbery71.33133.33%
Vehicle crime61.030.00%
Drugs40.8833.33%
Shoplifting40.59100.00%
Other crime30.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.13-68.75%
Theft from the person50.74-80.00%
Public order40.74-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences40.59-80.95%
Robbery30.5950.00%
Drugs30.44-50.00%
Shoplifting20.44-90.91%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-75.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2516.95-75.96%
Shoplifting223.69-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences213.24-62.50%
Other theft163.10-74.19%
Public order142.36-39.13%
Drugs62.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.88300.00%
Burglary20.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.29-50.00%
Robbery20.29-71.43%
Other crime10.29-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10452.48477.78%
Other theft6215.331450.00%
Violence and sexual offences569.14460.00%
Anti-social behaviour478.250.00%
Shoplifting286.930.00%
Public order234.13475.00%
Vehicle crime93.390.00%
Robbery71.330.00%
Burglary41.030.00%
Possession of weapons40.590.00%
Drugs40.59300.00%
Other crime40.590.00%
Bicycle theft30.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person185.45-75.34%
Violence and sexual offences102.65-78.26%
Other theft41.47-94.59%
Public order40.59-71.43%
Drugs10.59-87.50%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7446.14-14.94%
Theft from the person7310.91-28.43%
Violence and sexual offences4610.76-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour356.78-30.00%
Shoplifting225.1683.33%
Robbery153.24-25.00%
Public order142.21-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson102.06-9.09%
Vehicle crime101.4742.86%
Drugs81.47-27.27%
Burglary41.18-55.56%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10257.4930.77%
Other theft8715.04-1.14%
Violence and sexual offences5612.823.70%
Anti-social behaviour508.25-18.03%
Public order237.37-20.69%
Robbery203.39122.22%
Shoplifting122.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.770.00%
Drugs111.6237.50%
Burglary91.6228.57%
Vehicle crime71.33-22.22%
Bicycle theft21.03100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8855.130.00%
Theft from the person7812.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour6111.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences548.990.00%
Public order297.960.00%
Shoplifting164.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.360.00%
Robbery91.620.00%
Vehicle crime91.330.00%
Drugs81.330.00%
Burglary71.180.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 307 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 51.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202451
April 202447
January 202435
December 202350
November 202361

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 35.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202439
July 20244
May 202421
April 202456
March 202410
January 202446
December 202356
November 202354

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
November 20232

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20242
May 202422
April 202428
January 202422
December 202312
November 202316

A total of 507 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 56.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202441
July 20245
May 202425
April 2024104
March 202418
January 202473
December 2023102
November 202378

A total of 413 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 45.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202429
July 20245
May 202416
April 202462
March 20244
January 202474
December 202387
November 202388

A total of 80 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
July 20243
May 20242
April 20247
January 202415
December 202320
November 20239

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 20239

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
May 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 20237

A total of 143 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
July 20244
May 202414
April 202423
March 20244
January 202414
December 202323
November 202329

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 202410
December 202311
November 202311

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20244
November 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1W postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Terminus Place
    Total45
    Other theft14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Theft from the person9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total30
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total19
    Other theft9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Eccleston Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Phipps Mews
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sloane Square
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pimlico Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ebury Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Holbein Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Holbein Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sloane Gardens
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Elizabeth Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Boscobel Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Hugh Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Headfort Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Hudson'S Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Avery Farm Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Bulleid Way
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Hospital
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lower Sloane Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Chester Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Eaton Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Lower Belgrave Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Ebury Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. St Barnabas Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Hugh Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1