SWAIN STREET, NW8 8TS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW8 8TS

SWAIN STREET, NW8 8TS, Westminster has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.09 per 1,000 population. This NW8 8TS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW8 postcode area, which has experienced 285 crimes and a crime rate of 8.40 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW8 8TS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW8 8TS, encompassing approximately 8839 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW8 8TS area, explore the NW8 8TS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

NW8 8TS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadley Street with total crimes: 9
  • Hayes Place with total crimes: 7
  • Casey Close with total crimes: 7

SWAIN STREET, NW8 8TS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.0938.46%
Anti-social behaviour214.0716.67%
Burglary82.3814.29%
Drugs70.9075.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.790.00%
Public order50.68-37.50%
Theft from the person50.57-54.55%
Other theft40.57-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-40.00%
Robbery20.34-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.23-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.202500.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.940.00%
Theft from the person112.040.00%
Other theft101.240.00%
Public order81.130.00%
Burglary70.900.00%
Vehicle crime50.790.00%
Drugs40.570.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Bicycle theft30.340.00%
Shoplifting20.340.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-94.44%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3310.6337.50%
Violence and sexual offences183.73-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson92.04125.00%
Vehicle crime71.020.00%
Other theft60.79-50.00%
Drugs60.680.00%
Burglary60.68200.00%
Theft from the person40.68100.00%
Public order30.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2410.52-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences222.71-26.67%
Other theft122.490.00%
Vehicle crime71.3616.67%
Public order60.79-33.33%
Drugs60.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.680.00%
Robbery40.450.00%
Bicycle theft30.4550.00%
Theft from the person20.34-80.00%
Burglary20.23-66.67%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.56-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour273.39-27.03%
Other theft123.0520.00%
Theft from the person101.36100.00%
Public order91.1350.00%
Burglary61.020.00%
Vehicle crime60.68-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Drugs20.23-60.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.1452.00%
Anti-social behaviour374.30-7.50%
Other theft104.19-41.18%
Vehicle crime81.1360.00%
Public order60.90-33.33%
Burglary60.68-45.45%
Robbery50.680.00%
Theft from the person50.57-37.50%
Drugs50.57-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4015.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences254.520.00%
Other theft172.830.00%
Burglary111.920.00%
Public order91.240.00%
Theft from the person81.020.00%
Drugs80.900.00%
Vehicle crime50.900.00%
Robbery50.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.570.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
April 202426
February 20241
January 202418
December 202322
November 202330
October 202338
September 202325

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
April 202418
January 202433
December 202324
November 202327
October 202337
September 202340

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
December 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202411
January 20244
December 20232
November 202310
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202410
January 20246
December 202312
November 202312
October 202310
September 202317

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW8 8TS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Broadley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
  • 2. Hayes Place
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Casey Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Ashmill Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lilestone Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Jerome Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Frampton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gateforth Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alpha Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mallory Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Grove Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Hospital
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Pollitt Drive
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Shroton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Harewood Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ivor Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Paveley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Grendon Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Swain Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Capland Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Samford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Church Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Mulready Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Plympton Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Plympton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Ashbridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Huntsworth Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1