PALACE PLACE, SW1E 5BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1E 5BJ

PALACE PLACE, SW1E 5BJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 309 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 210.20 per 1,000 population. This SW1E 5BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1E postcode area, which has experienced 105 crimes and a crime rate of 60.73 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1E 5BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1E 5BJ, encompassing approximately 1470 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1E 5BJ area, explore the SW1E 5BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (73) incidents (73.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (4.69% increase)
  • Other theft: (52) incidents (40.54% increase)

SW1E 5BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Terminus Place with total crimes: 45
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 36
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 35

PALACE PLACE, SW1E 5BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person73210.2073.81%
Anti-social behaviour6749.664.69%
Other theft5245.5840.54%
Violence and sexual offences3835.3722.58%
Shoplifting3225.85190.91%
Public order1421.77-41.67%
Robbery69.52100.00%
Drugs64.0850.00%
Bicycle theft54.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.40-16.67%
Vehicle crime33.4050.00%
Burglary32.04-40.00%
Possession of weapons32.040.00%
Other crime22.04-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64160.540.00%
Theft from the person4243.542000.00%
Other theft3728.571750.00%
Violence and sexual offences3125.171450.00%
Public order2421.091100.00%
Shoplifting1116.331000.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.480.00%
Burglary54.080.00%
Drugs43.40300.00%
Other crime42.720.00%
Robbery32.72200.00%
Possession of weapons32.04200.00%
Vehicle crime22.040.00%

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 theft28.16-60.00%
Public order21.36-66.67%
Theft from the person21.36-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences21.36-60.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1623.13-83.33%
Public order610.88-45.45%
Other theft54.08-90.74%
Violence and sexual offences53.40-82.14%
Criminal damage and arson13.40-66.67%
Shoplifting10.68-95.45%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person96198.63433.33%
Anti-social behaviour5765.300.00%
Other theft5438.771250.00%
Violence and sexual offences2836.73180.00%
Shoplifting2219.050.00%
Public order1114.97120.00%
Drugs57.48400.00%
Burglary53.400.00%
Possession of weapons33.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.040.00%
Robbery32.040.00%
Vehicle crime22.040.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Bicycle theft11.360.00%

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 person1825.85-83.78%
Violence and sexual offences1012.24-75.61%
Public order56.80-70.59%
Other theft43.40-95.29%
Drugs12.72-88.89%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person111248.290.91%
Other theft8575.516.25%
Violence and sexual offences4157.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour3927.89-4.88%
Shoplifting2926.53-21.62%
Public order1719.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson1111.56120.00%
Drugs97.48-35.71%
Robbery96.1228.57%
Vehicle crime76.12-12.50%
Burglary44.76-55.56%
Bicycle theft22.72-33.33%
Other crime11.360.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person110254.41-16.67%
Other theft8074.83-14.89%
Violence and sexual offences4154.42-28.07%
Anti-social behaviour4127.89-34.92%
Shoplifting3727.8927.59%
Public order1725.17-19.05%
Drugs1411.5675.00%
Burglary99.52125.00%
Vehicle crime86.1214.29%
Robbery75.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.76-37.50%
Bicycle theft33.400.00%
Possession of weapons12.04-75.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person132297.950.00%
Other theft9489.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour6363.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences5742.860.00%
Shoplifting2938.770.00%
Public order2119.730.00%
Drugs814.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.440.00%
Robbery75.440.00%
Vehicle crime74.760.00%
Burglary44.760.00%
Possession of weapons42.720.00%
Bicycle theft32.720.00%
Other crime12.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 600 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 66.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202442
July 20242
May 202416
April 202496
March 202418
January 2024111
December 2023110
November 2023132

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202431
July 20242
May 20245
April 202428
March 202410
January 202441
December 202341
November 202357

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 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202437
July 20242
May 20245
April 202454
March 20244
January 202485
December 202380
November 202394

A total of 331 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 55.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202464
April 202457
January 202439
December 202341
November 202363

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202424
July 20242
May 20246
April 202411
March 20245
January 202417
December 202317
November 202321

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20249
December 202314
November 20238

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
May 20241
April 20243
January 202411
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241
April 202422
January 202429
December 202337
November 202329

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1E 5BJ 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
    Total36
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft4
    Burglary2
    Other crime2
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total35
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ambrosden Avenue
    Total30
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Buckingham Mews
    Total20
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Carlisle Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Park/Open Space
    Total14
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Spenser Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Phipps Mews
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Thirleby Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ashley Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Victoria Street
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Caxton Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 14. Victoria Square
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Palace Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 16. King'S Scholars' Passage
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Petty France
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Buckingham Gate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Palace Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Hudson'S Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Morpeth Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Chester Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Grosvenor Gardens Mews East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Eaton Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Warwick Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Lower Belgrave Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Vandon Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Constitution Hill
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Stafford Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Beeston Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1