SW1E 5BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1E 5BY

SW1E 5BY, Westminster has recorded a total of 312 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 234.26 per 1,000 population. This SW1E 5BY 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 5BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1E 5BY, encompassing approximately 1331 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (19.64% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (65) incidents (75.68% increase)
  • Other theft: (48) incidents (45.45% increase)

SW1E 5BY 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

SW1E 5BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67234.2619.64%
Theft from the person6550.3175.68%
Other theft4848.8045.45%
Violence and sexual offences4536.0436.36%
Shoplifting3433.79209.09%
Public order1525.53-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.26-20.00%
Robbery66.0150.00%
Drugs64.5150.00%
Burglary54.51-16.67%
Bicycle theft43.750.00%
Vehicle crime43.00100.00%
Possession of weapons33.000.00%
Other crime22.25-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56170.440.00%
Theft from the person3742.051750.00%
Other theft3327.781550.00%
Violence and sexual offences3324.781550.00%
Public order2524.781150.00%
Shoplifting1118.771000.00%
Criminal damage and arson108.260.00%
Burglary67.510.00%
Robbery44.51300.00%
Drugs43.00300.00%
Other crime33.000.00%
Possession of weapons32.25200.00%
Vehicle crime22.250.00%

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 theft29.01-60.00%
Public order21.50-66.67%
Theft from the person21.50-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences21.50-60.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

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 person1625.53-82.22%
Public order612.01-40.00%
Other theft54.51-89.80%
Violence and sexual offences53.75-84.38%
Criminal damage and arson13.75-50.00%
Shoplifting10.75-95.45%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person90210.24400.00%
Anti-social behaviour5267.580.00%
Other theft4939.041125.00%
Violence and sexual offences3236.79220.00%
Shoplifting2224.030.00%
Public order1016.52100.00%
Burglary87.510.00%
Drugs46.01300.00%
Possession of weapons33.000.00%
Robbery32.250.00%
Vehicle crime22.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Bicycle theft21.500.00%
Other crime11.500.00%

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 person1828.53-84.35%
Violence and sexual offences1013.52-78.26%
Public order57.51-70.59%
Other theft43.75-95.74%
Drugs13.00-88.89%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person115292.836.48%
Other theft9486.359.30%
Violence and sexual offences4670.584.55%
Anti-social behaviour3534.54-16.67%
Shoplifting3426.28-5.56%
Public order1725.53-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson1412.7675.00%
Robbery1010.5125.00%
Drugs97.51-35.71%
Vehicle crime86.760.00%
Burglary56.01-44.44%
Bicycle theft23.75-33.33%
Other crime11.500.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person108289.82-15.62%
Other theft8681.09-8.51%
Violence and sexual offences4464.57-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour4233.04-22.22%
Shoplifting3631.5420.00%
Public order1827.03-30.77%
Drugs1413.5255.56%
Burglary910.5128.57%
Vehicle crime86.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson86.01-33.33%
Robbery86.010.00%
Bicycle theft36.010.00%
Possession of weapons12.25-75.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person128334.8772.97%
Other theft9496.111.08%
Violence and sexual offences6470.5856.10%
Anti-social behaviour5448.0528.57%
Shoplifting3040.55-16.67%
Public order2622.5323.81%
Criminal damage and arson1219.5250.00%
Drugs99.01200.00%
Robbery86.7633.33%
Burglary76.01-41.67%
Vehicle crime65.26200.00%
Possession of weapons44.510.00%
Bicycle theft33.000.00%
Other crime12.250.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft93256.790.00%
Theft from the person7469.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour4255.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences4131.540.00%
Shoplifting3630.780.00%
Public order2127.030.00%
Burglary1215.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.010.00%
Robbery66.010.00%
Bicycle theft34.510.00%
Drugs32.250.00%
Vehicle crime22.250.00%
Other crime11.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 348 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202456
April 202452
January 202435
December 202342
November 202354
October 202342

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

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
April 20243
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 653 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 65.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202437
July 20242
May 202416
April 202490
March 202418
January 2024115
December 2023108
November 2023128
October 202374

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202433
July 20242
May 20245
April 202432
March 202410
January 202446
December 202344
November 202364
October 202341

A total of 508 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202433
July 20242
May 20245
April 202449
March 20244
January 202494
December 202386
November 202394
October 202393

A total of 145 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202425
July 20242
May 20246
April 202410
March 20245
January 202417
December 202318
November 202326
October 202321

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20249
December 202314
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
May 20241
April 20242
January 202414
December 20238
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 205 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241
April 202422
January 202434
December 202336
November 202330
October 202336

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 5BY 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. Eccleston Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Francis Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Gillingham Row
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Victoria Square
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Gillingham Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Palace Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 17. King'S Scholars' Passage
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other 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. Wilton Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Stafford Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Beeston Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1