SW1E 5DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1E 5DJ

SW1E 5DJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 318 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 257.00 per 1,000 population. This SW1E 5DJ 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 5DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1E 5DJ, encompassing approximately 1237 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (70) incidents (20.69% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (66) incidents (65.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (48) incidents (29.73% increase)

SW1E 5DJ 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 5DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour70257.0020.69%
Theft from the person6656.5765.00%
Other theft4853.3429.73%
Violence and sexual offences4738.7923.68%
Shoplifting3437.98183.33%
Public order1527.48-42.31%
Criminal damage and arson812.12-33.33%
Robbery66.470.00%
Drugs64.850.00%
Burglary64.85-14.29%
Vehicle crime44.85100.00%
Bicycle theft33.23200.00%
Possession of weapons32.42-25.00%
Other crime22.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58204.470.00%
Theft from the person4046.87900.00%
Violence and sexual offences3832.33850.00%
Other theft3730.71825.00%
Public order2629.90550.00%
Criminal damage and arson1221.011100.00%
Shoplifting129.70500.00%
Burglary79.700.00%
Robbery65.66200.00%
Drugs64.85100.00%
Other crime44.850.00%
Possession of weapons43.23300.00%
Vehicle crime23.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.620.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft420.20-75.00%
Public order43.23-71.43%
Theft from the person43.23-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.23-80.95%
Drugs33.23-50.00%
Robbery22.420.00%
Shoplifting21.62-90.91%
Possession of weapons11.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-75.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2492.13-77.36%
Shoplifting2219.40-51.11%
Violence and sexual offences2117.78-55.32%
Other theft1616.97-74.19%
Public order1412.93-36.36%
Drugs611.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.85300.00%
Burglary23.23-77.78%
Possession of weapons21.62-66.67%
Robbery21.62-60.00%
Other crime11.62-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person106295.79488.89%
Other theft6285.671450.00%
Anti-social behaviour5050.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences4740.41370.00%
Shoplifting4537.980.00%
Public order2236.37340.00%
Burglary917.780.00%
Drugs67.27500.00%
Possession of weapons64.850.00%
Robbery54.850.00%
Other crime34.040.00%
Vehicle crime22.420.00%
Bicycle theft21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%

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 person1830.71-84.62%
Violence and sexual offences1014.55-79.17%
Public order58.08-70.59%
Other theft44.04-95.74%
Drugs13.23-87.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person117321.658.33%
Other theft9494.5616.05%
Violence and sexual offences4875.9711.63%
Anti-social behaviour3738.79-19.57%
Shoplifting3629.90-12.20%
Public order1729.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson1413.7455.56%
Robbery1111.3137.50%
Drugs88.89-42.86%
Vehicle crime86.470.00%
Burglary56.47-44.44%
Bicycle theft24.04-33.33%
Other crime11.620.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person108314.38-12.20%
Other theft8187.28-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour4665.46-19.30%
Violence and sexual offences4337.18-32.81%
Shoplifting4134.7532.26%
Public order1733.13-26.09%
Drugs1413.7455.56%
Burglary911.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime87.2733.33%
Robbery86.470.00%
Bicycle theft36.470.00%
Possession of weapons12.42-75.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person123358.0275.71%
Other theft9699.402.13%
Violence and sexual offences6477.5864.10%
Anti-social behaviour5751.7223.91%
Shoplifting3146.07-16.22%
Public order2325.059.52%
Criminal damage and arson1218.5950.00%
Drugs99.70200.00%
Robbery87.2733.33%
Burglary66.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime64.85200.00%
Possession of weapons44.850.00%
Bicycle theft33.230.00%
Other crime12.420.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft94276.390.00%
Theft from the person7075.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour4656.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences3937.180.00%
Shoplifting3731.520.00%
Public order2129.900.00%
Burglary1216.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.700.00%
Robbery66.470.00%
Bicycle theft34.850.00%
Drugs32.420.00%
Vehicle crime22.420.00%
Other crime11.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 364 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202458
April 202450
January 202437
December 202346
November 202357
October 202346

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
May 20242
April 20245
January 202411
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 676 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 67.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202440
July 20244
May 202424
April 2024106
March 202418
January 2024117
December 2023108
November 2023123
October 202370

A total of 361 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202438
July 20244
May 202421
April 202447
March 202410
January 202448
December 202343
November 202364
October 202339

A total of 536 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202437
July 20244
May 202416
April 202462
March 20244
January 202494
December 202381
November 202396
October 202394

A total of 164 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202426
July 20244
May 202414
April 202422
March 20245
January 202417
December 202317
November 202323
October 202321

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20241
January 20248
December 202314
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 202414
December 20239
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 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
May 20242
April 20249
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 260 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202412
July 20242
May 202422
April 202445
January 202436
December 202341
November 202331
October 202337

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20246
December 20231
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1E 5DJ 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. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. Palace Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 18. King'S Scholars' Passage
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Buckingham Gate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Palace Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Hudson'S Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Morpeth Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Chester Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Grosvenor Gardens Mews East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Eaton Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Warwick Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Lower Belgrave Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Wilton Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Stafford Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Beeston Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1