SW1E 6AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1E 6AU

SW1E 6AU, Westminster has recorded a total of 303 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 314.05 per 1,000 population. This SW1E 6AU 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 6AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1E 6AU, encompassing approximately 964 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1E 6AU area, explore the SW1E 6AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (85) incidents (2.41% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (56) incidents (80.65% increase)
  • Other theft: (43) incidents (79.17% increase)

SW1E 6AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ambrosden Avenue with total crimes: 30
  • Buckingham Mews with total crimes: 20
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 18

SW1E 6AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85314.052.41%
Theft from the person5688.1080.65%
Other theft4358.0479.17%
Violence and sexual offences3644.57-7.69%
Shoplifting3337.31153.85%
Public order2134.20-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson821.770.00%
Bicycle theft68.290.00%
Drugs56.22150.00%
Possession of weapons45.1833.33%
Burglary34.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.110.00%
Other crime11.04-50.00%
Robbery11.04-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83244.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences3986.033800.00%
Theft from the person3140.423000.00%
Other theft2432.132300.00%
Public order2324.882200.00%
Shoplifting1323.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson813.470.00%
Burglary68.290.00%
Possession of weapons36.220.00%
Robbery23.110.00%
Other crime22.070.00%
Drugs22.070.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14.15-50.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.04-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft26.22-95.74%
Violence and sexual offences22.07-92.86%
Theft from the person12.07-98.46%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-98.53%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68270.520.00%
Theft from the person6570.481525.00%
Other theft4767.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences2848.712700.00%
Shoplifting1729.020.00%
Public order1117.620.00%
Burglary811.400.00%
Drugs48.290.00%
Other crime34.150.00%
Robbery33.110.00%
Possession of weapons23.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Vehicle crime22.070.00%
Bicycle theft12.070.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person45.18-95.60%
Violence and sexual offences14.15-97.62%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person91351.3721.33%
Other theft7994.3223.44%
Anti-social behaviour5481.8838.46%
Violence and sexual offences4255.97-28.81%
Shoplifting2343.53-32.35%
Public order1523.847.14%
Vehicle crime815.550.00%
Drugs88.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.290.00%
Burglary58.290.00%
Robbery35.18-66.67%
Other crime13.110.00%
Bicycle theft11.04-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person75338.93-24.24%
Other theft6477.74-16.88%
Violence and sexual offences5966.3351.28%
Anti-social behaviour3961.15-27.78%
Shoplifting3440.4230.77%
Public order1435.24-36.36%
Robbery914.5128.57%
Drugs89.33100.00%
Vehicle crime88.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson88.29-20.00%
Burglary58.29-28.57%
Bicycle theft25.180.00%
Possession of weapons12.07-75.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person99371.0680.00%
Other theft77102.6135.09%
Anti-social behaviour5479.81-1.82%
Violence and sexual offences3955.97-4.88%
Shoplifting2640.42-23.53%
Public order2226.9583.33%
Criminal damage and arson1022.8066.67%
Burglary710.36-41.67%
Robbery77.2640.00%
Vehicle crime67.26100.00%
Drugs46.22300.00%
Possession of weapons44.150.00%
Bicycle theft24.15100.00%
Other crime12.07-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57294.360.00%
Theft from the person5559.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour5557.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences4157.010.00%
Shoplifting3442.500.00%
Public order1235.240.00%
Burglary1212.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.440.00%
Robbery56.220.00%
Vehicle crime35.180.00%
Other crime23.110.00%
Drugs12.070.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 478 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202431
July 20241
May 20241
April 202465
March 20244
January 202491
December 202375
November 202399
October 202355

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202439
July 20241
May 20242
April 202428
March 20241
January 202442
December 202359
November 202339
October 202341

A total of 394 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202424
July 20241
May 20242
April 202447
January 202479
December 202364
November 202377
October 202357

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202423
July 20241
April 202411
January 202415
December 202314
November 202322
October 202312

A total of 439 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202483
May 20241
April 202468
January 202454
December 202339
November 202354
October 202355

A total of 180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202413
April 202417
January 202423
December 202334
November 202326
October 202334

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20242
January 20248
December 20238
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1E 6AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ambrosden Avenue
    Total30
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Buckingham Mews
    Total20
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 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. Thirleby Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ashley Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Greycoat Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 12. Francis Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Victoria Street
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Caxton Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 15. Strutton Ground
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Abbey Orchard Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Old Pye Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Chadwick Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Palace Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 20. Great Smith Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dacre Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
  • 22. B323
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Artillery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Petty France
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Buckingham Gate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Dartmouth Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Palace Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Greycoat Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Medway Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Morpeth Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3