SW1E 6HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1E 6HQ

SW1E 6HQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 236 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 230.11 per 1,000 population. This SW1E 6HQ 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 6HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1E 6HQ, encompassing approximately 1025 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (55) incidents (61.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (41) incidents (70.83% increase)

SW1E 6HQ 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 6HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55230.1161.76%
Anti-social behaviour4553.63-25.00%
Other theft4143.8870.83%
Shoplifting3239.98190.91%
Violence and sexual offences2931.200.00%
Public order1528.28-21.05%
Bicycle theft414.630.00%
Possession of weapons43.9033.33%
Drugs33.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.9350.00%
Burglary32.93-25.00%
Other crime12.93-50.00%
Robbery10.98-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour60187.210.00%
Theft from the person3458.503300.00%
Violence and sexual offences2933.152800.00%
Other theft2428.282300.00%
Public order1923.401800.00%
Shoplifting1118.530.00%
Burglary410.730.00%
Possession of weapons33.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.930.00%
Robbery21.950.00%
Other crime21.950.00%
Drugs21.950.00%

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 theft13.90-50.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.98-50.00%

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 theft25.85-95.56%
Violence and sexual offences21.95-89.47%
Theft from the person11.95-98.59%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-97.56%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person71219.381675.00%
Other theft4569.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour4143.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences1939.981800.00%
Shoplifting1718.530.00%
Burglary816.580.00%
Public order77.800.00%
Drugs46.830.00%
Other crime33.900.00%
Possession of weapons22.930.00%
Robbery21.950.00%
Bicycle theft21.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.950.00%

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 person44.88-96.04%
Violence and sexual offences13.90-96.88%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person101288.6127.85%
Other theft7498.4813.85%
Anti-social behaviour3272.1518.52%
Violence and sexual offences3231.20-27.27%
Shoplifting2331.20-30.30%
Public order922.430.00%
Vehicle crime78.780.00%
Burglary56.830.00%
Drugs44.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.9033.33%
Robbery23.90-77.78%
Other crime11.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.98-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person79283.74-27.52%
Other theft6577.03-9.72%
Violence and sexual offences4463.3857.14%
Shoplifting3342.9026.92%
Anti-social behaviour2732.18-27.03%
Robbery926.3350.00%
Public order98.78-35.71%
Vehicle crime78.7816.67%
Drugs66.83100.00%
Burglary55.8525.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft22.930.00%
Possession of weapons11.95-75.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person109307.140.00%
Other theft72106.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour3770.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences2836.080.00%
Shoplifting2627.300.00%
Public order1425.350.00%
Robbery613.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.850.00%
Vehicle crime65.850.00%
Burglary45.850.00%
Possession of weapons43.900.00%
Drugs33.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202429
July 20241
May 20242
April 202419
March 20241
January 202432
December 202344
November 202328

A total of 455 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 50.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202434
July 20241
May 20241
April 202471
March 20244
January 2024101
December 202379
November 2023109

A total of 324 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202424
July 20241
May 20242
April 202445
January 202474
December 202365
November 202372

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
July 20241
April 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 202314

A total of 243 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202460
May 20241
April 202441
January 202432
December 202327
November 202337

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202411
April 202417
January 202423
December 202333
November 202326

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20239
November 20236

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1E 6HQ 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. Park/Open Space
    Total17
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Spenser Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Thirleby Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ashley Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Victoria Street
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Caxton Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 11. Strutton Ground
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Abbey Orchard Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Old Pye Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Palace Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 15. Dacre Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
  • 16. B323
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Artillery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Petty France
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Buckingham Gate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Dartmouth Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Palace Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Greycoat Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 24. St James'S Park
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. The Mall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Warwick Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Vandon Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Old Queen Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. St Matthew Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Stafford Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1