SW1E 6SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1E 6SB

SW1E 6SB, Westminster has recorded a total of 332 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 337.67 per 1,000 population. This SW1E 6SB 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 6SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1E 6SB, encompassing approximately 983 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (96) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (57) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (45) incidents (73.08% increase)

SW1E 6SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 35
  • Ambrosden Avenue with total crimes: 30
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 21

SW1E 6SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96337.674.35%
Theft from the person5797.6458.33%
Other theft4557.9773.08%
Violence and sexual offences3945.77-18.75%
Shoplifting3339.67153.85%
Public order2633.56-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson1226.4433.33%
Drugs612.2020.00%
Bicycle theft66.100.00%
Burglary46.10-33.33%
Possession of weapons44.0733.33%
Vehicle crime24.070.00%
Robbery12.03-66.67%
Other crime11.02-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour92279.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences4893.571100.00%
Theft from the person3648.821100.00%
Public order3036.61900.00%
Other theft2630.51766.67%
Shoplifting1326.441200.00%
Criminal damage and arson913.220.00%
Burglary69.150.00%
Drugs56.10400.00%
Other crime45.090.00%
Robbery34.07200.00%
Possession of weapons33.05200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.29-33.33%
Other theft34.07-50.00%
Public order33.05-50.00%
Theft from the person33.05-82.35%
Drugs13.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1738.65-78.21%
Other theft617.29-88.46%
Public order66.10-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences66.10-84.62%
Criminal damage and arson16.10-66.67%
Shoplifting11.02-94.12%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-98.68%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person78311.23254.55%
Anti-social behaviour7679.330.00%
Other theft5277.301200.00%
Violence and sexual offences3952.89254.55%
Shoplifting1739.670.00%
Public order1417.29180.00%
Burglary914.240.00%
Drugs59.15400.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.090.00%
Vehicle crime33.050.00%
Other crime33.050.00%
Robbery33.050.00%
Bicycle theft23.050.00%
Possession of weapons22.030.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2243.73-78.64%
Violence and sexual offences1122.38-82.81%
Public order511.19-77.27%
Other theft45.09-95.40%
Drugs14.07-91.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person103410.9011.96%
Other theft87104.7622.54%
Violence and sexual offences6488.49-4.48%
Anti-social behaviour5865.0928.89%
Shoplifting2458.99-29.41%
Public order2224.414.76%
Criminal damage and arson1222.38-7.69%
Drugs1212.2020.00%
Vehicle crime712.20-22.22%
Burglary67.12-25.00%
Robbery46.10-42.86%
Bicycle theft34.07200.00%
Other crime13.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person92386.49-22.03%
Other theft7193.57-18.39%
Violence and sexual offences6772.2115.52%
Anti-social behaviour4568.14-29.69%
Shoplifting3445.7730.77%
Public order2134.58-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson1321.360.00%
Drugs1013.220.00%
Vehicle crime910.1712.50%
Burglary89.1514.29%
Robbery78.140.00%
Possession of weapons17.12-75.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.02-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person118441.4184.38%
Other theft87120.0227.94%
Anti-social behaviour6488.49-7.25%
Violence and sexual offences5865.093.57%
Public order2858.997.69%
Shoplifting2628.48-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson1326.4462.50%
Drugs1013.22233.33%
Vehicle crime810.17166.67%
Burglary78.14-53.33%
Robbery77.1216.67%
Possession of weapons47.120.00%
Bicycle theft34.0750.00%
Other crime13.05-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69364.112.99%
Other theft6870.18-20.00%
Theft from the person6469.16-9.86%
Violence and sexual offences5665.093.70%
Shoplifting3656.9633.33%
Public order2636.6118.18%
Burglary1526.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson815.26166.67%
Robbery68.1450.00%
Drugs36.1050.00%
Vehicle crime33.050.00%
Bicycle theft23.05-60.00%
Other crime22.03-60.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft85363.100.00%
Theft from the person7186.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour6772.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences5468.140.00%
Shoplifting2754.920.00%
Public order2227.460.00%
Burglary522.380.00%
Other crime55.090.00%
Bicycle theft55.090.00%
Robbery45.090.00%
Possession of weapons44.070.00%
Vehicle crime34.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.050.00%
Drugs23.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 661 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202436
July 20243
May 202417
April 202478
March 202422
January 2024103
December 202392
November 2023118
October 202364
September 202371

A total of 446 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202448
July 20244
May 20246
April 202439
March 202411
January 202464
December 202367
November 202358
October 202356
September 202354

A total of 534 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202426
July 20243
May 20246
April 202452
March 20244
January 202487
December 202371
November 202387
October 202368
September 202385

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 202412
December 202310
November 202310
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 203 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202430
July 20243
May 20246
April 202414
March 20245
January 202422
December 202321
November 202328
October 202326
September 202322

A total of 568 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202492
May 20241
April 202476
January 202458
December 202345
November 202364
October 202369
September 202367

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20249
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 202315
September 20235

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
May 20241
April 20243
January 202412
December 202313
November 202313
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 212 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202413
July 20241
May 20241
April 202417
January 202424
December 202334
November 202326
October 202336
September 202327

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Ambrosden Avenue
    Total30
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Buckingham Mews
    Total20
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Gillingham Row
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Old Pye Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Chadwick Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Palace Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 21. Dacre Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
  • 22. B323
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Willow Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. King'S Scholars' Passage
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Artillery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Petty France
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 27. Buckingham Gate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Palace Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Hudson'S Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Greycoat Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1