PALMER STREET, SW1H 0AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1H 0AB

PALMER STREET, SW1H 0AB, Westminster has recorded a total of 210 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 349.47 per 1,000 population. This SW1H 0AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1H postcode area, which has experienced 59 crimes and a crime rate of 94.25 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1H 0AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1H 0AB, encompassing approximately 600 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (4000.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (32) incidents (3100.00% increase)

SW1H 0AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buckingham Mews with total crimes: 25
  • Ambrosden Avenue with total crimes: 18
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 14

PALMER STREET, SW1H 0AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59349.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences4198.184000.00%
Theft from the person3268.233100.00%
Other theft2353.252200.00%
Public order2138.282000.00%
Shoplifting1234.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson819.970.00%
Burglary513.310.00%
Possession of weapons38.320.00%
Robbery24.990.00%
Other crime23.330.00%
Drugs23.330.00%

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 theft16.66-50.00%
Public order11.660.00%
Theft from the person11.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.66-50.00%

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 theft29.98-95.12%
Violence and sexual offences23.33-92.31%
Theft from the person13.33-98.28%
Anti-social behaviour11.66-98.21%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person58389.411350.00%
Anti-social behaviour5696.520.00%
Other theft4193.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences2668.232500.00%
Shoplifting1743.270.00%
Public order1328.290.00%
Burglary621.630.00%
Drugs49.980.00%
Other crime36.660.00%
Possession of weapons24.990.00%
Robbery23.330.00%
Bicycle theft23.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.330.00%
Vehicle crime23.330.00%

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 person48.32-93.33%
Violence and sexual offences16.66-97.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person60429.35-14.29%
Other theft5699.85-9.68%
Violence and sexual offences4093.19-21.57%
Anti-social behaviour3866.5722.58%
Shoplifting2363.24-20.69%
Public order1238.28-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson819.970.00%
Drugs613.31-14.29%
Vehicle crime69.98-14.29%
Burglary59.9825.00%
Other crime18.320.00%
Bicycle theft11.660.00%
Robbery11.66-90.00%
Possession of weapons11.660.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person70490.92-22.22%
Other theft62116.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences51103.1841.67%
Anti-social behaviour3184.87-27.91%
Shoplifting2951.5920.83%
Public order1448.26-39.13%
Robbery1023.30150.00%
Criminal damage and arson816.640.00%
Drugs713.31250.00%
Vehicle crime711.6516.67%
Burglary411.65-20.00%
Other crime16.660.00%
Bicycle theft11.660.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person90509.2352.54%
Other theft62149.7737.78%
Anti-social behaviour43103.182.38%
Violence and sexual offences3671.56-10.00%
Shoplifting2459.91-20.00%
Public order2339.94130.00%
Criminal damage and arson838.2814.29%
Vehicle crime613.31200.00%
Burglary59.98-54.55%
Robbery48.32-20.00%
Possession of weapons36.660.00%
Drugs24.99100.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person59424.361.72%
Other theft4598.18-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour4274.89-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences4069.89-4.76%
Shoplifting3066.5766.67%
Burglary1149.92266.67%
Public order1018.31-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson716.6475.00%
Robbery511.6525.00%
Other crime28.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime23.330.00%
Drugs13.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.66-75.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65454.310.00%
Theft from the person58108.17-15.94%
Anti-social behaviour4896.526.67%
Violence and sexual offences4279.8844.83%
Shoplifting1869.895.88%
Public order1729.9588.89%
Robbery428.29-55.56%
Bicycle theft46.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.66-42.86%
Burglary36.66-50.00%
Other crime34.990.00%
Possession of weapons34.990.00%
Vehicle crime24.99-66.67%
Drugs23.33-71.43%

In August 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person69457.640.00%
Other theft65114.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour45108.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences2974.890.00%
Shoplifting1748.260.00%
Public order928.290.00%
Robbery914.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson714.980.00%
Drugs711.650.00%
Vehicle crime611.650.00%
Burglary69.980.00%
Bicycle theft39.980.00%
Possession of weapons34.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 502 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 20241
May 20241
April 202458
March 20244
January 202460
December 202370
November 202390
October 202359
September 202358
August 202369

A total of 422 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 20241
May 20242
April 202441
January 202456
December 202362
November 202362
October 202345
September 202365
August 202365

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 20241
April 202413
January 202412
December 202314
November 202323
October 202310
September 202317
August 20239

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202417
January 202423
December 202329
November 202324
October 202330
September 202318
August 202317

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202441
July 20241
May 20242
April 202426
March 20241
January 202440
December 202351
November 202336
October 202340
September 202342
August 202329

A total of 363 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202459
May 20241
April 202456
January 202438
December 202331
November 202343
October 202342
September 202348
August 202345

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 202311
September 20233
August 20236

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20242
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237
September 20234
August 20237

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 202310
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234
August 20239

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20237

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20233

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232
August 20236

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1H 0AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Buckingham Mews
    Total25
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft3
    Possession of weapons3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Ambrosden Avenue
    Total18
    Shoplifting6
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Park/Open Space
    Total14
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Caxton Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Strutton Ground
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chadwick Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Palace Street
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Artillery Row
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total8
    Public order4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Ashley Place
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Victoria Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Spenser Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Francis Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Thirleby Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
  • 16. The Sanctuary
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 17. B323
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St James'S Park (Gt London) (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Petty France
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Greycoat Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Medway Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Greencoat Row
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Buckingham Gate
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Greycoat Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Greencoat Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Old Queen Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. St James'S Park
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 28. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. St Matthew Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Stafford Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1