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

Overview of Crime in SW1H 0AD

PALMER STREET, SW1H 0AD, Westminster has recorded a total of 263 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 439.78 per 1,000 population. This SW1H 0AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1H postcode area, which has experienced 75 crimes and a crime rate of 119.81 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1H 0AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1H 0AD, encompassing approximately 598 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (68) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (46) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Other theft: (42) incidents (90.91% increase)

SW1H 0AD 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
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 17

PALMER STREET, SW1H 0AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68439.7813.33%
Theft from the person46113.7143.75%
Other theft4276.9290.91%
Shoplifting3370.23175.00%
Violence and sexual offences2855.18-33.33%
Public order1946.82-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson831.770.00%
Bicycle theft613.380.00%
Possession of weapons510.0366.67%
Drugs38.36-25.00%
Burglary35.02-40.00%
Vehicle crime15.020.00%
Robbery11.67-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour60356.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences42100.334100.00%
Theft from the person3270.233100.00%
Other theft2253.512100.00%
Public order2136.792000.00%
Shoplifting1235.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson820.070.00%
Burglary513.380.00%
Drugs48.360.00%
Possession of weapons36.690.00%
Robbery25.020.00%
Other crime23.340.00%

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 theft16.69-50.00%
Public order11.670.00%
Theft from the person11.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.67-50.00%

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 theft210.03-94.59%
Violence and sexual offences23.34-92.59%
Theft from the person13.34-98.28%
Anti-social behaviour11.67-98.25%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person58389.611350.00%
Anti-social behaviour5796.990.00%
Other theft3795.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences2761.872600.00%
Shoplifting1745.150.00%
Public order1328.430.00%
Burglary621.740.00%
Drugs410.030.00%
Vehicle crime36.690.00%
Other crime35.020.00%
Possession of weapons25.020.00%
Robbery23.340.00%
Bicycle theft23.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.340.00%

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 person48.36-93.33%
Violence and sexual offences16.69-97.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person60431.42-14.29%
Other theft55100.33-14.06%
Violence and sexual offences4091.97-21.57%
Anti-social behaviour3966.8918.18%
Shoplifting2365.21-20.69%
Public order1238.46-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson820.07-11.11%
Drugs613.38-14.29%
Vehicle crime610.03-14.29%
Burglary510.0325.00%
Other crime18.360.00%
Bicycle theft11.670.00%
Robbery11.67-90.91%
Possession of weapons11.670.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person70503.32-22.22%
Other theft64117.054.92%
Violence and sexual offences51107.0230.77%
Anti-social behaviour3385.28-29.79%
Shoplifting2955.1820.83%
Public order1448.49-39.13%
Robbery1123.41175.00%
Criminal damage and arson918.3912.50%
Drugs715.05250.00%
Vehicle crime711.7116.67%
Burglary411.71-20.00%
Other crime16.690.00%
Bicycle theft11.670.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person90523.3952.54%
Other theft61150.4941.86%
Anti-social behaviour47102.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences3978.59-4.88%
Shoplifting2465.21-20.00%
Public order2340.13130.00%
Criminal damage and arson838.4614.29%
Vehicle crime613.38200.00%
Burglary510.03-54.55%
Robbery48.36-20.00%
Possession of weapons36.690.00%
Drugs25.02100.00%
Other crime13.34-66.67%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person59434.761.72%
Anti-social behaviour4798.66-16.07%
Other theft4378.59-30.65%
Violence and sexual offences4171.90-2.38%
Shoplifting3068.5666.67%
Burglary1150.16266.67%
Public order1018.39-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson716.7275.00%
Robbery511.7125.00%
Other crime38.360.00%
Vehicle crime25.020.00%
Drugs13.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.67-75.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft62464.860.00%
Theft from the person58103.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour5696.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences4293.640.00%
Shoplifting1870.230.00%
Public order1730.100.00%
Robbery428.430.00%
Bicycle theft46.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.690.00%
Burglary36.690.00%
Other crime35.020.00%
Possession of weapons35.020.00%
Vehicle crime25.020.00%
Drugs23.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 479 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202432
July 20241
May 20241
April 202458
March 20244
January 202460
December 202370
November 202390
October 202359
September 202358

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202442
July 20241
May 20242
April 202427
March 20241
January 202440
December 202351
November 202339
October 202341
September 202342

A total of 408 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202460
May 20241
April 202457
January 202439
December 202333
November 202347
October 202347
September 202356

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 20241
April 202413
January 202412
December 202314
November 202323
October 202310
September 202317

A total of 186 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202412
April 202417
January 202423
December 202329
November 202324
October 202330
September 202318

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20242
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 389 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202422
July 20241
May 20242
April 202437
January 202455
December 202364
November 202361
October 202343
September 202362

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 202311
September 20233

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 202311
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 14 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
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1H 0AD 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. Park/Open Space
    Total17
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Spenser Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Thirleby Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ashley Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Greycoat Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 9. Francis Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Victoria Street
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Caxton Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 12. Strutton Ground
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Abbey Orchard Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Old Pye Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Chadwick Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Palace Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Great Smith Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dacre Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
  • 20. Monck Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. B323
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Artillery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Petty France
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Buckingham Gate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Dartmouth Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Greycoat Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Medway Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 29. St James'S Park
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Emery Hill Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2