SW1H 0BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1H 0BU

SW1H 0BU, Westminster has recorded a total of 193 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 311.22 per 1,000 population. This SW1H 0BU 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 0BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1H 0BU, encompassing approximately 620 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1H 0BU area, explore the SW1H 0BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (-15.69% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (5.13% increase)
  • Other theft: (38) incidents (123.53% increase)

SW1H 0BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Margaret Street with total crimes: 31
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 17
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 17

SW1H 0BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43311.22-15.69%
Violence and sexual offences4169.345.13%
Other theft3866.11123.53%
Theft from the person2661.2813.04%
Public order2141.9361.54%
Criminal damage and arson733.8616.67%
Bicycle theft511.290.00%
Shoplifting38.060.00%
Burglary34.8450.00%
Possession of weapons34.8450.00%
Robbery14.840.00%
Drugs11.61-50.00%
Other crime11.61-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51259.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences3982.243800.00%
Theft from the person2362.892200.00%
Other theft1737.091600.00%
Public order1327.411200.00%
Criminal damage and arson620.960.00%
Shoplifting39.680.00%
Burglary24.840.00%
Other crime23.230.00%
Drugs23.230.00%
Possession of weapons23.230.00%
Robbery13.230.00%

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 theft16.45-50.00%
Public order11.610.00%
Theft from the person11.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.61-50.00%

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 theft29.68-94.44%
Violence and sexual offences23.23-95.65%
Theft from the person13.23-97.73%
Anti-social behaviour11.61-97.78%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46335.402200.00%
Anti-social behaviour4574.180.00%
Theft from the person4472.561000.00%
Other theft3670.950.00%
Public order1358.050.00%
Possession of weapons720.960.00%
Burglary511.290.00%
Drugs38.060.00%
Other crime34.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.840.00%
Vehicle crime23.230.00%
Bicycle theft13.230.00%
Robbery11.610.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person49.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.45100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.61-97.92%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48366.044.35%
Theft from the person4677.40-4.17%
Other theft4174.18-14.58%
Anti-social behaviour3266.1123.08%
Public order1651.6045.45%
Shoplifting1425.80-41.67%
Drugs622.580.00%
Vehicle crime69.680.00%
Possession of weapons69.68500.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.68-28.57%
Burglary58.0666.67%
Other crime28.06100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person48380.55-38.46%
Other theft4877.402.13%
Violence and sexual offences4677.40-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour2674.18-35.00%
Shoplifting2441.9371.43%
Public order1138.70-54.17%
Robbery817.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.9075.00%
Drugs611.29500.00%
Vehicle crime69.680.00%
Burglary39.680.00%
Other crime14.840.00%
Bicycle theft11.610.00%
Possession of weapons11.610.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person78451.5044.44%
Violence and sexual offences60125.7846.34%
Other theft4796.7551.61%
Anti-social behaviour4075.790.00%
Public order2464.50140.00%
Shoplifting1438.70-30.00%
Vehicle crime622.5820.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.68-55.56%
Burglary36.45-57.14%
Robbery24.84-33.33%
Drugs13.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.610.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54361.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences4187.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour4066.110.00%
Other theft3164.500.00%
Shoplifting2049.990.00%
Public order1032.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson916.130.00%
Burglary714.510.00%
Vehicle crime511.290.00%
Robbery38.060.00%
Bicycle theft24.840.00%
Other crime23.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202439
July 20241
May 20242
April 202446
March 20242
February 20241
January 202448
December 202346
November 202360
October 202341

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
July 20241
April 202413
January 202416
December 202311
November 202324
October 202310

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 202414
December 202324
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 325 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202423
July 20241
May 20241
April 202444
March 20244
January 202446
December 202348
November 202378
October 202354

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202451
May 20241
April 202445
January 202432
December 202326
November 202340
October 202340

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 261 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202417
July 20241
May 20242
April 202436
January 202441
December 202348
November 202347
October 202331

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Margaret Street
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total17
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Spenser Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Victoria Street
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Caxton Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 7. Strutton Ground
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Abbey Orchard Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Old Pye Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Chadwick Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Great Smith Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dacre Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
  • 14. B323
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Artillery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Petty France
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Buckingham Gate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Dartmouth Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Greycoat Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Great George Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St James'S Park
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. The Mall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Vandon Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Old Queen Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. The Sanctuary
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 27. St Matthew Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Little Smith Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Great Peter Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. A302
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1