CAXTON STREET, SW1H 0PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1H 0PX

CAXTON STREET, SW1H 0PX, Westminster has recorded a total of 282 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 519.38 per 1,000 population. This SW1H 0PX 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 0PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1H 0PX, encompassing approximately 542 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (75) incidents (-8.54% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (48) incidents (54.84% increase)
  • Other theft: (42) incidents (82.61% increase)

SW1H 0PX 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
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18

CAXTON STREET, SW1H 0PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75519.38-8.54%
Theft from the person48138.1354.84%
Other theft4288.4082.61%
Violence and sexual offences3377.35-21.43%
Shoplifting3360.78175.00%
Public order2060.78-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson836.840.00%
Bicycle theft614.730.00%
Burglary511.050.00%
Possession of weapons59.2166.67%
Drugs49.210.00%
Vehicle crime17.370.00%
Other crime11.84-50.00%
Robbery11.84-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour82438.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences42151.034100.00%
Theft from the person3177.353000.00%
Other theft2357.092200.00%
Public order2342.362200.00%
Shoplifting1242.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson822.100.00%
Burglary514.730.00%
Drugs49.210.00%
Robbery37.370.00%
Possession of weapons35.530.00%
Other crime25.530.00%

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 theft17.37-50.00%
Public order11.840.00%
Theft from the person11.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.84-50.00%

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 theft211.05-95.24%
Violence and sexual offences23.68-93.75%
Theft from the person13.68-98.11%
Anti-social behaviour11.84-98.41%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63449.390.00%
Theft from the person53116.031225.00%
Other theft4297.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences3277.353100.00%
Shoplifting1758.940.00%
Public order1331.310.00%
Burglary723.940.00%
Vehicle crime312.890.00%
Drugs35.530.00%
Other crime35.530.00%
Robbery35.530.00%
Possession of weapons25.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.680.00%
Bicycle theft13.680.00%

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 person49.21-95.18%
Violence and sexual offences17.37-97.78%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person83578.3222.06%
Other theft69152.8713.11%
Anti-social behaviour46127.0831.43%
Violence and sexual offences4584.72-18.18%
Shoplifting2382.88-28.12%
Public order1342.36-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson923.94-18.18%
Burglary716.5875.00%
Vehicle crime712.89-12.50%
Drugs612.89-14.29%
Robbery311.05-70.00%
Other crime15.530.00%
Bicycle theft11.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.840.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person68567.27-22.73%
Other theft61125.24-16.44%
Violence and sexual offences55112.3530.95%
Anti-social behaviour35101.30-32.69%
Shoplifting3264.4623.08%
Public order1458.94-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson1125.7837.50%
Robbery1020.2666.67%
Vehicle crime818.4233.33%
Drugs714.73250.00%
Burglary412.89-20.00%
Bicycle theft27.370.00%
Other crime13.68-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person88616.9962.96%
Other theft73162.0848.98%
Anti-social behaviour52134.45-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences4295.77-8.70%
Shoplifting2677.35-18.75%
Public order2247.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson840.5260.00%
Robbery614.7320.00%
Vehicle crime611.05200.00%
Burglary511.05-64.29%
Possession of weapons39.210.00%
Other crime25.53-33.33%
Drugs23.68100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56515.70-20.00%
Theft from the person54103.14-1.82%
Other theft4999.46-27.94%
Violence and sexual offences4690.25-9.80%
Shoplifting3284.7252.38%
Burglary1458.94366.67%
Public order1125.78-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson520.2625.00%
Robbery59.2125.00%
Other crime39.21-40.00%
Bicycle theft25.53-60.00%
Vehicle crime23.68-33.33%
Drugs13.68-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour70574.630.00%
Other theft68128.920.00%
Theft from the person55125.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences51101.300.00%
Shoplifting2193.930.00%
Public order1838.680.00%
Bicycle theft533.150.00%
Other crime59.210.00%
Robbery49.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.370.00%
Burglary37.370.00%
Vehicle crime35.530.00%
Possession of weapons35.530.00%
Drugs25.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 486 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202431
July 20241
May 20241
April 202453
March 20244
January 202483
December 202368
November 202388
October 202354
September 202355

A total of 350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202442
July 20241
May 20242
April 202432
March 20241
January 202445
December 202355
November 202342
October 202346
September 202351

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 202314
September 20233

A total of 480 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202482
May 20241
April 202463
January 202446
December 202335
November 202352
October 202356
September 202370

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

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202423
July 20241
April 202413
January 202413
December 202314
November 202322
October 202311
September 202318

A total of 196 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.50 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 202332
November 202326
October 202332
September 202321

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20242
January 20249
December 202311
November 20238
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 430 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202423
July 20241
May 20242
April 202442
January 202469
December 202361
November 202373
October 202349
September 202368

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 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

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 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 202310
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1H 0PX 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. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total14
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    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. Greycoat Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 10. Francis Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Victoria Street
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Caxton Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 13. Strutton Ground
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Abbey Orchard Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Old Pye Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Chadwick Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Palace Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 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. Morpeth Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 30. St James'S Park
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1