SW1H 9GL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1H 9GL

SW1H 9GL, Westminster has recorded a total of 197 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 315.51 per 1,000 population. This SW1H 9GL 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 9GL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1H 9GL, encompassing approximately 624 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1H 9GL area, explore the SW1H 9GL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Other theft: (39) incidents (105.26% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (37) incidents (8.82% increase)

SW1H 9GL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buckingham Mews with total crimes: 20
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 17
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 17

SW1H 9GL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48315.514.35%
Other theft3976.88105.26%
Theft from the person3762.468.82%
Violence and sexual offences2359.26-11.54%
Public order1736.840.00%
Shoplifting1127.23120.00%
Criminal damage and arson717.6216.67%
Bicycle theft511.210.00%
Possession of weapons58.0166.67%
Burglary38.01-25.00%
Robbery14.80-50.00%
Drugs11.60-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46265.860.00%
Theft from the person3473.673300.00%
Violence and sexual offences2654.452500.00%
Other theft1941.641800.00%
Public order1730.431600.00%
Criminal damage and arson627.230.00%
Shoplifting59.610.00%
Burglary48.010.00%
Possession of weapons36.410.00%
Robbery24.800.00%
Other crime23.200.00%
Drugs23.200.00%

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 theft16.41-50.00%
Public order11.600.00%
Theft from the person11.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.60-50.00%

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 theft29.61-94.12%
Violence and sexual offences23.20-92.00%
Theft from the person13.20-98.21%
Anti-social behaviour11.60-97.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person56307.501300.00%
Anti-social behaviour4389.690.00%
Other theft3468.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences2554.452400.00%
Public order940.040.00%
Burglary614.410.00%
Shoplifting59.610.00%
Drugs38.010.00%
Bicycle theft24.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.200.00%
Other crime23.200.00%
Robbery23.200.00%
Vehicle crime23.200.00%
Possession of weapons13.200.00%

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 person48.01-93.33%
Violence and sexual offences16.41-96.88%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person60360.36-10.45%
Other theft4696.10-14.81%
Violence and sexual offences3273.67-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour3051.2515.38%
Shoplifting1848.05-35.71%
Public order1428.837.69%
Criminal damage and arson622.420.00%
Vehicle crime69.61-14.29%
Drugs59.61-16.67%
Burglary58.0125.00%
Other crime28.01100.00%
Possession of weapons13.200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person67426.02-25.56%
Other theft54107.31-3.57%
Violence and sexual offences4486.4946.67%
Shoplifting2870.4747.37%
Anti-social behaviour2644.84-23.53%
Public order1341.64-31.58%
Robbery920.82800.00%
Vehicle crime714.4116.67%
Criminal damage and arson611.2120.00%
Drugs69.61500.00%
Burglary49.610.00%
Other crime16.410.00%
Bicycle theft11.600.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person90427.6255.17%
Other theft56144.1460.00%
Anti-social behaviour3489.69-2.86%
Violence and sexual offences3054.457.14%
Public order1948.05171.43%
Shoplifting1930.43-9.52%
Vehicle crime630.43500.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.61-37.50%
Burglary48.01-63.64%
Possession of weapons26.410.00%
Robbery13.20-75.00%
Drugs11.600.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person58339.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour3592.890.00%
Other theft3556.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences2856.060.00%
Shoplifting2144.840.00%
Burglary1133.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson817.620.00%
Public order712.810.00%
Robbery411.210.00%
Other crime26.410.00%
Bicycle theft23.200.00%
Vehicle crime13.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202426
July 20241
May 20242
April 202425
March 20241
January 202432
December 202344
November 202330
October 202328

A total of 408 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202434
July 20241
May 20241
April 202456
March 20244
January 202460
December 202367
November 202390
October 202358

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202417
July 20241
April 20249
January 202414
December 202313
November 202319
October 20237

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20245
January 202418
December 202328
November 202319
October 202321

A total of 263 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202446
May 20241
April 202443
January 202430
December 202326
November 202334
October 202335

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 286 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202419
July 20241
May 20242
April 202434
January 202446
December 202354
November 202356
October 202335

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
December 20239
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 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 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1H 9GL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Buckingham Mews
    Total20
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Thirleby Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Victoria Street
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Caxton Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 8. Strutton Ground
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Abbey Orchard Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Old Pye Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Chadwick Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Palace Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Great Smith Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dacre Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
  • 16. B323
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Artillery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Petty France
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Buckingham Gate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Dartmouth Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Greycoat Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Great George Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St James'S Park
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. The Mall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Vandon Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 27. Old Queen Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. The Sanctuary
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 29. St Matthew Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Little Smith Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1