SW1W 0EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1W 0EB

SW1W 0EB, Westminster has recorded a total of 326 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 235.75 per 1,000 population. This SW1W 0EB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1W postcode area, which has experienced 217 crimes and a crime rate of 31.99 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1W 0EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1W 0EB, encompassing approximately 1382 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (71) incidents (57.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (68) incidents (3.03% increase)
  • Other theft: (51) incidents (37.84% increase)

SW1W 0EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Terminus Place with total crimes: 45
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 36
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 35

SW1W 0EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person71235.7557.78%
Anti-social behaviour6851.343.03%
Other theft5149.1737.84%
Violence and sexual offences4636.8815.00%
Shoplifting3233.27166.67%
Public order1523.14-44.44%
Robbery810.8514.29%
Criminal damage and arson85.79-27.27%
Drugs75.7916.67%
Burglary75.06-12.50%
Vehicle crime55.0666.67%
Bicycle theft33.62200.00%
Possession of weapons32.17-25.00%
Other crime22.17-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66195.250.00%
Theft from the person4547.731025.00%
Violence and sexual offences4032.54900.00%
Other theft3728.93825.00%
Public order2726.76575.00%
Shoplifting1219.53500.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.681000.00%
Burglary87.950.00%
Robbery75.79250.00%
Drugs65.06100.00%
Possession of weapons44.34300.00%
Vehicle crime32.890.00%
Other crime32.170.00%
Bicycle theft12.170.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft418.08-75.00%
Public order42.89-71.43%
Theft from the person42.89-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.89-80.95%
Drugs32.89-50.00%
Robbery22.170.00%
Shoplifting21.45-90.91%
Possession of weapons11.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-75.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2482.44-78.18%
Shoplifting2217.36-48.84%
Violence and sexual offences2115.91-58.00%
Other theft1615.19-73.77%
Public order1411.57-41.67%
Drugs610.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.34300.00%
Burglary22.89-71.43%
Possession of weapons21.45-60.00%
Robbery21.45-77.78%
Other crime11.45-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person110274.80511.11%
Other theft6179.551425.00%
Anti-social behaviour5544.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences5039.77400.00%
Shoplifting4336.160.00%
Public order2431.10380.00%
Robbery917.360.00%
Burglary76.510.00%
Drugs65.06500.00%
Possession of weapons54.340.00%
Vehicle crime33.620.00%
Bicycle theft32.170.00%
Other crime32.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.170.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1827.48-82.18%
Violence and sexual offences1013.02-77.27%
Public order57.23-66.67%
Other theft43.62-95.51%
Drugs12.89-87.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person101256.723.06%
Other theft8973.0415.58%
Violence and sexual offences4464.3612.82%
Anti-social behaviour4131.82-34.92%
Shoplifting1929.650.00%
Public order1513.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson1410.85100.00%
Robbery1210.12-7.69%
Drugs88.68-42.86%
Vehicle crime65.7920.00%
Bicycle theft34.340.00%
Burglary32.17-70.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person98266.842.08%
Other theft7770.87-19.79%
Anti-social behaviour6355.683.28%
Violence and sexual offences3945.56-30.36%
Public order2028.200.00%
Shoplifting1914.460.00%
Drugs1413.7440.00%
Robbery1310.1218.18%
Burglary109.4066.67%
Criminal damage and arson77.23-36.36%
Vehicle crime55.0625.00%
Bicycle theft33.62-25.00%
Possession of weapons12.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person96287.8157.38%
Other theft9669.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour6169.427.02%
Violence and sexual offences5644.1169.70%
Public order2040.505.26%
Shoplifting1914.46-17.39%
Robbery1113.74120.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.9583.33%
Drugs107.95233.33%
Burglary67.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime44.34100.00%
Bicycle theft42.89100.00%
Possession of weapons32.890.00%
Other crime12.170.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft96228.520.00%
Theft from the person6169.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour5744.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences3341.220.00%
Shoplifting2323.860.00%
Public order1916.630.00%
Burglary913.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.510.00%
Robbery54.340.00%
Drugs33.620.00%
Vehicle crime22.170.00%
Bicycle theft21.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 411 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 58.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202466
April 202455
January 202441
December 202363
November 202361
October 202357

A total of 628 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 62.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202445
July 20244
May 202424
April 2024110
March 202418
January 2024101
December 202398
November 202396
October 202361

A total of 163 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202427
July 20244
May 202414
April 202424
March 20245
January 202415
December 202320
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20242
May 20242
April 20249
January 202412
December 202313
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 343 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202440
July 20244
May 202421
April 202450
March 202410
January 202444
December 202339
November 202356
October 202333

A total of 531 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202437
July 20244
May 202416
April 202461
March 20244
January 202489
December 202377
November 202396
October 202396

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20241
January 20248
December 202314
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 202414
December 20237
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
May 20242
April 20247
January 20243
December 202310
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 191 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202412
July 20242
May 202422
April 202443
January 202419
December 202319
November 202319
October 202323

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1W 0EB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Terminus Place
    Total45
    Other theft14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Theft from the person9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total36
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft4
    Burglary2
    Other crime2
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total35
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ambrosden Avenue
    Total30
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Buckingham Mews
    Total20
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Carlisle Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Eccleston Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Phipps Mews
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Ashley Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Gillingham Row
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Victoria Square
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Gillingham Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 15. Palace Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 16. Ebury Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Elizabeth Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Boscobel Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Hugh Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. King'S Scholars' Passage
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Palace Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Hudson'S Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Bulleid Way
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Morpeth Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Chester Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Grosvenor Gardens Mews East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 27. Eaton Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Warwick Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Lower Belgrave Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Ebury Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1