WHISTLER SQUARE, SW1W 8BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1W 8BW

WHISTLER SQUARE, SW1W 8BW, Westminster has recorded a total of 110 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.54 per 1,000 population. This SW1W 8BW 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 8BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1W 8BW, encompassing approximately 4672 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1W 8BW area, explore the SW1W 8BW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)

SW1W 8BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Police Station with total crimes: 19
  • Sloane Square with total crimes: 10

WHISTLER SQUARE, SW1W 8BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2123.5416.67%
Anti-social behaviour204.4917.65%
Shoplifting194.285.56%
Other theft184.07157.14%
Violence and sexual offences113.850.00%
Robbery72.35250.00%
Vehicle crime61.500.00%
Burglary21.28-60.00%
Public order20.43-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1820.971700.00%
Shoplifting183.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.640.00%
Other theft72.35600.00%
Public order71.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.500.00%
Vehicle crime61.280.00%
Burglary51.280.00%
Robbery21.07100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.640.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.21-97.44%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3929.10-7.14%
Other theft238.35-45.24%
Violence and sexual offences184.925.88%
Anti-social behaviour173.85-10.53%
Shoplifting153.64-6.25%
Vehicle crime93.21-30.77%
Burglary41.9333.33%
Public order40.860.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Robbery20.43-71.43%
Other crime20.430.00%
Drugs10.43-66.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4236.1713.51%
Theft from the person428.99-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour198.9958.33%
Violence and sexual offences174.07-34.62%
Shoplifting163.64-27.27%
Vehicle crime133.42333.33%
Robbery72.78-30.00%
Public order41.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-40.00%
Burglary30.6450.00%
Drugs30.640.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4837.88-4.00%
Other theft3710.27-11.90%
Violence and sexual offences267.92100.00%
Shoplifting225.5615.79%
Anti-social behaviour124.71-40.00%
Robbery102.57400.00%
Public order82.14-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson51.710.00%
Vehicle crime31.07-62.50%
Drugs30.64200.00%
Burglary20.64-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5038.3156.25%
Other theft4210.70-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour208.99-4.76%
Shoplifting194.28-9.52%
Public order134.0762.50%
Violence and sexual offences132.7862.50%
Vehicle crime82.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.710.00%
Burglary31.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Robbery20.43-33.33%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4433.380.00%
Theft from the person329.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.850.00%
Shoplifting214.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.490.00%
Public order81.710.00%
Burglary61.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.280.00%
Vehicle crime41.070.00%
Drugs30.860.00%
Robbery30.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 252 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
July 20241
May 20241
April 202439
January 202442
December 202348
November 202350
October 202332

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
April 202417
January 202419
December 202312
November 202320
October 202321

A total of 214 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
July 20241
April 202423
January 202442
December 202337
November 202342
October 202344

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 202418
January 202417
December 202326
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20249
January 202413
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
April 202415
January 202416
December 202322
November 202319
October 202321

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 202310
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
April 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1W 8BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total19
    Other theft9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Sloane Square
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Symons Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Pimlico Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Holbein Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holbein Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sloane Gardens
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Avery Farm Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Chelsea Bridge Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hospital
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. East Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Lower Sloane Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. St Barnabas Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. A3212
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Gatliff Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Cheltenham Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Minera Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Burton Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Chester Row
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Passmore Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Cundy Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Ranelagh Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1