SW1W 8DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1W 8DX

SW1W 8DX, Westminster has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.46 per 1,000 population. This SW1W 8DX 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 8DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1W 8DX, encompassing approximately 4556 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-29.63% decrease)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)

SW1W 8DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 19
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

SW1W 8DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3825.46-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences198.34-29.63%
Other theft174.1741.67%
Theft from the person143.73-12.50%
Public order63.07200.00%
Robbery51.3266.67%
Shoplifting31.1050.00%
Vehicle crime30.6650.00%
Bicycle theft30.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-71.43%
Burglary20.44-60.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4226.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences279.228.00%
Theft from the person165.93-36.00%
Other theft123.51-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.630.00%
Burglary51.5425.00%
Robbery31.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-50.00%
Public order20.44-66.67%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4229.6344.83%
Violence and sexual offences259.22-3.85%
Theft from the person255.4956.25%
Other theft205.49-45.95%
Public order64.3920.00%
Burglary41.320.00%
Vehicle crime40.88-20.00%
Robbery40.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.88100.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3730.2948.00%
Anti-social behaviour298.12-17.14%
Violence and sexual offences266.36-18.75%
Theft from the person165.71-52.94%
Robbery83.510.00%
Public order51.76-66.67%
Vehicle crime51.10150.00%
Burglary41.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-50.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Drugs20.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3535.7725.00%
Theft from the person347.68161.54%
Violence and sexual offences327.46128.57%
Other theft257.02-30.56%
Public order155.4936.36%
Robbery83.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7620.00%
Drugs41.32100.00%
Burglary20.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3626.99-12.20%
Anti-social behaviour287.90-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences146.1516.67%
Theft from the person133.07-23.53%
Public order112.85120.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.41-28.57%
Robbery41.1033.33%
Burglary40.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.8850.00%
Drugs20.66-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4128.7520.59%
Anti-social behaviour329.00-15.79%
Theft from the person177.0213.33%
Violence and sexual offences123.73-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson72.63-41.67%
Burglary61.54-14.29%
Public order51.32-44.44%
Drugs31.10-25.00%
Robbery30.66-25.00%
Shoplifting20.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3834.900.00%
Other theft348.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences237.460.00%
Theft from the person155.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.290.00%
Public order92.630.00%
Burglary71.980.00%
Vehicle crime51.540.00%
Robbery41.100.00%
Shoplifting40.880.00%
Drugs40.880.00%
Bicycle theft30.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
April 202425
January 202416
December 202334
November 202313
October 202317
September 202315

A total of 284 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202442
April 202442
January 202429
December 202335
November 202328
October 202332
September 202338

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202427
April 202425
January 202426
December 202332
November 202314
October 202312
September 202323

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 202315
November 202311
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 222 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
April 202420
January 202437
December 202325
November 202336
October 202341
September 202334

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total19
    Other theft9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Pimlico Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ebury Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Peabody Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Sussex Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holbein Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elizabeth Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Turpentine Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cumberland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Avery Farm Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Bulleid Way
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Chelsea Bridge Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Hospital
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. East Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. St Barnabas Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Hugh Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Cambridge Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Clarendon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. St George'S Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. A3212
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Westmoreland Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Winchester Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Alderney Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Sutherland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Sutherland Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Gatliff Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1