SW1W 8LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1W 8LH

SW1W 8LH, Westminster has recorded a total of 146 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.83 per 1,000 population. This SW1W 8LH 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 8LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1W 8LH, encompassing approximately 5441 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (2.38% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)

SW1W 8LH 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
  • Eccleston Place with total crimes: 14

SW1W 8LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4326.832.38%
Theft from the person247.909.09%
Other theft204.4166.67%
Violence and sexual offences183.68-33.33%
Robbery83.3133.33%
Vehicle crime81.4760.00%
Public order71.47-30.00%
Burglary61.29-25.00%
Shoplifting51.1066.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-70.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%

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 behaviour4227.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences277.721250.00%
Theft from the person224.96633.33%
Other theft124.04300.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.21900.00%
Public order101.84400.00%
Burglary81.840.00%
Robbery61.47200.00%
Vehicle crime51.100.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Shoplifting30.55200.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.94-72.73%
Theft from the person30.55-66.67%
Robbery20.550.00%
Drugs20.37-66.67%
Public order20.37-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.37-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Shoplifting10.18-95.24%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2114.885.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.86-57.89%
Other theft112.94-71.05%
Theft from the person92.02-83.33%
Public order81.65-50.00%
Drugs61.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.37-33.33%
Robbery20.37-66.67%
Other crime10.37-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5442.6386.21%
Anti-social behaviour409.9221.21%
Other theft387.35-17.39%
Violence and sexual offences386.9840.74%
Shoplifting206.98300.00%
Public order163.68300.00%
Robbery62.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.10-37.50%
Other crime40.920.00%
Burglary30.74-25.00%
Drugs30.5550.00%
Possession of weapons30.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.55100.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4631.9715.00%
Anti-social behaviour338.45-17.50%
Theft from the person296.06-36.96%
Violence and sexual offences275.33-27.03%
Robbery94.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime81.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4750.00%
Shoplifting51.10400.00%
Public order40.92-71.43%
Burglary40.74100.00%
Drugs20.74-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4637.30142.11%
Anti-social behaviour408.4521.21%
Other theft407.35-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences377.3585.00%
Public order146.800.00%
Robbery122.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.74-20.00%
Drugs30.740.00%
Burglary20.55-60.00%
Shoplifting10.37-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4831.0611.63%
Anti-social behaviour338.823.12%
Violence and sexual offences206.0681.82%
Theft from the person193.68-24.00%
Public order143.4975.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.5714.29%
Robbery61.4750.00%
Burglary51.10-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.92150.00%
Shoplifting40.920.00%
Drugs30.7450.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4327.0113.16%
Anti-social behaviour327.90-33.33%
Theft from the person255.8892.31%
Violence and sexual offences114.59-52.17%
Burglary82.0214.29%
Public order81.47-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.47-30.00%
Shoplifting41.29-20.00%
Robbery40.74-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-60.00%
Drugs20.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4831.240.00%
Other theft388.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences236.980.00%
Theft from the person134.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.390.00%
Public order101.840.00%
Burglary71.840.00%
Vehicle crime51.290.00%
Robbery50.920.00%
Shoplifting50.920.00%
Drugs40.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20241
May 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20242
May 20248
April 202416
January 20244
December 202314
November 202314
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202427
July 20242
May 202416
April 202438
January 202427
December 202337
November 202320
October 202311
September 202323

A total of 311 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202442
April 202440
January 202433
December 202340
November 202333
October 202332
September 202348

A total of 244 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
July 20243
May 20249
April 202454
January 202429
December 202346
November 202319
October 202325
September 202313

A total of 299 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202412
July 20243
May 202411
April 202438
January 202446
December 202340
November 202348
October 202343
September 202338

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20242
May 20242
April 20246
January 20249
December 202312
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
May 202421
April 202420
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
May 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20246
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20244
November 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1W 8LH 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. Eccleston Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sloane Square
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Pimlico Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ebury Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Peabody Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Holbein Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Holbein Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sloane Gardens
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Elizabeth Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Boscobel Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Hugh Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cumberland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Avery Farm Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Bulleid Way
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Chelsea Bridge Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Lower Sloane Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Ebury Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. St Barnabas Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Hugh Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Clarendon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Sutherland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Sutherland Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Gatliff Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Eaton Mews South
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Chester Square
    Total1
    Burglary1