SW1W 8LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1W 8LT

SW1W 8LT, Westminster has recorded a total of 140 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.38 per 1,000 population. This SW1W 8LT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1W postcode area, which has experienced 183 crimes and a crime rate of 26.98 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1W 8LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1W 8LT, encompassing approximately 4323 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (2000.00% increase)

SW1W 8LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 26
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 17
  • Police Station with total crimes: 13

SW1W 8LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2832.380.00%
Shoplifting276.480.00%
Theft from the person216.252000.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.860.00%
Other theft103.93900.00%
Burglary102.310.00%
Public order82.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.850.00%
Vehicle crime71.620.00%
Robbery41.62300.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

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 theft10.690.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.23-98.21%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5645.3424.44%
Other theft3612.95-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour238.3343.75%
Shoplifting235.32-8.00%
Violence and sexual offences205.32-9.09%
Vehicle crime184.6320.00%
Burglary54.1666.67%
Public order51.1625.00%
Robbery41.16-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.93200.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Drugs10.46-66.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5145.808.51%
Theft from the person4511.80-21.05%
Shoplifting2510.41-41.86%
Violence and sexual offences225.78-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour165.09-36.00%
Vehicle crime153.70114.29%
Robbery73.47-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.6220.00%
Public order41.39-66.67%
Burglary30.930.00%
Drugs30.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5757.131.79%
Other theft4713.18-20.34%
Shoplifting4310.87-10.42%
Violence and sexual offences329.9577.78%
Anti-social behaviour257.404.17%
Robbery125.78200.00%
Public order122.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime72.78-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.62-16.67%
Drugs31.1650.00%
Burglary30.69-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.69-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5958.98-1.67%
Theft from the person5613.6555.56%
Shoplifting4812.9533.33%
Anti-social behaviour2411.10-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences185.5580.00%
Public order164.16100.00%
Vehicle crime123.70140.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.780.00%
Burglary41.39-42.86%
Robbery40.930.00%
Bicycle theft30.93200.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Drugs20.46-33.33%
Other crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6046.7236.36%
Theft from the person3613.8856.52%
Shoplifting368.3316.13%
Anti-social behaviour268.33-25.71%
Violence and sexual offences106.01-54.55%
Public order82.31-33.33%
Burglary71.8540.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.39-44.44%
Robbery41.16-33.33%
Drugs30.9350.00%
Bicycle theft10.69-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4446.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour3510.180.00%
Shoplifting318.100.00%
Theft from the person237.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.320.00%
Public order125.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.780.00%
Vehicle crime92.080.00%
Robbery62.080.00%
Burglary51.390.00%
Bicycle theft21.160.00%
Drugs20.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
April 202423
January 202416
December 202325
November 202324
October 202326
September 202335

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202420
January 202422
December 202332
November 202318
October 202310
September 202322

A total of 296 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 20241
May 20241
April 202456
January 202445
December 202357
November 202356
October 202336
September 202323

A total of 308 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20241
April 202436
January 202451
December 202347
November 202359
October 202360
September 202344

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202418
January 202415
December 20237
November 202312
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 233 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
April 202423
January 202425
December 202343
November 202348
October 202336
September 202331

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20245
January 20244
December 202312
November 202316
October 20238
September 202312

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

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 202312
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total26
    Shoplifting17
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ebury Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Sloane Square
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Holbein Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sloane Square (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Blacklands Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total4
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Lincoln Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Wilbraham Place
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Avery Farm Row
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Chelsea Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. A3216
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Sloane Gardens
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sedding Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Ellis Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Eaton Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Bloomfield Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Whistler Square
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. East Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. St Leonard'S Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Coulson Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Cheltenham Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Lower Sloane Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Draycott Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Symons Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. D'Oyley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1