SW1W 8NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1W 8NB

SW1W 8NB, Westminster has recorded a total of 145 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.10 per 1,000 population. This SW1W 8NB 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 8NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1W 8NB, encompassing approximately 5555 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-4.65% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)

SW1W 8NB 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 8NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4126.10-4.65%
Theft from the person247.389.09%
Other theft214.3261.54%
Violence and sexual offences183.78-33.33%
Robbery83.2433.33%
Vehicle crime81.4460.00%
Public order71.44-30.00%
Shoplifting51.2666.67%
Burglary50.90-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-66.67%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4327.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences277.741250.00%
Theft from the person224.86633.33%
Other theft133.96333.33%
Public order102.34400.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.80800.00%
Burglary81.620.00%
Robbery61.44200.00%
Vehicle crime51.080.00%
Shoplifting30.90200.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
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 theft32.88-72.73%
Theft from the person30.54-66.67%
Robbery20.540.00%
Drugs20.36-66.67%
Public order20.36-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.36-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
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
Shoplifting2114.585.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.78-58.97%
Other theft112.88-71.05%
Theft from the person91.98-83.02%
Public order81.62-52.94%
Drugs61.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Burglary20.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.36-33.33%
Robbery20.36-66.67%
Other crime10.36-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5341.5876.67%
Violence and sexual offences399.5444.44%
Other theft387.02-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour376.8412.12%
Shoplifting206.66300.00%
Public order173.60325.00%
Robbery63.06-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.08-44.44%
Burglary40.900.00%
Other crime40.720.00%
Drugs30.7250.00%
Possession of weapons30.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.54100.00%

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 theft4631.866.98%
Anti-social behaviour338.28-17.50%
Theft from the person305.94-34.78%
Violence and sexual offences275.40-27.03%
Robbery104.86-16.67%
Vehicle crime91.80125.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6220.00%
Shoplifting51.08400.00%
Public order40.90-71.43%
Burglary40.72100.00%
Drugs20.72-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4637.26119.05%
Other theft438.28-8.51%
Anti-social behaviour407.7417.65%
Violence and sexual offences377.2085.00%
Public order146.667.69%
Robbery122.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.16-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.90-20.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Burglary20.54-60.00%
Shoplifting10.36-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4730.609.30%
Anti-social behaviour348.466.25%
Theft from the person216.12-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences203.7866.67%
Public order133.6044.44%
Criminal damage and arson82.3414.29%
Robbery61.44100.00%
Burglary51.08-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.90150.00%
Shoplifting40.900.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
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 theft4327.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour327.740.00%
Theft from the person275.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.860.00%
Public order92.160.00%
Burglary81.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.440.00%
Shoplifting41.260.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20241
May 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20242
May 20248
April 202417
January 20244
December 202314
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202427
July 20242
May 202416
April 202439
January 202427
December 202337
November 202320
October 202312

A total of 260 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202443
April 202437
January 202433
December 202340
November 202334
October 202332

A total of 235 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
July 20243
May 20249
April 202453
January 202430
December 202346
November 202321
October 202327

A total of 265 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
July 20243
May 202411
April 202438
January 202446
December 202343
November 202347
October 202343

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243
November 20232

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.11 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 202410
December 202312
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.11 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

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
May 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.78 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 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1W 8NB 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. Hospital
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. East Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Lower Sloane Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Ebury Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. St Barnabas Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Hugh Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Sutherland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Sutherland Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Gatliff Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Eaton Gate
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1