SW1W 8RY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1W 8RY

SW1W 8RY, Westminster has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.11 per 1,000 population. This SW1W 8RY 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 8RY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1W 8RY, encompassing approximately 3191 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

SW1W 8RY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paxton Terrace with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Pimlico Road with total crimes: 7

SW1W 8RY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2619.1113.04%
Violence and sexual offences98.15-30.77%
Theft from the person62.8250.00%
Public order51.88150.00%
Robbery41.57300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.25-50.00%
Other theft30.94-40.00%
Burglary20.94-33.33%
Other crime10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2318.499.52%
Violence and sexual offences137.2118.18%
Criminal damage and arson64.070.00%
Other theft51.8825.00%
Theft from the person41.57-33.33%
Burglary31.250.00%
Public order20.94-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2115.675.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.5837.50%
Theft from the person63.4550.00%
Other theft41.88-33.33%
Public order31.250.00%
Burglary30.940.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2016.9233.33%
Violence and sexual offences86.27-52.94%
Other theft62.510.00%
Robbery51.8866.67%
Theft from the person41.57-50.00%
Burglary31.2550.00%
Public order30.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-66.67%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.05142.86%
Anti-social behaviour155.330.00%
Theft from the person84.70166.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.5150.00%
Other theft61.88-14.29%
Public order61.88100.00%
Robbery31.88200.00%
Burglary20.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1514.100.00%
Other theft74.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.190.00%
Burglary31.250.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Theft from the person30.940.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202423
April 202421
January 202420
December 202315
November 202315

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
April 202411
January 20248
December 202317
November 20237

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Paxton Terrace
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Pimlico Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Peabody Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sussex Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Turpentine Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cumberland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Avery Farm Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Chelsea Bridge Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Hospital
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. East Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. St Barnabas Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. A3212
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Westmoreland Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Sutherland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Sutherland Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gatliff Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Passmore Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Cundy Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Ranelagh Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1