SW1W 8RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1W 8RZ

SW1W 8RZ, Westminster has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.28 per 1,000 population. This SW1W 8RZ 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 8RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1W 8RZ, encompassing approximately 3353 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)

SW1W 8RZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Pimlico Road with total crimes: 7

SW1W 8RZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2420.280.00%
Other theft127.1650.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.58-23.08%
Theft from the person92.9828.57%
Robbery32.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-66.67%
Public order20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2420.579.09%
Violence and sexual offences137.16-23.53%
Other theft83.88-33.33%
Theft from the person72.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.090.00%
Burglary41.7933.33%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Robbery20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2222.964.76%
Violence and sexual offences176.5621.43%
Theft from the person145.0727.27%
Other theft124.17-36.84%
Public order33.58-25.00%
Burglary30.8950.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Drugs10.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2125.0540.00%
Other theft196.2611.76%
Violence and sexual offences145.67-33.33%
Theft from the person114.17-50.00%
Robbery63.2820.00%
Public order41.79-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-66.67%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2230.11144.44%
Violence and sexual offences216.56162.50%
Other theft176.26-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour155.0715.38%
Public order114.47120.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.2850.00%
Robbery51.79400.00%
Burglary21.49-33.33%
Drugs10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2320.87-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour136.86-40.91%
Theft from the person93.88-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.6814.29%
Public order52.3925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49-33.33%
Burglary31.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Robbery10.60-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3026.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour228.950.00%
Theft from the person126.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.090.00%
Public order41.790.00%
Burglary31.190.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202414
January 202411
December 202322
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202424
April 202422
January 202421
December 202315
November 202313
October 202322

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
April 202417
January 202414
December 202321
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 202311
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 202412
January 202419
December 202317
November 202323
October 202330

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 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 8RZ 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. 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. Turpentine Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cumberland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Avery Farm Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Chelsea Bridge Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. East Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. St Barnabas Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. A3212
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Westmoreland Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Sutherland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Sutherland Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gatliff Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Passmore Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Holbein Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Cundy Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Ranelagh Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1