SW1W 9JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1W 9JL

SW1W 9JL, Westminster has recorded a total of 146 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.17 per 1,000 population. This SW1W 9JL 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 9JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1W 9JL, encompassing approximately 4538 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1W 9JL area, explore the SW1W 9JL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (600.00% increase)

SW1W 9JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 17
  • London Victoria (Station) with total crimes: 17
  • Police Station with total crimes: 13

SW1W 9JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3632.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences247.931100.00%
Theft from the person215.29600.00%
Public order124.63500.00%
Burglary112.640.00%
Other theft102.42233.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.20800.00%
Robbery71.98250.00%
Vehicle crime61.540.00%
Shoplifting51.32400.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

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 theft33.53-72.73%
Theft from the person30.66-66.67%
Robbery20.660.00%
Drugs20.44-66.67%
Public order20.44-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.44-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Shoplifting10.22-95.24%

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
Shoplifting2117.855.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.63-58.97%
Other theft113.53-71.05%
Theft from the person92.42-85.71%
Public order81.98-50.00%
Drugs61.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.320.00%
Burglary20.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.44-33.33%
Robbery20.44-66.67%
Other crime10.44-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6352.8890.91%
Violence and sexual offences3913.8821.88%
Other theft388.59-11.63%
Anti-social behaviour348.376.25%
Shoplifting207.49185.71%
Public order164.41300.00%
Vehicle crime83.53-11.11%
Robbery61.76-33.33%
Burglary41.320.00%
Other crime40.880.00%
Drugs30.8850.00%
Possession of weapons30.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.66100.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4340.10-4.44%
Theft from the person339.47-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour327.27-13.51%
Violence and sexual offences327.05-13.51%
Robbery97.05-35.71%
Vehicle crime91.9850.00%
Shoplifting71.98250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.5450.00%
Public order41.32-66.67%
Burglary40.88-20.00%
Drugs20.88-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4846.93128.57%
Other theft4510.58-13.46%
Anti-social behaviour379.918.82%
Violence and sexual offences378.1576.19%
Robbery148.15133.33%
Public order123.08-14.29%
Vehicle crime62.640.00%
Burglary51.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.10-33.33%
Drugs30.88-25.00%
Shoplifting20.66-60.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5239.2220.93%
Anti-social behaviour3411.4613.33%
Violence and sexual offences217.4975.00%
Theft from the person214.63-19.23%
Public order144.6355.56%
Criminal damage and arson63.0820.00%
Vehicle crime61.32100.00%
Robbery61.3250.00%
Burglary51.32-44.44%
Shoplifting51.1025.00%
Drugs41.10100.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4332.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour309.47-37.50%
Theft from the person266.6162.50%
Violence and sexual offences125.73-47.83%
Public order92.640.00%
Burglary91.9812.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.98-37.50%
Shoplifting41.10-20.00%
Robbery40.88-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.88-40.00%
Drugs20.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4838.780.00%
Other theft4310.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences239.470.00%
Theft from the person165.070.00%
Public order93.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.980.00%
Burglary81.760.00%
Robbery51.760.00%
Shoplifting51.100.00%
Vehicle crime51.100.00%
Drugs41.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 251 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 35.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
April 202434
January 202432
December 202337
November 202334
October 202330
September 202348

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
August 20249
July 20241
May 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 240 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 20243
May 20249
April 202463
January 202433
December 202348
November 202321
October 202326
September 202316

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20242
May 20248
April 202416
January 20244
December 202312
November 202314
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 20242
May 202416
April 202439
January 202432
December 202337
November 202321
October 202312
September 202323

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

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20248
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
May 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 202421
April 202420
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
May 20242
April 20246
January 20249
December 202314
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 288 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20243
May 202411
April 202438
January 202443
December 202345
November 202352
October 202343
September 202343

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1W 9JL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 2. London Victoria (Station)
    Total17
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Ebury Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Eccleston Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Sloane Square
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Holbein Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Sloane Square (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Boscobel Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 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. A3216
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Phipps Mews
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 16. London Victoria
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Sloane Gardens
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Sedding Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Ellis Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Eaton Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Bloomfield Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Whistler Square
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Lower Sloane Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. D'Oyley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Ebury Mews East
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Eaton Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Gerald Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1