SW1W 9QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1W 9QB

SW1W 9QB, Westminster has recorded a total of 221 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 68.12 per 1,000 population. This SW1W 9QB 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 9QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1W 9QB, encompassing approximately 3244 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (9.30% increase)
  • Other theft: (43) incidents (65.38% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (42) incidents (50.00% increase)

SW1W 9QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Terminus Place with total crimes: 45
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Police Station with total crimes: 19

SW1W 9QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4768.129.30%
Other theft4314.4965.38%
Theft from the person4213.2550.00%
Violence and sexual offences3012.9530.43%
Vehicle crime129.25140.00%
Robbery103.7025.00%
Public order93.08-25.00%
Burglary72.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.16-40.00%
Shoplifting61.8550.00%
Drugs51.8525.00%
Bicycle theft31.54200.00%
Other crime10.92-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4353.630.00%
Theft from the person2813.25600.00%
Other theft268.63550.00%
Violence and sexual offences238.01475.00%
Public order127.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.70900.00%
Robbery83.08300.00%
Burglary72.470.00%
Vehicle crime52.160.00%
Drugs41.5433.33%
Shoplifting41.23100.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.71-75.00%
Public order41.23-71.43%
Theft from the person41.23-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.23-80.95%
Drugs31.23-50.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.62-90.91%
Possession of weapons10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2435.14-72.09%
Shoplifting227.40-12.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.78-55.32%
Other theft166.47-69.23%
Public order144.93-30.00%
Drugs64.3220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.85300.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.62-50.00%
Robbery20.62-71.43%
Other crime10.62-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8692.16377.78%
Other theft5226.511200.00%
Violence and sexual offences4716.03370.00%
Anti-social behaviour4214.490.00%
Shoplifting2512.950.00%
Public order207.71400.00%
Robbery76.160.00%
Drugs52.16400.00%
Vehicle crime41.540.00%
Possession of weapons41.230.00%
Other crime41.230.00%
Bicycle theft21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1811.40-59.09%
Violence and sexual offences105.55-75.00%
Other theft43.08-92.98%
Public order41.23-69.23%
Drugs11.23-83.33%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5771.51-6.56%
Theft from the person4417.57-40.54%
Violence and sexual offences4013.5617.65%
Anti-social behaviour2812.33-30.00%
Public order138.63-27.78%
Shoplifting114.01175.00%
Robbery103.39-28.57%
Vehicle crime93.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.77166.67%
Drugs62.47-57.14%
Burglary41.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.230.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7485.6954.17%
Other theft6122.81-6.15%
Anti-social behaviour4018.80-18.37%
Violence and sexual offences3412.33-15.00%
Public order1810.48-14.29%
Robbery145.55100.00%
Drugs144.32100.00%
Burglary84.32100.00%
Vehicle crime62.47-14.29%
Shoplifting41.85-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.92100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6580.45-14.47%
Anti-social behaviour4920.0419.51%
Theft from the person4815.1017.07%
Violence and sexual offences4014.8060.00%
Public order2112.3340.00%
Drugs76.4775.00%
Robbery72.160.00%
Vehicle crime72.1675.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.1650.00%
Shoplifting51.85-28.57%
Burglary41.54-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7671.2016.92%
Theft from the person4123.435.13%
Anti-social behaviour4112.642.50%
Violence and sexual offences2512.64-21.88%
Public order157.7150.00%
Robbery74.62-12.50%
Shoplifting72.160.00%
Burglary62.1620.00%
Vehicle crime41.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.23-20.00%
Drugs41.23-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6568.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour4020.040.00%
Theft from the person3912.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences3212.020.00%
Public order109.860.00%
Robbery83.080.00%
Shoplifting72.470.00%
Drugs62.160.00%
Burglary51.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.540.00%
Vehicle crime31.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 448 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202428
July 20244
May 202424
April 202486
March 202418
January 202444
December 202374
November 202348
October 202341
September 202339

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202423
July 20244
May 202421
April 202447
March 202410
January 202440
December 202334
November 202340
October 202325
September 202332

A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202443
April 202442
January 202428
December 202340
November 202349
October 202341
September 202340

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20244
May 202414
April 202420
March 20244
January 202413
December 202318
November 202321
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 469 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202426
July 20244
May 202416
April 202452
March 20244
January 202457
December 202361
November 202365
October 202376
September 202365

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
January 20246
December 202314
November 20237
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20242
May 20242
April 20247
January 202410
December 202314
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
May 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
November 20231

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
May 202422
April 202425
January 202411
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Terminus Place
    Total45
    Other theft14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Theft from the person9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total19
    Other theft9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Eccleston Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Phipps Mews
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Pimlico Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Victoria Square
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Ebury Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Elizabeth Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Boscobel Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Hugh Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hudson'S Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Avery Farm Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Bulleid Way
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Chesham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Grosvenor Gardens Mews East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Eaton Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Lower Belgrave Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Ebury Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Hugh Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Sloane Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. West Eaton Place Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Belgrave Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Upper Belgrave Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Wilton Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Belgrave Mews South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Beeston Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Bridge Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1