SW1W 9SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1W 9SA

SW1W 9SA, Westminster has recorded a total of 291 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 106.27 per 1,000 population. This SW1W 9SA 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 9SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1W 9SA, encompassing approximately 2738 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (15.87% increase)
  • Other theft: (53) incidents (76.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (50) incidents (42.86% increase)

SW1W 9SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Terminus Place with total crimes: 45
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 34
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24

SW1W 9SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73106.2715.87%
Other theft5326.6676.67%
Theft from the person5019.3642.86%
Violence and sexual offences4718.2630.56%
Public order1417.16-17.65%
Robbery105.1111.11%
Criminal damage and arson93.65-40.00%
Vehicle crime83.29166.67%
Drugs72.9216.67%
Burglary72.5616.67%
Shoplifting72.5675.00%
Bicycle theft52.56400.00%
Other crime11.83-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6383.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences3623.01800.00%
Theft from the person3513.15775.00%
Other theft3012.78650.00%
Public order1710.96325.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.211400.00%
Robbery95.48350.00%
Drugs63.29100.00%
Burglary62.190.00%
Shoplifting42.19100.00%
Other crime31.460.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

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 theft49.13-75.00%
Public order41.46-71.43%
Theft from the person41.46-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.46-80.95%
Drugs31.46-50.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Shoplifting20.73-90.91%
Possession of weapons10.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%

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 person2441.63-72.73%
Shoplifting228.76-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences218.03-64.41%
Other theft167.67-71.93%
Public order145.84-36.36%
Drugs65.11-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.19300.00%
Burglary21.46-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.73-50.00%
Robbery20.73-66.67%
Other crime10.73-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person88126.36388.89%
Violence and sexual offences5932.14490.00%
Anti-social behaviour5721.550.00%
Other theft5720.821325.00%
Shoplifting2820.820.00%
Public order2210.23340.00%
Drugs78.03600.00%
Robbery62.560.00%
Vehicle crime52.190.00%
Burglary51.830.00%
Possession of weapons41.830.00%
Other crime41.460.00%
Bicycle theft31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%

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 person1813.88-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences106.57-80.39%
Public order53.65-73.68%
Other theft41.83-94.03%
Drugs11.46-87.50%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67106.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences5124.4730.77%
Theft from the person4818.62-41.46%
Anti-social behaviour4617.53-16.36%
Public order1916.80-9.52%
Shoplifting136.9444.44%
Criminal damage and arson124.7571.43%
Robbery114.38-21.43%
Vehicle crime104.02100.00%
Drugs83.65-46.67%
Burglary42.92-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.460.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person82118.3264.00%
Other theft6729.95-16.25%
Anti-social behaviour5524.47-9.84%
Violence and sexual offences3920.09-29.09%
Public order2114.24-4.55%
Drugs157.67150.00%
Robbery145.48133.33%
Shoplifting95.1150.00%
Burglary83.2960.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.92-12.50%
Vehicle crime52.560.00%
Bicycle theft21.83-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft80112.85-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour6129.228.93%
Violence and sexual offences5522.2861.76%
Theft from the person5020.0916.28%
Public order2218.2622.22%
Criminal damage and arson88.03-20.00%
Robbery62.92-25.00%
Shoplifting62.19-25.00%
Drugs62.1950.00%
Vehicle crime52.1966.67%
Burglary51.83-44.44%
Bicycle theft41.83100.00%
Other crime11.460.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft84101.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour5630.680.00%
Theft from the person4320.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences3415.700.00%
Public order1812.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.570.00%
Burglary93.650.00%
Robbery83.290.00%
Shoplifting82.920.00%
Drugs42.920.00%
Vehicle crime31.460.00%
Bicycle theft21.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 411 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 58.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202463
April 202457
January 202446
December 202355
November 202361
October 202356

A total of 156 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 20244
May 202414
April 202422
March 20245
January 202419
December 202321
November 202322
October 202318

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 462 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202430
July 20244
May 202416
April 202457
March 20244
January 202467
December 202367
November 202380
October 202384

A total of 356 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202436
July 20244
May 202421
April 202459
March 202410
January 202451
December 202339
November 202355
October 202334

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20241
January 20248
December 202315
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 442 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202435
July 20244
May 202424
April 202488
March 202418
January 202448
December 202382
November 202350
October 202343

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 202412
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20242
May 20242
April 20246
January 202411
December 202314
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
May 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
May 202422
April 202428
January 202413
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 9SA 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total19
    Other theft9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Carlisle Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Eccleston Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Phipps Mews
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Pimlico Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gillingham Row
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Victoria Square
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Gillingham Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 15. Warwick Place North
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Ebury Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Elizabeth Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Boscobel Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Hugh Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. King'S Scholars' Passage
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Hudson'S Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Avery Farm Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Bulleid Way
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Grosvenor Gardens Mews East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Eaton Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Lower Belgrave Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Ebury Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Hugh Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. West Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1