SW1X 7DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1X 7DW

SW1X 7DW, Westminster has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.58 per 1,000 population. This SW1X 7DW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1X postcode area, which has experienced 264 crimes and a crime rate of 53.60 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1X 7DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1X 7DW, encompassing approximately 2054 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1X 7DW area, explore the SW1X 7DW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (28) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (22) incidents (144.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)

SW1X 7DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grosvenor Crescent Mews with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 11

SW1X 7DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2851.5855.56%
Vehicle crime2213.63144.44%
Anti-social behaviour1210.7171.43%
Other theft105.8425.00%
Robbery84.87700.00%
Public order83.89-20.00%
Shoplifting63.8920.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.92-77.27%
Criminal damage and arson52.43-28.57%
Drugs12.43-75.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2246.232100.00%
Theft from the person1810.711700.00%
Public order108.760.00%
Vehicle crime94.870.00%
Other theft84.38700.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.410.00%
Shoplifting53.410.00%
Drugs42.430.00%
Bicycle theft31.950.00%
Robbery11.460.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.460.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.490.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.97-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3052.562900.00%
Vehicle crime2614.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences1512.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.300.00%
Shoplifting83.890.00%
Other theft83.89700.00%
Public order43.890.00%
Robbery31.950.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.97-93.33%
Theft from the person10.49-92.86%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2340.88-34.29%
Other theft1511.19-57.14%
Theft from the person147.30-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson86.8160.00%
Shoplifting63.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.92-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.95-85.19%
Drugs31.9550.00%
Burglary31.46-50.00%
Public order21.46-71.43%
Robbery20.97-71.43%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6399.28125.00%
Other theft3530.6625.00%
Vehicle crime3517.03-7.89%
Violence and sexual offences2717.0322.73%
Anti-social behaviour813.14-20.00%
Public order73.890.00%
Robbery73.4140.00%
Burglary63.4150.00%
Shoplifting62.92-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson52.92-37.50%
Drugs22.43100.00%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3879.3246.15%
Other theft2818.4964.71%
Theft from the person2813.6375.00%
Violence and sexual offences2213.63120.00%
Shoplifting1110.71266.67%
Anti-social behaviour105.35-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson84.8714.29%
Public order73.8940.00%
Robbery53.41-44.44%
Burglary42.430.00%
Other crime11.950.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2654.990.00%
Other theft1712.650.00%
Theft from the person168.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.330.00%
Robbery94.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.380.00%
Public order53.410.00%
Burglary42.430.00%
Shoplifting31.950.00%
Bicycle theft21.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202415
December 202335
November 202328
October 202317

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 200 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202418
July 20241
June 20241
April 202430
March 20241
January 202414
December 202363
November 202328
October 202316

A total of 179 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20249
April 202426
January 202423
December 202335
November 202338
October 202326

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202422
July 20241
April 202415
January 20244
December 202327
November 202322
October 202310

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
May 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1X 7DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Grosvenor Crescent Mews
    Total18
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total16
    Vehicle crime8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Harriet Walk
    Total8
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Hamilton Mews
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Duplex Ride
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. William Mews
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Headfort Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lowndes Square
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Chesham Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 11. Chester Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Belgrave Mews North
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Wilton Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Old Barrack Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Eaton Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Seville Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Albert Gate
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Wilton Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. William Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Kinnerton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Lowndes Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. West Halkin Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Belgrave Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Chesham Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. B319
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Upper Belgrave Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Wilton Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Belgrave Mews South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Chester Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1