SW1X 7HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1X 7HN

SW1X 7HN, Westminster has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.06 per 1,000 population. This SW1X 7HN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1X postcode area, which has experienced 214 crimes and a crime rate of 43.45 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1X 7HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1X 7HN, encompassing approximately 1121 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (1500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (1500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW1X 7HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grosvenor Crescent Mews with total crimes: 9
  • Hamilton Mews with total crimes: 6
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 6

SW1X 7HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1657.061500.00%
Violence and sexual offences1614.261500.00%
Anti-social behaviour714.260.00%
Other theft66.24500.00%
Public order65.350.00%
Vehicle crime35.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.670.00%
Bicycle theft32.670.00%
Drugs22.670.00%
Burglary11.780.00%
Robbery10.890.00%

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 theft12.670.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.78-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4175.784000.00%
Anti-social behaviour1036.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences108.920.00%
Vehicle crime88.920.00%
Other theft77.13600.00%
Public order46.240.00%
Drugs23.570.00%
Bicycle theft11.780.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

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 theft11.78-85.71%
Theft from the person10.89-94.12%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1746.36-74.63%
Other theft715.16-69.57%
Violence and sexual offences76.24-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson66.2450.00%
Vehicle crime45.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.57-77.78%
Drugs33.57-40.00%
Robbery32.67-40.00%
Public order12.67-80.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person67147.11123.33%
Other theft2359.734.55%
Anti-social behaviour1820.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1716.0541.67%
Burglary815.160.00%
Vehicle crime87.13-20.00%
Public order57.13-28.57%
Robbery54.46-16.67%
Drugs54.46400.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.46-33.33%
Other crime23.570.00%
Bicycle theft21.780.00%
Shoplifting11.780.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3091.83150.00%
Other theft2226.75100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1219.6133.33%
Vehicle crime1010.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.92-30.77%
Public order78.02133.33%
Criminal damage and arson66.24100.00%
Robbery65.3520.00%
Drugs15.350.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1356.17225.00%
Theft from the person1211.59-14.29%
Other theft1110.70-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences99.8112.50%
Robbery58.02150.00%
Vehicle crime54.46150.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.4650.00%
Public order32.67-57.14%
Shoplifting22.670.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1451.710.00%
Other theft1312.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences811.590.00%
Public order77.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.240.00%
Drugs33.570.00%
Robbery22.670.00%
Burglary21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Bicycle theft11.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20247
December 202323
November 202322
October 202311
September 202313

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 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20241
June 20241
April 202441
March 20241
January 202417
December 202367
November 202330
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20241
April 202410
January 20247
December 202317
November 202312
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202410
January 20244
December 202318
November 20239
October 202313
September 20234

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 202310
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20238
September 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232

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

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Grosvenor Crescent Mews
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hamilton Mews
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Old Barrack Yard
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Hyde Park Corner (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Grosvenor Gardens Mews East
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
  • 7. Constitution Hill
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Grantham Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Groom Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Wilton Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Belgrave Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Headfort Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Victoria Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Kinnerton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Wilton Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Chester Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Montrose Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Grosvenor Gardens Mews North
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Lower Grosvenor Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Eaton Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Eaton Row
    Total1
    Public order1