SW1X 7HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1X 7HP

SW1X 7HP, Westminster has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 72.94 per 1,000 population. This SW1X 7HP 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 7HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1X 7HP, encompassing approximately 1137 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (31) incidents (63.16% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

SW1X 7HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grosvenor Crescent Mews with total crimes: 18
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 11
  • Hamilton Mews with total crimes: 7

SW1X 7HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3172.9463.16%
Anti-social behaviour1327.2485.71%
Other theft911.4328.57%
Robbery77.91600.00%
Public order76.1516.67%
Violence and sexual offences66.15-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson55.2766.67%
Vehicle crime34.390.00%
Drugs12.64-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.88-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1959.761800.00%
Violence and sexual offences1416.701300.00%
Other theft712.30600.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.150.00%
Public order66.150.00%
Vehicle crime35.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.640.00%
Bicycle theft32.640.00%
Burglary22.640.00%
Drugs21.760.00%
Robbery11.760.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%

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 theft12.640.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.76-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4883.494700.00%
Anti-social behaviour1042.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences108.790.00%
Other theft108.79900.00%
Vehicle crime78.790.00%
Public order46.150.00%
Drugs23.520.00%
Burglary21.760.00%
Bicycle theft11.760.00%
Robbery10.880.00%

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 theft11.76-91.67%
Theft from the person10.88-95.24%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2153.61-71.62%
Other theft1218.46-52.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.55-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.27-64.71%
Vehicle crime45.27-55.56%
Drugs33.52-40.00%
Robbery22.64-60.00%
Public order11.76-80.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person74155.5676.19%
Other theft2565.044.17%
Violence and sexual offences1821.9763.64%
Anti-social behaviour1715.8270.00%
Vehicle crime914.9412.50%
Burglary77.91600.00%
Public order56.15-37.50%
Robbery54.39-16.67%
Drugs54.3966.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.39-33.33%
Shoplifting33.52200.00%
Other crime22.640.00%
Bicycle theft21.760.00%
Possession of weapons11.760.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42106.34133.33%
Other theft2436.9126.32%
Violence and sexual offences1121.0922.22%
Anti-social behaviour109.67-28.57%
Vehicle crime88.79166.67%
Public order87.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.03100.00%
Robbery65.2720.00%
Drugs35.270.00%
Burglary12.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.88-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1969.430.00%
Theft from the person1816.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour1415.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences912.300.00%
Robbery57.910.00%
Public order44.390.00%
Shoplifting43.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.520.00%
Vehicle crime32.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 202410
January 20246
December 202317
November 202310
October 202314

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
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 202412
December 202325
November 202324
October 202319

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 256 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202419
July 20241
June 20241
April 202448
March 20241
January 202421
December 202374
November 202342
October 202318

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20247
January 20244
December 20239
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
May 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 20241
April 202410
January 20246
December 202318
November 202311
October 20239

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
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
December 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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
December 20237
November 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1X 7HP 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hamilton Mews
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Victoria Square
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Headfort Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Palace Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Chester Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Belgrave Mews North
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Wilton Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Old Barrack Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Grosvenor Gardens Mews East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Eaton Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Warwick Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Lower Belgrave Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Wilton Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. West Halkin Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Belgrave Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Chesham Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Chesham Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. B319
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Upper Belgrave Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Wilton Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Belgrave Mews South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Chester Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Montrose Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Belgrave Square
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Grosvenor Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Constitution Hill
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Beeston Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Chester Square Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1