SW1X 7LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1X 7LA

SW1X 7LA, Westminster has recorded a total of 184 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 125.94 per 1,000 population. This SW1X 7LA 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 7LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1X 7LA, encompassing approximately 1461 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (39) incidents (25.81% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)

SW1X 7LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancelot Place with total crimes: 52
  • Grosvenor Crescent Mews with total crimes: 18
  • Brompton Road with total crimes: 15

SW1X 7LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person39125.9425.81%
Shoplifting3226.6933.33%
Violence and sexual offences2721.9012.50%
Vehicle crime2418.4850.00%
Other theft2216.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour1215.06-14.29%
Robbery98.21125.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.1614.29%
Public order85.480.00%
Burglary25.480.00%
Bicycle theft11.37-75.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31111.563000.00%
Shoplifting2421.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences2416.430.00%
Other theft2216.432100.00%
Vehicle crime1615.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour1410.950.00%
Public order89.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.480.00%
Drugs54.790.00%
Robbery43.420.00%
Bicycle theft42.740.00%
Burglary22.740.00%
Other crime21.370.00%

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 theft11.370.00%
Theft from the person10.68-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person32.74-93.88%
Public order12.05-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person49136.891125.00%
Vehicle crime3833.540.00%
Shoplifting3626.010.00%
Other theft2724.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences2418.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour1016.430.00%
Burglary46.840.00%
Robbery42.740.00%
Public order32.740.00%
Drugs22.050.00%
Bicycle theft21.370.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42.74300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.68-97.56%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45123.20-23.73%
Theft from the person4130.80-22.64%
Other theft3928.06-37.10%
Shoplifting2126.6916.67%
Anti-social behaviour814.37-42.86%
Burglary65.48200.00%
Robbery64.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.1120.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.11-84.00%
Public order32.74-57.14%
Drugs12.05-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft62175.2124.00%
Vehicle crime5942.439.26%
Theft from the person5340.3839.47%
Violence and sexual offences2536.2747.06%
Shoplifting1817.11-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour1412.32-17.65%
Public order79.5816.67%
Robbery64.79500.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.1125.00%
Bicycle theft23.42100.00%
Burglary21.37-50.00%
Drugs21.370.00%
Other crime11.370.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54147.1538.46%
Other theft5036.9619.05%
Theft from the person3834.225.56%
Shoplifting2226.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1715.0654.55%
Violence and sexual offences1711.6430.77%
Public order611.6420.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.11-50.00%
Burglary42.740.00%
Robbery12.74-88.89%
Other crime10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.68-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42125.250.00%
Vehicle crime3928.750.00%
Theft from the person3626.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences1324.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.900.00%
Shoplifting117.530.00%
Robbery97.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.160.00%
Public order55.480.00%
Burglary43.420.00%
Bicycle theft22.740.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202424
April 202424
January 20244
December 202325
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202424
April 202436
January 202421
December 202318
November 202322
October 202311

A total of 296 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202431
July 20241
May 20243
April 202449
March 20244
February 20241
January 202441
December 202353
November 202338
October 202336

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
April 202410
January 20248
December 202314
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 265 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202422
July 20241
April 202427
January 202439
December 202362
November 202350
October 202342

A total of 275 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202416
April 202438
January 202445
December 202359
November 202354
October 202339

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
May 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 12 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lancelot Place
    Total52
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Shoplifting12
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft9
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Grosvenor Crescent Mews
    Total18
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Brompton Road
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total12
    Vehicle crime4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Knightsbridge Green
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Harriet Walk
    Total8
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Basil Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Knightsbridge
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sloane Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. South Carriage Drive
    Total4
    Robbery4
  • 11. Duplex Ride
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. William Mews
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Trevor Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Raphael Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Hans Crescent
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Herbert Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Montpelier Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Lowndes Square
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 19. Stackhouse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Belgrave Mews North
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 21. Wilton Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Old Barrack Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Hans Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Trevor Square
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Trevor Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Seville Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Albert Gate
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Wilton Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. William Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Kinnerton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1