SW1X 7QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1X 7QA

SW1X 7QA, Westminster has recorded a total of 205 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 138.69 per 1,000 population. This SW1X 7QA 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 7QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1X 7QA, encompassing approximately 1478 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (17.24% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (33) incidents (65.00% increase)

SW1X 7QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancelot Place with total crimes: 52
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Brompton Road with total crimes: 16

SW1X 7QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36138.6938.46%
Violence and sexual offences3424.3617.24%
Vehicle crime3323.0065.00%
Theft from the person3122.3310.71%
Other theft2320.97-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour1915.56-5.00%
Robbery1012.85150.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.77-37.50%
Public order53.38-54.55%
Burglary33.3850.00%
Drugs32.030.00%
Bicycle theft22.03100.00%
Other crime11.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29121.780.00%
Theft from the person2819.622700.00%
Other theft2618.942500.00%
Shoplifting2617.590.00%
Vehicle crime2017.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour2013.530.00%
Public order1113.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.440.00%
Robbery45.410.00%
Drugs32.710.00%
Burglary22.030.00%
Other crime21.350.00%
Bicycle theft11.350.00%

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 theft11.350.00%
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 person32.71-93.62%
Public order12.03-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person47144.111075.00%
Vehicle crime4531.800.00%
Shoplifting3630.440.00%
Other theft2724.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences2518.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour1516.910.00%
Burglary710.150.00%
Public order44.740.00%
Robbery42.710.00%
Possession of weapons12.710.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42.71300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.68-97.44%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56145.46-6.67%
Other theft4437.89-40.54%
Theft from the person3929.77-11.36%
Shoplifting2226.3922.22%
Anti-social behaviour1514.887.14%
Violence and sexual offences910.15-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.0933.33%
Robbery85.41-11.11%
Burglary75.4175.00%
Public order64.74-25.00%
Drugs14.060.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft74186.0521.31%
Vehicle crime6050.07-20.00%
Theft from the person4440.5922.22%
Violence and sexual offences3629.7744.00%
Shoplifting1824.36-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour1412.18-39.13%
Robbery99.47200.00%
Public order86.09-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.4120.00%
Burglary44.06-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.710.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75181.3253.06%
Other theft6150.7419.61%
Theft from the person3641.279.09%
Violence and sexual offences2524.3647.06%
Anti-social behaviour2316.9143.75%
Shoplifting2215.5669.23%
Public order1014.88100.00%
Burglary66.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.06-44.44%
Robbery33.38-62.50%
Other crime12.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.68-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft51144.110.00%
Vehicle crime4934.500.00%
Theft from the person3333.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences1722.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour1611.500.00%
Shoplifting1310.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.800.00%
Robbery86.090.00%
Burglary65.410.00%
Public order54.060.00%
Drugs23.380.00%
Bicycle theft21.350.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 307 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202426
July 20241
April 202427
January 202444
December 202374
November 202361
October 202351

A total of 338 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202420
April 202445
January 202456
December 202360
November 202375
October 202349

A total of 267 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202428
July 20241
May 20243
April 202447
March 20244
February 20241
January 202439
December 202344
November 202336
October 202333

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202429
April 202425
January 20249
December 202336
November 202325
October 202317

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
April 202415
January 202415
December 202314
November 202323
October 202316

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20244
January 20248
December 20239
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 173 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202426
April 202436
January 202422
December 202318
November 202322
October 202313

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
May 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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
September 20241
August 20242
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 7QA 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. Parking Area
    Total18
    Vehicle crime8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Brompton Road
    Total16
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Montpelier Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Beauchamp Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sloane Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Pont Street Mews
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. South Carriage Drive
    Total4
    Robbery4
  • 13. Duplex Ride
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. William Mews
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ovington Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Trevor Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Raphael Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Hans Crescent
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Herbert Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Beaufort Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Brompton Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Montpelier Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Prince'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Lowndes Square
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 25. Stackhouse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Hans Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 27. B319
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Hans Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Trevor Square
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Trevor Place
    Total1
    Other theft1