SW1X 8HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1X 8HJ

SW1X 8HJ, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.36 per 1,000 population. This SW1X 8HJ 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 8HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1X 8HJ, encompassing approximately 3704 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (37) incidents (105.56% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (26) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)

SW1X 8HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Grosvenor Crescent Mews with total crimes: 18
  • Harriet Walk with total crimes: 8

SW1X 8HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3735.36105.56%
Theft from the person269.99160.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.02-31.58%
Other theft123.5150.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.24-45.00%
Shoplifting92.97-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson62.4320.00%
Public order61.62-33.33%
Robbery51.6266.67%
Burglary31.35-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.81-75.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2031.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.400.00%
Vehicle crime185.130.00%
Shoplifting134.860.00%
Theft from the person103.51900.00%
Public order92.700.00%
Other theft82.430.00%
Burglary52.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.350.00%
Bicycle theft41.350.00%
Robbery31.080.00%
Drugs30.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.27-96.30%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3834.28-26.92%
Theft from the person2710.2692.86%
Anti-social behaviour147.2975.00%
Shoplifting133.78-7.14%
Other theft93.51-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences92.43-10.00%
Robbery52.4366.67%
Burglary41.350.00%
Public order31.08200.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime5237.25-14.75%
Other theft2114.04-34.38%
Theft from the person145.67-57.58%
Shoplifting143.7855.56%
Violence and sexual offences103.78-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour82.70-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson82.1660.00%
Burglary42.16-42.86%
Robbery31.08-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Public order10.54-75.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime6152.09-4.69%
Theft from the person3316.4665.00%
Other theft328.91-3.03%
Violence and sexual offences178.64-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour144.590.00%
Shoplifting93.78-43.75%
Robbery72.43133.33%
Burglary71.89133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.89-28.57%
Public order41.35-42.86%
Drugs21.08100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime6450.7442.22%
Other theft3317.2743.48%
Theft from the person208.91-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences185.4063.64%
Shoplifting164.86220.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.320.00%
Public order73.78133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.890.00%
Robbery31.89-70.00%
Burglary30.81-66.67%
Drugs10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4541.300.00%
Other theft2312.150.00%
Theft from the person226.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.780.00%
Robbery102.970.00%
Burglary92.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.430.00%
Shoplifting51.890.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 315 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202418
April 202438
January 202452
December 202361
November 202364
October 202345

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
April 202414
January 20248
December 202314
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 153 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202410
June 20241
April 202427
January 202414
December 202333
November 202320
October 202322

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202420
April 20249
January 202410
December 202317
November 202318
October 202311

A total of 138 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 20249
January 202421
December 202332
November 202333
October 202323

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
April 202413
January 202414
December 20239
November 202316
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1X 8HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total18
    Vehicle crime8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Grosvenor Crescent Mews
    Total18
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Harriet Walk
    Total8
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Basil Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Pont Street Mews
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Duplex Ride
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. William Mews
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Boscobel Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Beauchamp Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hans Crescent
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. B319
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Herbert Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Cadogan Gate
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Chesham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shafto Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Lowndes Square
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Stackhouse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Hans Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Chesham Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 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. Sloane Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. D'Oyley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Sloane Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. West Eaton Place Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Hans Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Seville Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Wilton Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1