CHESHAM MEWS, SW1X 8HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1X 8HS

CHESHAM MEWS, SW1X 8HS, Westminster has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.13 per 1,000 population. This SW1X 8HS 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 8HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1X 8HS, encompassing approximately 3563 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1X 8HS area, explore the SW1X 8HS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (35) incidents (94.44% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (32) incidents (146.15% increase)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)

SW1X 8HS 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
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 11

CHESHAM MEWS, SW1X 8HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3540.1394.44%
Theft from the person329.82146.15%
Other theft148.9855.56%
Anti-social behaviour133.93-35.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.65-58.33%
Public order102.81-16.67%
Shoplifting92.81-30.77%
Robbery82.53166.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.25-25.00%
Burglary31.68-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.84-75.00%
Drugs10.28-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2437.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.740.00%
Vehicle crime185.610.00%
Shoplifting135.050.00%
Theft from the person133.651200.00%
Public order123.650.00%
Other theft93.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.530.00%
Burglary52.250.00%
Drugs41.400.00%
Bicycle theft41.120.00%
Robbery31.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.28-96.77%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3939.85-20.41%
Theft from the person3110.9582.35%
Anti-social behaviour158.7087.50%
Violence and sexual offences154.2150.00%
Shoplifting134.21-7.14%
Other theft123.65-36.84%
Public order43.37300.00%
Burglary41.120.00%
Robbery41.1233.33%
Drugs21.120.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4938.45-19.67%
Other theft1913.75-44.12%
Theft from the person175.33-56.41%
Shoplifting144.7755.56%
Violence and sexual offences103.93-56.52%
Criminal damage and arson92.8112.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.53-50.00%
Burglary42.25-55.56%
Robbery31.12-57.14%
Drugs20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Public order10.28-83.33%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime6160.62-4.69%
Theft from the person3917.1262.50%
Other theft3410.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences239.54-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour166.4614.29%
Burglary94.49125.00%
Shoplifting92.53-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson82.53-11.11%
Robbery72.2575.00%
Public order61.96-45.45%
Drugs21.680.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime6458.9442.22%
Other theft3417.9654.55%
Violence and sexual offences269.54136.36%
Theft from the person247.304.35%
Shoplifting166.74220.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.49-22.22%
Public order113.93175.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.0912.50%
Robbery42.53-55.56%
Burglary41.12-42.86%
Drugs21.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4544.060.00%
Theft from the person2312.630.00%
Other theft226.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.050.00%
Robbery93.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.530.00%
Burglary72.250.00%
Shoplifting51.960.00%
Public order41.400.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 311 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 44.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202418
April 202439
January 202449
December 202361
November 202364
October 202345

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 180 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202413
June 20241
April 202431
January 202417
December 202339
November 202324
October 202323

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202424
April 202415
January 202410
December 202323
November 202326
October 202311

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 202412
January 202419
December 202334
November 202334
October 202322

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 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
April 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202420
April 202415
January 20248
December 202316
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
January 20249
December 20238
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 20237

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 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
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 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1X 8HS 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Harriet Walk
    Total8
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Basil Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Pont Street Mews
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Duplex Ride
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. William Mews
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Boscobel Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Headfort Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cadogan Gate
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Chesham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shafto Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Lowndes Square
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Stackhouse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Hans Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Chesham Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 21. Chester Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Belgrave Mews North
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 23. Wilton Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Old Barrack Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. D'Oyley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. West Eaton Place Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Seville Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Albert Gate
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Wilton Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1