SW1X 8HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1X 8HU

SW1X 8HU, Westminster has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.39 per 1,000 population. This SW1X 8HU 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 8HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1X 8HU, encompassing approximately 3416 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (31) incidents (106.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (31) incidents (138.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SW1X 8HU 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

SW1X 8HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3140.39106.67%
Theft from the person319.07138.46%
Anti-social behaviour159.07-25.00%
Other theft144.3975.00%
Shoplifting94.10-25.00%
Public order92.63-18.18%
Robbery82.63166.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.34-61.90%
Criminal damage and arson62.34-25.00%
Burglary41.7633.33%
Bicycle theft11.17-75.00%
Drugs10.29-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2135.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.150.00%
Vehicle crime155.850.00%
Theft from the person134.391200.00%
Shoplifting123.800.00%
Public order113.510.00%
Other theft83.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.340.00%
Drugs42.340.00%
Bicycle theft41.170.00%
Robbery31.170.00%
Burglary30.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.29-96.67%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3538.64-12.50%
Theft from the person3010.2487.50%
Anti-social behaviour168.78100.00%
Shoplifting134.688.33%
Violence and sexual offences123.8020.00%
Other theft103.51-44.44%
Public order42.93300.00%
Robbery41.17100.00%
Burglary31.17-25.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4036.29-34.43%
Other theft1811.71-43.75%
Theft from the person165.27-57.89%
Shoplifting124.6850.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.51-56.52%
Criminal damage and arson102.9366.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.93-46.67%
Burglary42.34-55.56%
Robbery21.17-66.67%
Drugs20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Public order10.29-83.33%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime6160.887.02%
Theft from the person3817.8572.73%
Other theft3211.126.67%
Violence and sexual offences239.37-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour156.737.14%
Burglary94.39200.00%
Shoplifting82.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.34-33.33%
Public order61.76-40.00%
Robbery61.7650.00%
Drugs21.760.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime5756.4950.00%
Other theft3016.6850.00%
Violence and sexual offences248.78118.18%
Theft from the person227.020.00%
Shoplifting166.44220.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.68-17.65%
Public order104.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.9350.00%
Robbery42.63-60.00%
Burglary31.17-50.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3842.1580.95%
Theft from the person2211.12144.44%
Other theft206.4417.65%
Anti-social behaviour175.8541.67%
Violence and sexual offences114.98-31.25%
Robbery103.22150.00%
Burglary62.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7650.00%
Public order51.76-37.50%
Shoplifting51.46-68.75%
Drugs21.46-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.59-50.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2134.830.00%
Other theft176.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.980.00%
Shoplifting164.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.680.00%
Theft from the person93.510.00%
Public order82.630.00%
Drugs52.340.00%
Bicycle theft41.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Robbery41.170.00%
Burglary31.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 298 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202415
April 202435
January 202440
December 202361
November 202357
October 202338
September 202321

A total of 182 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202413
June 20241
April 202430
January 202416
December 202338
November 202322
October 202322
September 20239

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202421
April 202412
January 202410
December 202323
November 202324
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 149 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202410
January 202418
December 202332
November 202330
October 202320
September 202317

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
April 202413
January 202412
December 20238
November 202316
October 20235
September 202316

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
April 202416
January 20248
December 202315
November 202314
October 202317
September 202312

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 202310
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 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
September 20234

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1X 8HU 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. 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. Hans Crescent
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. B319
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Herbert Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Headfort Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Chester Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Belgrave Mews North
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 22. Wilton Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Old Barrack Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Eaton Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. D'Oyley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. West Eaton Place Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Seville Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Wilton Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. William Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Kinnerton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1