WEST EATON PLACE, SW1X 8LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1X 8LS

WEST EATON PLACE, SW1X 8LS, Westminster has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.07 per 1,000 population. This SW1X 8LS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1X postcode area, which has experienced 214 crimes and a crime rate of 43.45 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1X 8LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1X 8LS, encompassing approximately 2379 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW1X 8LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 26
  • Ebury Street with total crimes: 9
  • Sloane Square with total crimes: 6

WEST EATON PLACE, SW1X 8LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2647.070.00%
Shoplifting2210.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences149.250.00%
Theft from the person125.881100.00%
Public order115.040.00%
Burglary94.620.00%
Vehicle crime63.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.520.00%
Other theft32.10200.00%
Robbery31.26200.00%
Other crime11.260.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.260.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.42-97.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4359.6726.47%
Anti-social behaviour2318.0764.29%
Other theft209.67-41.18%
Vehicle crime168.40-23.81%
Shoplifting166.726.67%
Violence and sexual offences96.72-52.63%
Robbery53.780.00%
Public order42.10100.00%
Burglary31.68-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.26100.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3465.569.68%
Theft from the person3414.29-12.82%
Vehicle crime2114.2961.54%
Violence and sexual offences198.83-13.64%
Shoplifting157.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.30-22.22%
Robbery55.88-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.100.00%
Burglary41.68-42.86%
Public order21.68100.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3973.96-11.36%
Other theft3116.39-11.43%
Shoplifting3013.0311.11%
Violence and sexual offences2212.614.76%
Anti-social behaviour189.2512.50%
Vehicle crime137.56-48.00%
Robbery95.4650.00%
Burglary73.78250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.94-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.68-50.00%
Public order10.42-90.91%
Drugs10.420.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4483.2191.30%
Other theft3518.4929.63%
Shoplifting2714.713.85%
Vehicle crime2511.3578.57%
Violence and sexual offences2110.5190.91%
Anti-social behaviour168.83-36.00%
Public order116.72120.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.62200.00%
Robbery62.5220.00%
Possession of weapons22.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.84100.00%
Burglary20.84-81.82%
Drugs10.84-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2764.3028.57%
Shoplifting2611.3513.04%
Anti-social behaviour2510.9319.05%
Theft from the person2310.5164.29%
Vehicle crime149.6727.27%
Violence and sexual offences115.88-15.38%
Burglary114.62175.00%
Public order54.62-44.44%
Robbery52.100.00%
Drugs32.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2354.630.00%
Other theft219.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour218.830.00%
Theft from the person148.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.880.00%
Vehicle crime115.460.00%
Public order94.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.780.00%
Robbery53.360.00%
Burglary42.100.00%
Bicycle theft11.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 202311
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 20249
January 202419
December 202322
November 202321
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 212 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202443
January 202434
December 202339
November 202344
October 202323
September 202314

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202416
January 202421
December 202313
November 202325
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
April 202423
January 202414
December 202318
November 202316
October 202325
September 202321

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 202311
September 20234

A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
April 202416
January 202415
December 202330
November 202327
October 202326
September 202323

A total of 172 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 202420
January 202434
December 202331
November 202335
October 202327
September 202321

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total26
    Shoplifting17
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Ebury Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Sloane Square
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holbein Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Sloane Square (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Boscobel Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Wilbraham Place
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cadogan Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Cadogan Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Cadogan Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 14. Sloane Gardens
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Sedding Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Ellis Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Lowndes Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Belgrave Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Eaton Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Lower Sloane Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Symons Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. D'Oyley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Hans Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. B319
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Hans Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Ebury Mews East
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Eaton Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Gerald Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Bunhouse Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1