SW1X 8NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1X 8NS

SW1X 8NS, Westminster has recorded a total of 100 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.32 per 1,000 population. This SW1X 8NS 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 8NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1X 8NS, encompassing approximately 1875 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (29) incidents (123.08% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)

SW1X 8NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grosvenor Crescent Mews with total crimes: 18
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

SW1X 8NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2953.32123.08%
Vehicle crime1815.46157.14%
Anti-social behaviour129.609.09%
Violence and sexual offences96.40-52.63%
Other theft84.8014.29%
Public order74.27-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.73-25.00%
Robbery63.20500.00%
Shoplifting23.20100.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Bicycle theft11.07-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1943.721800.00%
Theft from the person1310.131200.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.860.00%
Public order84.270.00%
Other theft74.27600.00%
Vehicle crime73.730.00%
Drugs33.730.00%
Bicycle theft31.600.00%
Shoplifting11.600.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

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 theft11.600.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.07-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3352.253200.00%
Anti-social behaviour1417.590.00%
Vehicle crime147.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.460.00%
Other theft105.86900.00%
Public order65.330.00%
Drugs33.200.00%
Shoplifting31.600.00%
Bicycle theft21.600.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In March 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 theft11.07-90.00%
Theft from the person10.53-92.31%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1835.72-30.77%
Theft from the person139.60-74.00%
Other theft106.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.33166.67%
Violence and sexual offences74.27-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.73-62.50%
Burglary33.20-66.67%
Public order11.60-80.00%
Drugs10.53-83.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5085.31138.10%
Vehicle crime2626.66-7.14%
Other theft2013.8611.11%
Anti-social behaviour1610.6660.00%
Violence and sexual offences158.53-16.67%
Burglary98.00350.00%
Drugs64.80200.00%
Public order53.20-37.50%
Robbery52.6725.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.67-62.50%
Other crime21.600.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Shoplifting11.07-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2864.5147.37%
Theft from the person2114.9390.91%
Violence and sexual offences1811.20100.00%
Other theft189.6038.46%
Anti-social behaviour109.60-28.57%
Public order85.33166.67%
Criminal damage and arson84.27300.00%
Robbery44.27-33.33%
Drugs22.130.00%
Shoplifting21.07-33.33%
Burglary21.07-60.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1945.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour1410.130.00%
Other theft137.460.00%
Theft from the person116.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.860.00%
Robbery64.800.00%
Burglary53.200.00%
Public order32.670.00%
Shoplifting31.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202413
July 20241
June 20241
April 202433
March 20241
January 202413
December 202350
November 202321
October 202311

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202419
July 20241
April 202411
January 20247
December 202315
November 202318
October 20239

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202414
January 20246
December 202316
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 202414
January 202418
December 202326
November 202328
October 202319

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
January 20248
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 202410
December 202320
November 202318
October 202313

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
May 20242
April 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20239
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Grosvenor Crescent Mews
    Total18
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total10
    Vehicle crime7
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Victoria Square
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Harriet Walk
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. William Mews
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Headfort Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Chesham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chesham Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 10. Chester Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Belgrave Mews North
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Wilton Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Old Barrack Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Grosvenor Gardens Mews East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Eaton Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Lower Belgrave Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Wilton Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Kinnerton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Lowndes Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. West Halkin Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Belgrave Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Chesham Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. B319
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Upper Belgrave Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Wilton Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Belgrave Mews South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Chester Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Montrose Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Belgrave Square
    Total1
    Theft from the person1