SW1X 8PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1X 8PS

SW1X 8PS, Westminster has recorded a total of 139 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.26 per 1,000 population. This SW1X 8PS 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 8PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1X 8PS, encompassing approximately 3369 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (33) incidents (94.12% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (30) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)

SW1X 8PS 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 8PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3341.2694.12%
Vehicle crime309.80100.00%
Other theft138.9018.18%
Anti-social behaviour133.86-23.53%
Shoplifting123.869.09%
Public order103.56-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.97-68.00%
Robbery72.37250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.08-25.00%
Burglary31.7850.00%
Bicycle theft20.89-50.00%
Drugs10.59-75.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2538.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.420.00%
Theft from the person175.051600.00%
Vehicle crime155.050.00%
Public order124.450.00%
Other theft113.561000.00%
Shoplifting113.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.270.00%
Drugs42.370.00%
Bicycle theft41.190.00%
Robbery21.190.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

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 theft10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.30-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31.19-91.89%
Public order10.89-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3740.96825.00%
Vehicle crime3010.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences168.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.750.00%
Other theft134.160.00%
Shoplifting133.860.00%
Robbery43.860.00%
Public order31.190.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41.19-81.82%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4140.07-29.31%
Theft from the person2212.17-50.00%
Other theft206.53-42.86%
Shoplifting145.9440.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.16-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.9766.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.97-46.15%
Burglary42.08-55.56%
Robbery41.19-50.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Public order10.59-87.50%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime5865.301.75%
Theft from the person4417.2283.33%
Other theft3513.066.06%
Violence and sexual offences2410.39-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour137.128.33%
Shoplifting103.86-41.18%
Burglary92.97125.00%
Public order82.67-33.33%
Robbery82.3760.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.78100.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime5760.2558.33%
Other theft3316.9250.00%
Violence and sexual offences269.80136.36%
Theft from the person247.72-11.11%
Shoplifting177.12183.33%
Anti-social behaviour125.05-29.41%
Public order123.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.5628.57%
Robbery52.67-54.55%
Burglary41.48-20.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3645.410.00%
Theft from the person2710.690.00%
Other theft228.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour176.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.050.00%
Robbery113.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.270.00%
Public order62.080.00%
Shoplifting61.780.00%
Burglary51.780.00%
Drugs21.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 267 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202415
April 202430
January 202441
December 202358
November 202357
October 202336

A total of 213 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202417
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 202437
March 20244
January 202422
December 202344
November 202324
October 202327

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202425
April 202416
January 202410
December 202324
November 202326
October 202311

A total of 148 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 20241
April 202413
January 202420
December 202335
November 202333
October 202322

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202413
January 202414
December 202310
November 202317
October 20236

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20238
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
April 202414
January 20247
December 202313
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.67 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 20237

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1X 8PS 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. Knightsbridge
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Duplex Ride
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. William Mews
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Chesham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Shafto Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Lowndes Square
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Stackhouse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Hans Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Chesham Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 19. Chester Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Eaton Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. D'Oyley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. West Eaton Place Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Seville Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Albert Gate
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Wilton Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. William Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Kinnerton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1