SW1X 8PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1X 8PZ

SW1X 8PZ, Westminster has recorded a total of 118 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.08 per 1,000 population. This SW1X 8PZ 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 8PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1X 8PZ, encompassing approximately 3098 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (31) incidents (158.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (28) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)

SW1X 8PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grosvenor Crescent Mews with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 11

SW1X 8PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3138.08158.33%
Vehicle crime2810.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour139.04-13.33%
Other theft104.2042.86%
Public order83.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.58-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson61.94-14.29%
Robbery61.94100.00%
Shoplifting41.94-20.00%
Burglary31.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.97-75.00%
Drugs10.32-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1932.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.130.00%
Vehicle crime144.840.00%
Theft from the person124.521100.00%
Public order83.870.00%
Other theft72.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.260.00%
Shoplifting52.260.00%
Bicycle theft41.610.00%
Robbery31.290.00%
Drugs30.970.00%
Burglary30.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.32-96.55%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2936.47-12.12%
Theft from the person299.36163.64%
Anti-social behaviour159.36114.29%
Violence and sexual offences124.8450.00%
Other theft93.87-30.77%
Shoplifting62.9050.00%
Public order41.94300.00%
Burglary31.29-25.00%
Robbery20.970.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3330.02-36.54%
Other theft1310.65-45.83%
Theft from the person114.20-63.33%
Violence and sexual offences83.55-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson82.5860.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.58-46.15%
Burglary42.26-50.00%
Shoplifting41.29-20.00%
Robbery21.29-60.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Public order10.65-80.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime5254.541.96%
Theft from the person3016.7887.50%
Other theft249.6833.33%
Violence and sexual offences187.75-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.818.33%
Burglary84.20166.67%
Shoplifting52.58-44.44%
Public order51.61-50.00%
Robbery51.6125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.61-37.50%
Drugs21.610.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime5149.3859.38%
Violence and sexual offences2016.46122.22%
Other theft186.4650.00%
Theft from the person165.8114.29%
Anti-social behaviour125.16-25.00%
Public order103.87150.00%
Shoplifting93.23350.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.9033.33%
Robbery42.58-42.86%
Burglary31.29-40.00%
Drugs20.970.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3234.5360.00%
Anti-social behaviour1610.3345.45%
Theft from the person145.1675.00%
Other theft124.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.87-35.71%
Robbery72.9075.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.26100.00%
Burglary51.9466.67%
Public order41.61-50.00%
Shoplifting21.29-71.43%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2031.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences146.460.00%
Other theft124.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.870.00%
Theft from the person83.550.00%
Public order82.580.00%
Shoplifting72.580.00%
Drugs42.260.00%
Robbery41.290.00%
Bicycle theft31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Burglary30.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 259 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202414
April 202429
January 202433
December 202352
November 202351
October 202332
September 202320

A total of 152 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202412
June 20241
April 202429
January 202411
December 202330
November 202316
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202419
April 202412
January 20248
December 202318
November 202320
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20249
January 202413
December 202324
November 202318
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
April 202415
January 20247
December 202313
November 202312
October 202316
September 202311

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 202310
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 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
September 20233

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1X 8PZ 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. Parking Area
    Total12
    Vehicle crime7
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 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. Duplex Ride
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. William Mews
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Boscobel Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Hans Crescent
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. B319
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Herbert Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Headfort Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Chesham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lowndes Square
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 14. Hans Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Chesham Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 16. Chester Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Belgrave Mews North
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 18. Wilton Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Old Barrack Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Eaton Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. D'Oyley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. West Eaton Place Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Seville Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Wilton Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Kinnerton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Supermarket
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Lowndes Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. West Halkin Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Hans Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Belgrave Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1