SW1Y 6AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1Y 6AD

SW1Y 6AD, Westminster has recorded a total of 1020 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3105.51 per 1,000 population. This SW1Y 6AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1Y postcode area, which has experienced 268 crimes and a crime rate of 683.67 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1Y 6AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1Y 6AD, encompassing approximately 328 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1Y 6AD area, explore the SW1Y 6AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (362) incidents (54.04% increase)
  • Other theft: (192) incidents (76.15% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (117) incidents (0.86% increase)

SW1Y 6AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 185
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 107
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 60

SW1Y 6AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 362 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 192 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3623105.5154.04%
Other theft1921102.1576.15%
Violence and sexual offences117584.570.86%
Shoplifting79356.22146.88%
Robbery61240.5338.64%
Anti-social behaviour57185.72-18.57%
Vehicle crime53173.5496.30%
Public order32161.3618.52%
Drugs2997.43-27.50%
Criminal damage and arson1788.29-15.00%
Burglary1151.76-8.33%
Bicycle theft533.490.00%
Other crime415.22100.00%
Possession of weapons112.18-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 235 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2352259.1111650.00%
Violence and sexual offences116715.495700.00%
Other theft109353.185350.00%
Anti-social behaviour70331.860.00%
Robbery44213.120.00%
Drugs40133.960.00%
Shoplifting32121.780.00%
Public order2797.43800.00%
Vehicle crime2782.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson2082.200.00%
Burglary1260.890.00%
Bicycle theft536.540.00%
Possession of weapons315.220.00%
Other crime29.130.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order327.40200.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.13-33.33%
Other theft26.09100.00%
Theft from the person26.09-83.33%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1254.80-97.71%
Violence and sexual offences336.54-97.00%
Other theft19.13-99.52%
Public order13.04-96.15%
Robbery13.04-98.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 525 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 208 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5253613.972525.00%
Other theft2081598.4320700.00%
Violence and sexual offences100633.289900.00%
Anti-social behaviour85304.460.00%
Shoplifting72258.790.00%
Vehicle crime70219.210.00%
Robbery54213.120.00%
Public order26164.412500.00%
Drugs1979.160.00%
Burglary1957.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson557.850.00%
Bicycle theft215.220.00%
Other crime26.090.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2070.030.00%
Other theft160.890.00%
Public order13.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.040.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13.04-99.68%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 584 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 309 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5844165.04-25.70%
Other theft3091778.06-30.09%
Violence and sexual offences120940.79-30.64%
Robbery73365.35-19.78%
Anti-social behaviour62222.26-27.06%
Shoplifting62188.77-7.46%
Vehicle crime47188.77-24.19%
Drugs34143.10-15.00%
Burglary30103.52130.77%
Public order2491.34-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson1373.07-27.78%
Bicycle theft539.58-44.44%
Other crime315.2250.00%
Possession of weapons29.13-33.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 786 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 442 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7865580.7914.74%
Other theft4422393.07-1.34%
Violence and sexual offences1731345.7219.31%
Robbery91526.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour85277.0613.33%
Shoplifting67258.799.84%
Vehicle crime62203.99-1.59%
Public order42188.772.44%
Drugs40127.87135.29%
Criminal damage and arson18121.78-5.26%
Burglary1354.80-48.00%
Bicycle theft939.5850.00%
Possession of weapons327.400.00%
Other crime29.13-77.78%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 685 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 448 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6855139.3265.06%
Other theft4482085.5725.49%
Violence and sexual offences1451363.9910.69%
Robbery91441.4789.58%
Anti-social behaviour75277.06-7.41%
Vehicle crime63228.3521.15%
Shoplifting61191.81-4.69%
Public order41185.72-12.77%
Burglary25124.83127.27%
Criminal damage and arson1976.120.00%
Drugs1757.85-56.41%
Other crime951.76125.00%
Bicycle theft627.40-40.00%
Possession of weapons318.270.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 415 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 357 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4153900.160.00%
Other theft3571263.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences1311086.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour81398.850.00%
Shoplifting64246.610.00%
Vehicle crime52194.860.00%
Robbery48158.320.00%
Public order47146.140.00%
Drugs39143.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson19118.740.00%
Burglary1157.850.00%
Bicycle theft1033.490.00%
Other crime430.450.00%
Possession of weapons312.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 515 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202470
April 202485
January 202462
December 202385
November 202375
October 202381

A total of 218 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202440
April 202419
January 202434
December 202340
November 202317
October 202339

A total of 2070 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 188.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 448 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024192
August 2024109
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024208
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024309
December 2023442
November 2023448
October 2023357

A total of 374 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202427
April 202470
January 202447
December 202362
November 202363
October 202352

A total of 908 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 90.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 173 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024117
August 2024116
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024100
March 20241
January 2024120
December 2023173
November 2023145
October 2023131

A total of 244 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202427
July 20243
May 20241
April 202426
March 20241
January 202424
December 202342
November 202341
October 202347

A total of 463 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202444
May 20241
April 202454
January 202473
December 202391
November 202391
October 202348

A total of 3626 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 362.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 786 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024362
August 2024235
July 20242
May 202412
April 2024525
March 202420
January 2024584
December 2023786
November 2023685
October 2023415

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 202419
January 202430
December 202313
November 202325
October 202311

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
April 20245
January 202413
December 202318
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 437 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202432
April 202472
January 202462
December 202367
November 202361
October 202364

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1Y 6AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total185
    Theft from the person62
    Other theft33
    Violence and sexual offences31
    Robbery18
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Vehicle crime4
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Burglary3
    Other crime3
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total107
    Theft from the person54
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Other theft13
    Shoplifting10
    Robbery7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total60
    Vehicle crime32
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Leicester Square
    Total59
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order3
    Robbery3
  • 5. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 8. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 13. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Lisle Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 30. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1