SW1Y 6AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1Y 6AF

SW1Y 6AF, Westminster has recorded a total of 1150 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3537.07 per 1,000 population. This SW1Y 6AF 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 6AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1Y 6AF, encompassing approximately 325 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (402) incidents (60.16% increase)
  • Other theft: (224) incidents (61.15% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (137) incidents (4.58% increase)

SW1Y 6AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 243
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 107
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 64

SW1Y 6AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 402 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 224 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4023537.0760.16%
Other theft2241236.4461.15%
Violence and sexual offences137688.964.58%
Shoplifting81421.37153.12%
Robbery72249.1341.18%
Anti-social behaviour67221.45-22.99%
Vehicle crime55206.0796.43%
Drugs38169.16-20.83%
Public order35116.8820.69%
Criminal damage and arson17107.65-19.05%
Burglary1252.290.00%
Bicycle theft636.9120.00%
Other crime318.4550.00%
Possession of weapons19.23-80.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 251 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 139 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2512586.688266.67%
Other theft139772.006850.00%
Violence and sexual offences131427.526450.00%
Anti-social behaviour87402.920.00%
Robbery51267.590.00%
Drugs48156.860.00%
Shoplifting32147.630.00%
Public order2998.421350.00%
Vehicle crime2889.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson2186.120.00%
Burglary1264.590.00%
Bicycle theft536.910.00%
Possession of weapons515.380.00%
Other crime215.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person327.68-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.23-33.33%
Other theft26.15100.00%
Public order26.15100.00%

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 person1255.36-97.92%
Violence and sexual offences336.91-97.30%
Other theft19.23-99.56%
Public order13.08-96.97%
Robbery13.08-98.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 576 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 225 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5763967.672780.00%
Other theft2251771.6122400.00%
Violence and sexual offences111692.0411000.00%
Anti-social behaviour93341.400.00%
Shoplifting69286.040.00%
Vehicle crime67212.220.00%
Robbery54206.070.00%
Public order33166.093200.00%
Burglary29101.500.00%
Drugs2589.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson576.890.00%
Bicycle theft215.380.00%
Other crime16.150.00%

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 person2070.740.00%
Other theft161.510.00%
Public order13.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13.08-99.71%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 652 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 348 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6524739.68-26.33%
Other theft3482005.37-30.40%
Violence and sexual offences1541070.35-24.51%
Robbery78473.66-19.59%
Anti-social behaviour74239.91-20.43%
Shoplifting62227.60-4.62%
Vehicle crime47190.69-24.19%
Drugs40144.56-28.57%
Burglary31123.03106.67%
Public order2995.35-40.82%
Criminal damage and arson1389.20-27.78%
Bicycle theft639.98-33.33%
Possession of weapons518.4566.67%
Other crime215.380.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 885 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 500 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8856329.8214.49%
Other theft5002722.01-0.79%
Violence and sexual offences2041537.8629.94%
Robbery97627.453.19%
Anti-social behaviour93298.340.00%
Shoplifting65286.0410.17%
Vehicle crime62199.921.64%
Drugs56190.6980.65%
Public order49172.24-19.67%
Criminal damage and arson18150.71-18.18%
Burglary1555.36-44.44%
Bicycle theft946.1428.57%
Possession of weapons327.68-25.00%
Other crime29.23-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 773 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 504 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7735853.0869.89%
Other theft5042377.5320.00%
Violence and sexual offences1571550.16-1.26%
Robbery94482.8991.84%
Anti-social behaviour93289.12-1.06%
Vehicle crime61286.0422.00%
Public order61187.62-3.17%
Shoplifting59187.62-4.84%
Drugs31181.47-45.61%
Burglary2795.35145.45%
Criminal damage and arson2283.044.76%
Other crime1067.67150.00%
Bicycle theft730.76-36.36%
Possession of weapons421.530.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 455 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 420 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4554490.540.00%
Other theft4201399.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences1591291.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour94489.040.00%
Public order63289.120.00%
Shoplifting62193.770.00%
Drugs57190.690.00%
Vehicle crime50175.320.00%
Robbery49153.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21150.710.00%
Bicycle theft1164.590.00%
Burglary1133.830.00%
Possession of weapons433.830.00%
Other crime412.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 601 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 85.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202487
April 202493
January 202474
December 202393
November 202393
October 202394

A total of 295 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202448
April 202425
January 202440
December 202356
November 202331
October 202357

A total of 2365 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 215.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 504 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024224
August 2024139
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024225
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024348
December 2023500
November 2023504
October 2023420

A total of 370 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202428
April 202467
January 202447
December 202362
November 202361
October 202350

A total of 1059 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 105.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024137
August 2024131
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024111
March 20241
January 2024154
December 2023204
November 2023157
October 2023159

A total of 303 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202429
July 20242
May 20241
April 202433
March 20241
January 202429
December 202349
November 202361
October 202363

A total of 496 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202451
May 20241
April 202454
January 202478
December 202397
November 202394
October 202349

A total of 4029 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 402.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 885 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024402
August 2024251
July 20243
May 202412
April 2024576
March 202420
January 2024652
December 2023885
November 2023773
October 2023455

A total of 137 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 202429
January 202431
December 202315
November 202327
October 202311

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
April 20245
January 202413
December 202318
November 202322
October 202321

A total of 430 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202432
April 202469
January 202462
December 202365
November 202359
October 202362

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total243
    Theft from the person75
    Other theft53
    Violence and sexual offences43
    Robbery21
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Drugs10
    Shoplifting10
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Vehicle crime5
    Burglary3
    Other crime2
  • 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
    Total64
    Vehicle crime32
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    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. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 15. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 21. 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
  • 22. Lisle Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. 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