SW1Y 6DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1Y 6DS

SW1Y 6DS, Westminster has recorded a total of 740 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2227.78 per 1,000 population. This SW1Y 6DS 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 6DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1Y 6DS, encompassing approximately 332 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (241) incidents (48.77% increase)
  • Other theft: (143) incidents (88.16% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (10.39% increase)

SW1Y 6DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 141
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 86
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 58

SW1Y 6DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 241 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 143 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2412227.7848.77%
Other theft143725.5388.16%
Violence and sexual offences85430.5010.39%
Shoplifting72255.89140.00%
Vehicle crime52216.7692.59%
Anti-social behaviour36156.55-25.00%
Robbery36108.3812.50%
Public order23108.3835.29%
Criminal damage and arson1669.24-5.88%
Drugs1548.177.14%
Burglary1245.169.09%
Bicycle theft536.1325.00%
Other crime415.05300.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1621562.468000.00%
Violence and sexual offences77487.707600.00%
Other theft76231.813700.00%
Anti-social behaviour48228.800.00%
Robbery32144.500.00%
Shoplifting3096.340.00%
Vehicle crime2790.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson1781.280.00%
Public order1751.18466.67%
Drugs1451.180.00%
Burglary1142.150.00%
Bicycle theft433.120.00%
Possession of weapons312.040.00%
Other crime19.030.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order324.08-70.00%
Other theft29.03-60.00%
Theft from the person26.02-94.59%
Violence and sexual offences16.02-94.12%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person37219.77-89.09%
Violence and sexual offences17111.39-75.00%
Public order1051.18-41.18%
Other theft530.11-96.73%
Shoplifting315.05-95.83%
Drugs19.03-87.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 339 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 153 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3392531.841684.21%
Other theft1531020.5615200.00%
Shoplifting72460.610.00%
Vehicle crime71216.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences68213.756700.00%
Anti-social behaviour55204.710.00%
Robbery37165.580.00%
Public order17111.391600.00%
Burglary1651.180.00%
Drugs848.170.00%
Bicycle theft224.080.00%
Other crime26.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.020.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1966.230.00%
Other theft157.200.00%
Public order13.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13.01-99.57%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 419 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 231 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4193052.66-27.51%
Other theft2311261.40-32.46%
Violence and sexual offences73695.43-42.06%
Shoplifting62219.77-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour54186.65-25.00%
Robbery46162.57-26.98%
Vehicle crime44138.48-13.73%
Burglary25132.46150.00%
Drugs2075.26-16.67%
Public order2060.21-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson1160.21-26.67%
Bicycle theft433.12-50.00%
Other crime312.0450.00%
Possession of weapons29.03100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 578 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 342 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5784196.6613.11%
Other theft3421740.08-3.66%
Violence and sexual offences1261029.6012.50%
Anti-social behaviour72379.3246.94%
Shoplifting68216.7615.25%
Robbery63204.715.00%
Vehicle crime51189.66-17.74%
Public order34153.5421.43%
Drugs24102.36118.18%
Criminal damage and arson1572.25-11.76%
Burglary1045.16-47.37%
Bicycle theft830.1133.33%
Other crime224.08-75.00%
Possession of weapons16.020.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 511 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 355 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5113907.6575.60%
Other theft3551538.3736.54%
Violence and sexual offences1121068.7333.33%
Vehicle crime62337.1824.00%
Robbery60186.65122.22%
Shoplifting59180.631.72%
Anti-social behaviour49177.62-20.97%
Public order28147.52-12.50%
Burglary1984.29111.11%
Criminal damage and arson1757.206.25%
Drugs1151.18-42.11%
Other crime833.12100.00%
Bicycle theft624.08-40.00%
Possession of weapons118.06-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 291 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 260 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2912781.710.00%
Other theft260876.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences84782.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour62252.880.00%
Shoplifting58186.650.00%
Vehicle crime50174.610.00%
Public order32150.530.00%
Robbery2796.340.00%
Drugs1981.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson1657.200.00%
Bicycle theft1048.170.00%
Burglary930.110.00%
Other crime427.090.00%
Possession of weapons212.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 376 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202448
April 202455
January 202454
December 202372
November 202349
October 202362

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
May 20241
April 20248
January 202420
December 202324
November 202311
October 202319

A total of 1569 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 142.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 355 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024143
August 202476
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024153
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024231
December 2023342
November 2023355
October 2023260

A total of 357 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202427
April 202471
January 202444
December 202351
November 202362
October 202350

A total of 644 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202477
July 20241
May 202417
April 202468
March 20241
January 202473
December 2023126
November 2023112
October 202384

A total of 185 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
July 20243
May 202410
April 202417
March 20241
January 202420
December 202334
November 202328
October 202332

A total of 301 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202432
April 202437
January 202446
December 202363
November 202360
October 202327

A total of 2599 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 259.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 578 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024241
August 2024162
July 20242
May 202437
April 2024339
March 202419
January 2024419
December 2023578
November 2023511
October 2023291

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202416
January 202425
December 202310
November 202319
October 20239

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
April 20241
January 202411
December 202315
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 424 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202430
May 20243
April 202472
January 202462
December 202368
November 202359
October 202358

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 202310

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total141
    Theft from the person43
    Other theft26
    Violence and sexual offences23
    Shoplifting11
    Robbery10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Vehicle crime4
    Drugs3
    Burglary3
    Other crime3
    Public order2
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total86
    Theft from the person43
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total58
    Vehicle crime32
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 12. 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
  • 13. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 20. New Burlington Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Winnett Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Sherwood Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Brewer Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Beak Street
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1