SW1Y 6HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1Y 6HA

SW1Y 6HA, Westminster has recorded a total of 1045 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3014.44 per 1,000 population. This SW1Y 6HA 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 6HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1Y 6HA, encompassing approximately 346 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (381) incidents (57.44% increase)
  • Other theft: (196) incidents (63.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (118) incidents (-2.48% decrease)

SW1Y 6HA 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: 70

SW1Y 6HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 381 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 196 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3813014.4457.44%
Other theft1961099.0563.33%
Violence and sexual offences118565.39-2.48%
Shoplifting77340.39140.62%
Robbery63222.1231.25%
Anti-social behaviour54181.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime50155.7785.19%
Drugs35144.23-25.53%
Public order34100.9625.93%
Criminal damage and arson1698.08-20.00%
Burglary1146.150.00%
Bicycle theft631.7320.00%
Other crime317.3150.00%
Possession of weapons18.65-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 242 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 121 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2422241.367966.67%
Violence and sexual offences121698.085950.00%
Other theft120349.045900.00%
Anti-social behaviour72346.160.00%
Robbery48207.690.00%
Drugs47138.460.00%
Shoplifting32135.580.00%
Public order2792.31800.00%
Vehicle crime2777.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson2077.890.00%
Burglary1157.690.00%
Bicycle theft531.730.00%
Possession of weapons314.420.00%
Other crime28.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person328.85-75.00%
Public order38.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.65-33.33%
Other theft25.77100.00%

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 person1251.92-97.76%
Violence and sexual offences334.62-96.91%
Other theft18.65-99.52%
Public order12.88-96.30%
Robbery12.88-98.11%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 535 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 210 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5353424.062575.00%
Other theft2101543.2820900.00%
Violence and sexual offences97605.779600.00%
Anti-social behaviour85279.810.00%
Vehicle crime67245.190.00%
Shoplifting65193.270.00%
Robbery53187.500.00%
Public order27152.892600.00%
Drugs2177.890.00%
Burglary1960.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson554.810.00%
Bicycle theft214.420.00%
Other crime15.770.00%

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 person2066.350.00%
Other theft157.690.00%
Public order12.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.88-99.68%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 605 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 315 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6054058.68-26.67%
Other theft3151745.20-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences128908.66-28.89%
Robbery74369.23-20.43%
Anti-social behaviour60213.46-29.41%
Shoplifting60173.08-1.64%
Vehicle crime45173.08-26.23%
Drugs39129.81-18.75%
Burglary29112.50123.08%
Public order2883.65-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson1480.77-12.50%
Bicycle theft640.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons217.31-33.33%
Other crime25.770.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 825 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 455 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8255466.3817.02%
Other theft4552379.82-1.09%
Violence and sexual offences1801312.5121.62%
Robbery93519.232.20%
Anti-social behaviour85268.2710.39%
Vehicle crime61245.191.67%
Shoplifting61175.9610.91%
Drugs48175.9677.78%
Public order44138.46-25.42%
Criminal damage and arson16126.92-20.00%
Burglary1346.15-48.00%
Bicycle theft937.5028.57%
Possession of weapons325.960.00%
Other crime28.65-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 705 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 460 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7055039.450.00%
Other theft4602033.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences1481326.930.00%
Robbery91426.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour77262.500.00%
Vehicle crime60222.120.00%
Public order59173.080.00%
Shoplifting55170.190.00%
Drugs27158.650.00%
Burglary2577.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson2072.120.00%
Other crime1057.690.00%
Bicycle theft728.850.00%
Possession of weapons320.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 433 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 72.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202472
April 202485
January 202460
December 202385
November 202377

A total of 217 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202447
April 202421
January 202439
December 202348
November 202327

A total of 1761 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 176.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 460 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024196
August 2024120
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024210
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024315
December 2023455
November 2023460

A total of 310 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202427
April 202467
January 202445
December 202361
November 202360

A total of 798 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 88.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024118
August 2024121
July 20242
May 20243
April 202497
March 20241
January 2024128
December 2023180
November 2023148

A total of 224 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202427
July 20243
May 20241
April 202427
March 20241
January 202428
December 202344
November 202359

A total of 423 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202448
May 20241
April 202453
January 202474
December 202393
November 202391

A total of 3328 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 369.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 825 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024381
August 2024242
July 20243
May 202412
April 2024535
March 202420
January 2024605
December 2023825
November 2023705

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 202419
January 202429
December 202313
November 202325

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
April 20245
January 202414
December 202316
November 202320

A total of 350 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 58.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202432
April 202465
January 202460
December 202361
November 202355

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total185
    Theft from the person66
    Other theft34
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Robbery18
    Shoplifting10
    Drugs9
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Other crime2
    Vehicle 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
    Total70
    Vehicle crime32
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft2
    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. 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. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 12. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 14. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 19. 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
  • 20. Lisle Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 23. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Peter Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Hopkins Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. 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
  • 29. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1