SW1Y 6JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1Y 6JE

SW1Y 6JE, Westminster has recorded a total of 855 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2410.86 per 1,000 population. This SW1Y 6JE 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 6JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1Y 6JE, encompassing approximately 354 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (290) incidents (54.26% increase)
  • Other theft: (161) incidents (85.06% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (100) incidents (6.38% increase)

SW1Y 6JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 141
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 92
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 60

SW1Y 6JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 290 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 161 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2902410.8654.26%
Other theft161817.7285.06%
Violence and sexual offences100453.976.38%
Shoplifting69281.97130.00%
Vehicle crime51194.56104.00%
Anti-social behaviour50143.81-3.85%
Robbery44140.9925.71%
Public order29124.0720.83%
Drugs2581.77-21.88%
Criminal damage and arson1670.49-15.79%
Burglary1145.12-8.33%
Bicycle theft531.0225.00%
Other crime414.10300.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1881708.759300.00%
Violence and sexual offences94530.114600.00%
Other theft87265.054250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52245.320.00%
Robbery35146.630.00%
Drugs3298.690.00%
Shoplifting3090.230.00%
Vehicle crime2584.590.00%
Public order2470.49700.00%
Criminal damage and arson1967.670.00%
Burglary1253.570.00%
Bicycle theft433.840.00%
Possession of weapons311.280.00%
Other crime18.460.00%

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 order325.38-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.46-88.24%
Other theft25.64-60.00%
Theft from the person25.64-94.59%

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 person37205.84-91.06%
Violence and sexual offences17104.33-79.76%
Public order1047.94-52.38%
Other theft528.20-97.09%
Shoplifting314.10-95.38%
Drugs18.46-93.75%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 414 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 172 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4142746.411970.00%
Other theft1721167.3617100.00%
Violence and sexual offences84484.998300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71236.860.00%
Vehicle crime68200.200.00%
Shoplifting65191.740.00%
Robbery42183.280.00%
Public order21118.432000.00%
Drugs1659.210.00%
Burglary1645.120.00%
Bicycle theft245.120.00%
Other crime25.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.640.00%

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 person2064.850.00%
Other theft156.390.00%
Public order12.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.82-99.60%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 473 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 248 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4733158.08-25.63%
Other theft2481333.73-30.73%
Violence and sexual offences91699.29-36.81%
Anti-social behaviour59256.59-26.25%
Shoplifting58166.36-1.69%
Robbery55163.54-20.29%
Vehicle crime41155.08-24.07%
Drugs28115.610.00%
Burglary2478.95166.67%
Public order2267.67-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson1262.03-25.00%
Bicycle theft433.84-50.00%
Other crime311.2850.00%
Possession of weapons28.460.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 636 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 358 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6364232.4012.57%
Other theft3581793.34-5.29%
Violence and sexual offences1441009.4610.77%
Anti-social behaviour80406.0425.00%
Robbery69225.581.47%
Shoplifting59194.5611.32%
Vehicle crime54166.36-12.90%
Public order36152.269.09%
Drugs28101.51115.38%
Criminal damage and arson1678.95-5.88%
Burglary945.12-52.63%
Bicycle theft825.3833.33%
Possession of weapons222.56100.00%
Other crime25.64-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 565 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 378 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5653995.5472.78%
Other theft3781593.1429.45%
Violence and sexual offences1301065.8521.50%
Robbery68366.5688.89%
Anti-social behaviour64191.74-13.51%
Vehicle crime62180.4621.57%
Shoplifting53174.820.00%
Public order33149.45-8.33%
Burglary1993.05111.11%
Criminal damage and arson1753.570.00%
Drugs1347.94-50.00%
Other crime836.66100.00%
Bicycle theft622.56-40.00%
Possession of weapons116.92-66.67%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 327 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 292 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3272946.610.00%
Other theft292922.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences107823.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour74301.710.00%
Shoplifting53208.660.00%
Vehicle crime51149.450.00%
Robbery36143.810.00%
Public order36101.510.00%
Drugs26101.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson1773.310.00%
Bicycle theft1047.940.00%
Burglary928.200.00%
Other crime425.380.00%
Possession of weapons311.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 450 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202452
April 202471
January 202459
December 202380
November 202364
October 202374

A total of 169 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202432
May 20241
April 202416
January 202428
December 202328
November 202313
October 202326

A total of 1705 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 155.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 378 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024161
August 202487
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024172
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024248
December 2023358
November 2023378
October 2023292

A total of 352 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202425
April 202468
January 202441
December 202354
November 202362
October 202351

A total of 770 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 202494
July 20242
May 202417
April 202484
March 20241
January 202491
December 2023144
November 2023130
October 2023107

A total of 215 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202424
July 20243
May 202410
April 202421
March 20241
January 202422
December 202336
November 202333
October 202336

A total of 349 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202435
April 202442
January 202455
December 202369
November 202368
October 202336

A total of 2952 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 295.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 636 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024290
August 2024188
July 20242
May 202437
April 2024414
March 202420
January 2024473
December 2023636
November 2023565
October 2023327

A total of 100 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 202416
January 202424
December 20239
November 202319
October 20239

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
April 20241
January 202412
December 202316
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 390 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202430
May 20243
April 202465
January 202458
December 202359
November 202353
October 202353

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 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1Y 6JE 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
    Total92
    Theft from the person49
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 15. 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
  • 16. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 23. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Winnett Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Cockspur Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 27. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Sherwood Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Brewer Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1