SW1Y 6LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1Y 6LB

SW1Y 6LB, Westminster has recorded a total of 919 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2598.39 per 1,000 population. This SW1Y 6LB 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 6LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1Y 6LB, encompassing approximately 353 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (319) incidents (51.18% increase)
  • Other theft: (172) incidents (79.17% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (109) incidents (3.81% increase)

SW1Y 6LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 185
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 92
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 60

SW1Y 6LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 319 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 172 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3192598.3951.18%
Other theft172901.9479.17%
Violence and sexual offences109486.313.81%
Shoplifting69308.19122.58%
Robbery54195.0935.00%
Anti-social behaviour52152.68-7.14%
Vehicle crime51147.0396.15%
Public order30144.2015.38%
Drugs2684.82-25.71%
Criminal damage and arson1773.51-5.56%
Burglary1148.07-8.33%
Bicycle theft531.1025.00%
Other crime414.14300.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 211 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2111877.4010450.00%
Violence and sexual offences105596.585150.00%
Other theft96296.884700.00%
Anti-social behaviour56271.430.00%
Robbery40158.340.00%
Drugs35113.100.00%
Shoplifting3198.960.00%
Public order2687.65766.67%
Vehicle crime2673.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson1873.510.00%
Burglary1250.890.00%
Bicycle theft433.930.00%
Possession of weapons311.310.00%
Other crime18.480.00%

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 order325.45-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.48-88.24%
Other theft25.65-60.00%
Theft from the person25.65-94.59%

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 person37209.23-91.90%
Violence and sexual offences17104.61-81.52%
Public order1048.07-60.00%
Other theft528.27-97.22%
Shoplifting314.14-95.45%
Robbery18.48-97.78%
Drugs12.83-94.74%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 457 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 180 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4572971.612185.00%
Other theft1801292.1317900.00%
Violence and sexual offences92508.939100.00%
Anti-social behaviour78260.120.00%
Vehicle crime68220.540.00%
Shoplifting66192.260.00%
Robbery45186.610.00%
Public order25127.232400.00%
Drugs1970.690.00%
Burglary1653.720.00%
Bicycle theft245.240.00%
Other crime25.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.650.00%

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 person2065.030.00%
Other theft156.550.00%
Public order12.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.83-99.64%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 510 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 275 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5103418.34-25.87%
Other theft2751441.98-30.03%
Violence and sexual offences98777.54-35.53%
Robbery64277.09-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour59180.95-30.59%
Shoplifting59166.820.00%
Vehicle crime43166.82-27.12%
Drugs31121.58-6.06%
Burglary2787.65125.00%
Public order2276.34-46.34%
Criminal damage and arson1262.20-25.00%
Bicycle theft433.93-50.00%
Other crime311.3150.00%
Possession of weapons28.480.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 688 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 393 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6884608.6814.10%
Other theft3931945.26-2.00%
Violence and sexual offences1521111.1711.76%
Anti-social behaviour85429.7726.87%
Robbery80240.333.90%
Vehicle crime59226.19-3.28%
Shoplifting59166.825.36%
Public order41166.825.13%
Drugs33115.92120.00%
Criminal damage and arson1693.30-15.79%
Burglary1245.24-45.45%
Bicycle theft833.9333.33%
Possession of weapons222.62100.00%
Other crime25.65-77.78%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 603 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 401 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6034275.0569.86%
Other theft4011704.9326.90%
Violence and sexual offences1361133.7915.25%
Robbery77384.5392.50%
Anti-social behaviour67217.71-11.84%
Vehicle crime61189.4424.49%
Shoplifting56172.470.00%
Public order39158.34-7.14%
Burglary22110.27175.00%
Criminal damage and arson1962.200.00%
Drugs1553.72-55.88%
Other crime942.41125.00%
Bicycle theft625.45-40.00%
Possession of weapons116.96-66.67%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 355 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 316 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3553194.980.00%
Other theft3161003.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences118893.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour76333.630.00%
Shoplifting56214.880.00%
Vehicle crime49158.340.00%
Public order42138.540.00%
Robbery40118.750.00%
Drugs34113.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1996.130.00%
Bicycle theft1053.720.00%
Burglary828.270.00%
Other crime422.620.00%
Possession of weapons311.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 473 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 67.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202456
April 202478
January 202459
December 202385
November 202367
October 202376

A total of 194 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202435
May 20241
April 202419
January 202431
December 202333
November 202315
October 202334

A total of 1842 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 167.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 401 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024172
August 202496
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024180
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024275
December 2023393
November 2023401
October 2023316

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 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202426
April 202468
January 202443
December 202359
November 202361
October 202349

A total of 830 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 83.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024109
August 2024105
July 20242
May 202417
April 202492
March 20241
January 202498
December 2023152
November 2023136
October 2023118

A total of 239 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202426
July 20243
May 202410
April 202425
March 20241
January 202422
December 202341
November 202339
October 202342

A total of 401 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202440
May 20241
April 202445
January 202464
December 202380
November 202377
October 202340

A total of 3202 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 320.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 688 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024319
August 2024211
July 20242
May 202437
April 2024457
March 202420
January 2024510
December 2023688
November 2023603
October 2023355

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 202416
January 202427
December 202312
November 202322
October 20238

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
April 20241
January 202412
December 202316
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 399 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202431
May 20243
April 202466
January 202459
December 202359
November 202356
October 202356

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 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
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 6LB 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
    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. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 12. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 16. 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
  • 17. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. 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
  • 23. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 25. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Upper James Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Winnett Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Cockspur Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 29. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Sherwood Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1