Is SW1W 8SX a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

1480 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SW1W 8SX. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
324
Violence & sexual offences
308
Other theft
206
Shoplifting
191
Theft from the person
143
Public order
84
Vehicle crime
70
Burglary
48

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near SW1W 8SX on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SW1W 8SX on Check Food Hygiene

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