SW1A 1AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1A 1AA

SW1A 1AA, Westminster has recorded a total of 100 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1242.10 per 1,000 population. This SW1A 1AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1A postcode area, which has experienced 38 crimes and a crime rate of 188.12 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1A 1AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1A 1AA, encompassing approximately 80 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1A 1AA area, explore the SW1A 1AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (34) incidents (25.93% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)

SW1A 1AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buckingham Mews with total crimes: 20
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 18
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 14

SW1A 1AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person341242.1025.93%
Violence and sexual offences17422.3154.55%
Other theft16211.1614.29%
Anti-social behaviour9198.74-35.71%
Public order8111.790.00%
Shoplifting799.37600.00%
Bicycle theft486.950.00%
Possession of weapons349.680.00%
Drugs137.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person271080.63-49.06%
Other theft14335.37-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour14173.8927.27%
Violence and sexual offences11173.8937.50%
Public order8136.63166.67%
Burglary399.37-40.00%
Possession of weapons337.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson237.26100.00%
Robbery224.84100.00%
Shoplifting124.84-66.67%
Other crime112.420.00%
Drugs112.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person531440.8470.97%
Other theft26658.31-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour11322.9583.33%
Violence and sexual offences8136.63-11.11%
Burglary599.37400.00%
Public order362.11200.00%
Shoplifting337.26200.00%
Drugs237.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft124.840.00%
Possession of weapons112.420.00%
Other crime112.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.42-80.00%
Robbery112.420.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person311093.05-38.00%
Other theft29385.0516.00%
Violence and sexual offences9360.21-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour6111.79-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson574.53400.00%
Drugs362.11-50.00%
Robbery137.260.00%
Public order112.42-83.33%
Vehicle crime112.420.00%
Shoplifting112.42-83.33%
Burglary112.42-80.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person501689.26-19.35%
Other theft25621.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences19310.5390.00%
Anti-social behaviour14236.00100.00%
Drugs6173.89100.00%
Public order674.53-25.00%
Shoplifting674.53-14.29%
Burglary574.5366.67%
Possession of weapons162.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft112.420.00%
Vehicle crime112.420.00%
Robbery112.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.42-83.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person621676.8477.14%
Other theft25770.10-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences10310.5311.11%
Public order8124.21100.00%
Shoplifting799.3740.00%
Anti-social behaviour786.9575.00%
Criminal damage and arson686.95200.00%
Burglary374.53-57.14%
Drugs337.260.00%
Possession of weapons237.260.00%
Vehicle crime124.840.00%
Robbery112.420.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person351204.840.00%
Other theft30434.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences9372.630.00%
Burglary7111.790.00%
Shoplifting586.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour462.110.00%
Public order449.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson249.680.00%
Robbery124.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
April 20248
January 20249
December 202319
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 292 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 41.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202427
April 202453
January 202431
December 202350
November 202362
October 202335

A total of 165 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 202426
January 202429
December 202325
November 202325
October 202330

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
April 202411
January 20246
December 202314
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1A 1AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Buckingham Mews
    Total20
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Park/Open Space
    Total14
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Spenser Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Victoria Square
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Palace Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 7. Petty France
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Buckingham Gate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Palace Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Grosvenor Gardens Mews East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Warwick Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Vandon Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Catherine Wheel Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cleveland Row
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Constitution Hill
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Stafford Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Beeston Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Buckingham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1