SW1A 1AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1A 1AB

SW1A 1AB, Westminster has recorded a total of 888 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This SW1A 1AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1A postcode area, which has experienced 40 crimes and a crime rate of 198.02 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

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

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (220) incidents (2100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (153) incidents (1812.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (127) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW1A 1AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 112
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 83
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 51

SW1A 1AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 220 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 153 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person220NA2100.00%
Violence and sexual offences153NA1812.50%
Anti-social behaviour127NA0.00%
Other theft126NA2000.00%
Public order58NA866.67%
Shoplifting49NA4800.00%
Robbery42NA4100.00%
Drugs39NA3800.00%
Criminal damage and arson27NA800.00%
Vehicle crime19NA0.00%
Burglary14NA0.00%
Bicycle theft8NA0.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10NA900.00%
Violence and sexual offences8NA0.00%
Other theft6NA0.00%
Public order6NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1NA-97.14%
Robbery1NA-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35NA-92.66%
Violence and sexual offences18NA-87.14%
Other theft11NA-95.02%
Public order10NA-83.61%
Robbery2NA-94.59%
Shoplifting2NA-97.26%
Bicycle theft1NA-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-75.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-97.67%
Drugs1NA-97.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 477 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 221 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person477NA751.79%
Other theft221NA3583.33%
Violence and sexual offences140NA1172.73%
Anti-social behaviour131NA0.00%
Shoplifting73NA7200.00%
Public order61NA454.55%
Vehicle crime43NA0.00%
Drugs40NA3900.00%
Robbery37NA3600.00%
Burglary23NA0.00%
Bicycle theft7NA250.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person56NA0.00%
Public order11NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences11NA0.00%
Other theft6NA200.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2NA-99.47%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 628 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 377 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person628NA-16.27%
Other theft377NA-18.92%
Violence and sexual offences187NA-19.40%
Anti-social behaviour117NA4.46%
Public order70NA-11.39%
Shoplifting69NA32.69%
Robbery51NA-7.27%
Drugs48NA-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson29NA16.00%
Vehicle crime27NA-30.77%
Burglary17NA-22.73%
Bicycle theft12NA0.00%
Possession of weapons7NA16.67%
Other crime2NA-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 750 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 465 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person750NA6.69%
Other theft465NA-0.43%
Violence and sexual offences232NA4.04%
Anti-social behaviour112NA-30.00%
Public order79NA-25.47%
Robbery55NA10.00%
Shoplifting52NA-38.10%
Drugs50NA38.89%
Vehicle crime39NA2.63%
Criminal damage and arson25NA4.17%
Burglary22NA22.22%
Bicycle theft12NA-40.00%
Possession of weapons6NA-33.33%
Other crime6NA20.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 703 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 467 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person703NA51.51%
Other theft467NA19.74%
Violence and sexual offences223NA35.98%
Anti-social behaviour160NA35.59%
Public order106NA9.28%
Shoplifting84NA55.56%
Robbery50NA47.06%
Vehicle crime38NA-20.83%
Drugs36NA-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson24NA-11.11%
Bicycle theft20NA-13.04%
Burglary18NA-10.00%
Possession of weapons9NA-25.00%
Other crime5NA-16.67%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 464 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 390 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person464NA61.67%
Other theft390NA38.79%
Violence and sexual offences164NA-1.80%
Anti-social behaviour118NA-18.62%
Public order97NA61.67%
Shoplifting54NA5.88%
Drugs50NA-1.96%
Vehicle crime48NA0.00%
Robbery34NA-20.93%
Criminal damage and arson27NA35.00%
Bicycle theft23NA15.00%
Burglary20NA-20.00%
Possession of weapons12NA20.00%
Other crime6NA200.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 287 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 281 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person287NA0.00%
Other theft281NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences167NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour145NA0.00%
Public order60NA0.00%
Shoplifting51NA0.00%
Drugs51NA0.00%
Vehicle crime48NA0.00%
Robbery43NA0.00%
Burglary25NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson20NA0.00%
Bicycle theft20NA0.00%
Possession of weapons10NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3631 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 330.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 750 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024220
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024477
March 202456
January 2024628
December 2023750
November 2023703
October 2023464
September 2023287

A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202423
January 202417
December 202322
November 202318
October 202320
September 202325

A total of 1303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 130.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024153
July 20248
May 202418
April 2024140
March 202411
January 2024187
December 2023232
November 2023223
October 2023164
September 2023167

A total of 436 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202449
July 20241
May 20242
April 202473
March 20241
January 202469
December 202352
November 202384
October 202354
September 202351

A total of 910 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 130.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024127
April 2024131
January 2024117
December 2023112
November 2023160
October 2023118
September 2023145

A total of 2352 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 213.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 467 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024126
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024221
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024377
December 2023465
November 2023467
October 2023390
September 2023281

A total of 263 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
May 20241
April 202443
January 202427
December 202339
November 202338
October 202348
September 202348

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 317 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202442
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202437
March 20241
January 202451
December 202355
November 202350
October 202334
September 202343

A total of 558 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202458
July 20246
May 202410
April 202461
March 202411
January 202470
December 202379
November 2023106
October 202397
September 202360

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 202429
December 202325
November 202324
October 202327
September 202320

A total of 105 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202412
December 202312
November 202320
October 202323
September 202320

A total of 317 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
July 20241
May 20241
April 202440
March 20241
January 202448
December 202350
November 202336
October 202350
September 202351

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 202312
September 202310

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total112
    Theft from the person29
    Other theft20
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Drugs9
    Robbery8
    Public order6
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total83
    Theft from the person24
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Public order10
    Other theft7
    Robbery5
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Leicester Square
    Total51
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Drugs9
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total41
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total38
    Vehicle crime11
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Corner House Street
    Total38
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Theft from the person6
    Public order4
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Little Newport Street
    Total32
    Theft from the person12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. William Iv Street
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Charing Cross
    Total23
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total20
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Leicester Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Buckingham Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Trafalgar Square
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
  • 15. Cranbourn Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. B402
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Henrietta Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Craig'S Court
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gerrard Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Strand
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lisle Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. A301
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Gerrard Place
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. B404
    Total9
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 26. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Leicester Square (Lu Station)
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 28. Covent Garden
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 29. New Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 30. Rose Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1