SW1A 1BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1A 1BA

SW1A 1BA, Westminster has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 686.76 per 1,000 population. This SW1A 1BA 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 1BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1A 1BA, encompassing approximately 180 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (49) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)

SW1A 1BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 32
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 17
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 16

SW1A 1BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person49686.7640.00%
Other theft20271.38-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences12110.77-29.41%
Vehicle crime866.4614.29%
Criminal damage and arson844.31700.00%
Anti-social behaviour844.31-11.11%
Robbery544.310.00%
Public order327.69-25.00%
Shoplifting316.6250.00%
Burglary316.6250.00%
Bicycle theft216.62-33.33%
Other crime211.08100.00%
Drugs111.08-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35603.680.00%
Other theft21193.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences17116.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour994.150.00%
Vehicle crime749.850.00%
Robbery538.770.00%
Public order427.69300.00%
Bicycle theft322.150.00%
Drugs216.620.00%
Shoplifting211.080.00%
Burglary211.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.080.00%
Other crime15.540.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order15.54-88.89%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person25310.15-60.32%
Violence and sexual offences14138.4616.67%
Public order977.54800.00%
Other theft449.85-73.33%
Shoplifting322.15-25.00%
Drugs116.62-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person63675.6846.51%
Other theft15348.92-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences1283.08-14.29%
Robbery766.46600.00%
Anti-social behaviour738.77-41.67%
Vehicle crime538.7725.00%
Drugs427.69-20.00%
Shoplifting422.15-33.33%
Bicycle theft222.150.00%
Burglary111.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.540.00%
Public order15.54-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43664.60-27.12%
Other theft30238.15-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences14166.157.69%
Anti-social behaviour1277.54-7.69%
Shoplifting666.46100.00%
Drugs533.23400.00%
Vehicle crime427.69-33.33%
Public order222.15-60.00%
Other crime111.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.540.00%
Burglary15.540.00%
Robbery15.54-87.50%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person59863.98-7.81%
Other theft42326.76-10.64%
Violence and sexual offences13232.61-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour1372.0062.50%
Robbery872.0060.00%
Vehicle crime644.31-45.45%
Public order533.23400.00%
Bicycle theft427.69300.00%
Shoplifting322.15200.00%
Drugs116.620.00%
Burglary15.54-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson15.54-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person64913.8360.00%
Other theft47354.4551.61%
Violence and sexual offences17260.3030.77%
Vehicle crime1194.15175.00%
Anti-social behaviour860.92-46.67%
Burglary644.310.00%
Robbery533.23-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson427.69-20.00%
Bicycle theft122.15-50.00%
Shoplifting15.54-75.00%
Public order15.54-66.67%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person40708.910.00%
Other theft31221.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour15171.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences1383.080.00%
Robbery872.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson544.310.00%
Vehicle crime427.690.00%
Shoplifting422.150.00%
Public order322.150.00%
Drugs316.620.00%
Bicycle theft216.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 378 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 47.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202435
May 202425
April 202463
January 202443
December 202359
November 202364
October 202340

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
May 202414
April 202412
January 202414
December 202313
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 210 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
May 20244
April 202415
January 202430
December 202342
November 202347
October 202331

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20247
January 20241
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20249
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20247
January 202412
December 202313
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total32
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Other crime2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total17
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Ashburton Place
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Carlton Gardens
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Duke Of York Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Pall Mall Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 10. Pall Mall
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. The Mall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Little St James'S Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 13. Arlington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Ryder Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Masons Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. St James'S Square
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. King Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Catherine Wheel Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cleveland Row
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Duke Street St James'S
    Total1
    Public order1