SW1A 1BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1A 1BB

SW1A 1BB, Westminster has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 623.93 per 1,000 population. This SW1A 1BB 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 1BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1A 1BB, encompassing approximately 181 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (47) incidents (38.24% increase)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SW1A 1BB 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 1BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person47623.9338.24%
Other theft19259.51-5.00%
Violence and sexual offences12104.91-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson766.26600.00%
Vehicle crime538.65-28.57%
Robbery527.6125.00%
Anti-social behaviour527.61-44.44%
Public order327.610.00%
Shoplifting316.5650.00%
Bicycle theft216.56-33.33%
Burglary211.040.00%
Other crime211.040.00%
Drugs111.04-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person34568.710.00%
Other theft20187.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences16110.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour988.340.00%
Vehicle crime749.690.00%
Robbery438.650.00%
Bicycle theft322.090.00%
Public order316.56200.00%
Drugs216.560.00%
Shoplifting211.040.00%
Burglary211.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order15.52-88.89%

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 person25309.20-60.32%
Violence and sexual offences14138.0455.56%
Public order977.30800.00%
Other theft449.69-73.33%
Shoplifting322.09-25.00%
Drugs116.56-75.00%

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 person63651.5350.00%
Other theft15347.85-48.28%
Violence and sexual offences982.82-35.71%
Robbery749.69600.00%
Anti-social behaviour638.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime533.1366.67%
Drugs427.610.00%
Shoplifting422.09-33.33%
Bicycle theft222.090.00%
Burglary111.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.520.00%
Public order15.52-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42623.93-27.59%
Other theft29231.90-30.95%
Violence and sexual offences14160.127.69%
Anti-social behaviour977.30-10.00%
Shoplifting649.69100.00%
Drugs433.13300.00%
Vehicle crime322.09-40.00%
Public order216.56-60.00%
Other crime111.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.520.00%
Burglary15.520.00%
Robbery15.52-85.71%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person58817.18-9.38%
Other theft42320.25-8.70%
Violence and sexual offences13231.90-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour1071.7842.86%
Robbery755.2140.00%
Vehicle crime538.65-44.44%
Public order527.61400.00%
Bicycle theft327.61200.00%
Shoplifting316.56200.00%
Drugs116.560.00%
Burglary15.52-83.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person64888.9660.00%
Other theft46353.3748.39%
Violence and sexual offences17253.9930.77%
Vehicle crime993.86125.00%
Anti-social behaviour749.69-22.22%
Burglary638.650.00%
Robbery533.13-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson427.610.00%
Bicycle theft122.09-50.00%
Shoplifting15.52-75.00%
Public order15.52-66.67%

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 person40668.100.00%
Other theft31220.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences13171.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour971.780.00%
Robbery849.690.00%
Vehicle crime444.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson422.090.00%
Shoplifting422.090.00%
Public order322.090.00%
Drugs316.560.00%
Bicycle theft216.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 373 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 46.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202434
May 202425
April 202463
January 202442
December 202358
November 202364
October 202340

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
May 202414
April 20249
January 202414
December 202313
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 206 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
May 20244
April 202415
January 202429
December 202342
November 202346
October 202331

A total of 18 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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20247
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20246
January 20249
December 202310
November 20237
October 20239

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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1A 1BB 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. Carlton Gardens
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pall Mall Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 8. Pall Mall
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. The Mall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Little St James'S Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 11. Arlington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Ryder Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Masons Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. St James'S Square
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. King Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Catherine Wheel Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cleveland Row
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Duke Street St James'S
    Total1
    Public order1