SW1A 1BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1A 1BD

SW1A 1BD, Westminster has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 627.91 per 1,000 population. This SW1A 1BD 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 1BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1A 1BD, encompassing approximately 189 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (48) incidents (29.73% increase)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SW1A 1BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 32
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 16
  • Ashburton Place with total crimes: 15

SW1A 1BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person48627.9129.73%
Other theft20253.2811.11%
Violence and sexual offences12105.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson763.32600.00%
Anti-social behaviour636.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime531.66-28.57%
Robbery526.380.00%
Public order426.3833.33%
Shoplifting321.1150.00%
Burglary315.8350.00%
Bicycle theft215.83-33.33%
Drugs210.55-50.00%
Other crime210.550.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person37590.980.00%
Other theft18195.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences1894.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour1294.980.00%
Vehicle crime763.320.00%
Robbery536.940.00%
Drugs426.380.00%
Bicycle theft321.110.00%
Public order315.83200.00%
Shoplifting215.830.00%
Burglary210.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order15.28-88.89%

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 person25295.49-60.32%
Violence and sexual offences14131.9155.56%
Public order973.87350.00%
Other theft447.49-77.78%
Shoplifting321.11-25.00%
Drugs115.83-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person63670.1257.50%
Other theft18332.42-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour1094.9811.11%
Violence and sexual offences952.77-30.77%
Robbery747.49250.00%
Vehicle crime636.9420.00%
Drugs531.660.00%
Shoplifting426.38-33.33%
Public order221.110.00%
Bicycle theft110.550.00%
Burglary15.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.280.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person40596.25-35.48%
Other theft28211.06-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences13147.74-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour968.60-18.18%
Shoplifting647.49100.00%
Vehicle crime531.660.00%
Drugs526.38400.00%
Public order226.38-66.67%
Robbery210.55-71.43%
Other crime110.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.280.00%
Burglary15.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person62833.706.90%
Other theft42327.15-2.33%
Violence and sexual offences15221.62-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour1179.1537.50%
Robbery758.0416.67%
Public order636.940.00%
Vehicle crime531.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft326.38200.00%
Shoplifting315.83200.00%
Burglary215.83-66.67%
Drugs110.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.28-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person58817.8765.71%
Other theft43306.0443.33%
Violence and sexual offences18226.890.00%
Vehicle crime1094.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour852.77-27.27%
Robbery642.21-25.00%
Burglary631.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson431.660.00%
Bicycle theft121.11-50.00%
Shoplifting15.28-50.00%

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 person35638.470.00%
Other theft30184.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences18158.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour1194.980.00%
Robbery858.040.00%
Vehicle crime542.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson426.380.00%
Public order321.110.00%
Drugs315.830.00%
Bicycle theft215.830.00%
Shoplifting210.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 368 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202437
May 202425
April 202463
January 202440
December 202362
November 202358
October 202335

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
May 202414
April 20249
January 202413
December 202315
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 203 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
May 20244
April 202418
January 202428
December 202342
November 202343
October 202330

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 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
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20247
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
May 20249
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
October 20233

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
April 202410
January 20249
December 202311
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20232
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 1BD 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Ashburton Place
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park/Open Space
    Total14
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Pall Mall Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 9. Pall Mall
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. The Mall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Little St James'S Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 12. Arlington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Ryder Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Masons Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Yarmouth Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 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
  • 21. White Horse Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Constitution Hill
    Total1
    Theft from the person1