SW1A 1BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1A 1BJ

SW1A 1BJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 144 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 833.73 per 1,000 population. This SW1A 1BJ 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 1BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1A 1BJ, encompassing approximately 172 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (61) incidents (45.24% increase)
  • Other theft: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SW1A 1BJ 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 1BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person61833.7345.24%
Other theft25353.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences12144.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime769.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson740.53250.00%
Public order640.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour634.74-40.00%
Shoplifting634.7450.00%
Burglary534.74150.00%
Robbery328.95-57.14%
Bicycle theft217.37-33.33%
Drugs211.580.00%
Other crime211.58100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42723.720.00%
Other theft25243.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences16144.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour1092.640.00%
Robbery757.900.00%
Vehicle crime740.530.00%
Public order440.53300.00%
Shoplifting423.160.00%
Bicycle theft323.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson217.370.00%
Drugs211.580.00%
Burglary211.580.00%
Other crime111.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order15.79-88.89%

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 person25324.23-69.14%
Violence and sexual offences14144.740.00%
Public order981.0650.00%
Other theft452.11-78.95%
Shoplifting323.16-83.33%
Drugs117.37-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person81995.8419.12%
Other theft19468.97-38.71%
Shoplifting18110.0180.00%
Violence and sexual offences14104.227.69%
Anti-social behaviour1181.06-26.67%
Robbery963.69200.00%
Public order652.11200.00%
Vehicle crime634.7420.00%
Drugs434.740.00%
Bicycle theft323.16200.00%
Burglary117.370.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person68897.41-29.17%
Other theft31393.70-42.59%
Anti-social behaviour15179.48-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences1386.85-23.53%
Shoplifting1075.2711.11%
Vehicle crime557.90-16.67%
Drugs428.95100.00%
Robbery323.16-72.73%
Public order217.37-66.67%
Other crime111.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.79-50.00%
Burglary15.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft15.79-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person961325.8614.29%
Other theft54555.825.88%
Anti-social behaviour20312.65122.22%
Violence and sexual offences17115.800.00%
Robbery1198.43-8.33%
Shoplifting963.690.00%
Vehicle crime652.11-60.00%
Public order634.7420.00%
Bicycle theft434.74300.00%
Burglary223.16-60.00%
Drugs211.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.58-60.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person841233.2255.56%
Other theft51486.3450.00%
Violence and sexual offences17295.2854.55%
Vehicle crime1598.43114.29%
Robbery1286.8571.43%
Anti-social behaviour969.48-35.71%
Shoplifting952.110.00%
Public order552.1125.00%
Criminal damage and arson528.950.00%
Burglary528.950.00%
Bicycle theft128.95-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54868.470.00%
Other theft34312.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour14196.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences1181.060.00%
Shoplifting963.690.00%
Vehicle crime752.110.00%
Robbery740.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson540.530.00%
Public order428.950.00%
Drugs323.160.00%
Bicycle theft217.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 243 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202425
May 20244
April 202419
January 202431
December 202354
November 202351
October 202334

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
May 20249
April 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 511 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 63.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202442
May 202425
April 202481
January 202468
December 202396
November 202384
October 202354

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
May 202414
April 202414
January 202413
December 202317
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20249
January 20243
December 202311
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
April 202411
January 202415
December 202320
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
May 20243
April 202418
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 20239

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 1BJ 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. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 5. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Carlton Gardens
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Duke Of York Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Pall Mall Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 12. Pall Mall
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Apple Tree Yard
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 14. The Mall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Little St James'S Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 16. Arlington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Ryder Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Masons Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. St James'S Square
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. King Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Catherine Wheel Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cleveland Row
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Duke Street St James'S
    Total1
    Public order1