SW1A 1BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1A 1BL

SW1A 1BL, Westminster has recorded a total of 207 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1276.47 per 1,000 population. This SW1A 1BL 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 1BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1A 1BL, encompassing approximately 162 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (89) incidents (41.27% increase)
  • Other theft: (35) incidents (9.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)

SW1A 1BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 57
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 32
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 17

SW1A 1BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person891276.4741.27%
Other theft35548.829.38%
Violence and sexual offences22215.834.76%
Shoplifting12135.6671.43%
Anti-social behaviour1074.00-23.08%
Public order761.6740.00%
Vehicle crime743.17-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson743.17250.00%
Robbery643.17-33.33%
Burglary537.00150.00%
Bicycle theft330.830.00%
Drugs218.50-33.33%
Other crime212.33100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person631042.150.00%
Other theft32388.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences21197.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour13129.500.00%
Robbery980.170.00%
Vehicle crime855.500.00%
Shoplifting749.330.00%
Public order543.17400.00%
Bicycle theft330.830.00%
Drugs318.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson218.500.00%
Burglary212.330.00%
Other crime112.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order16.17-88.89%

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 person25345.33-77.88%
Violence and sexual offences14154.16-6.67%
Public order986.3312.50%
Other theft455.50-82.61%
Shoplifting324.67-89.66%
Drugs118.50-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1131424.4725.56%
Shoplifting29696.8281.25%
Other theft23178.83-39.47%
Anti-social behaviour17141.83-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences15104.83-25.00%
Robbery1292.50100.00%
Public order874.0060.00%
Vehicle crime649.3320.00%
Drugs437.00-33.33%
Bicycle theft324.67200.00%
Burglary118.50-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person901301.14-33.82%
Other theft38554.99-44.93%
Violence and sexual offences20234.33-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour18123.33-33.33%
Shoplifting16111.0033.33%
Robbery698.66-64.71%
Drugs637.0050.00%
Vehicle crime537.00-16.67%
Public order530.83-54.55%
Burglary330.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson218.500.00%
Other crime112.330.00%
Bicycle theft16.17-80.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1361973.2918.26%
Other theft69838.6513.11%
Violence and sexual offences29425.4931.82%
Anti-social behaviour27178.83145.45%
Robbery17166.5021.43%
Shoplifting12104.83-25.00%
Public order1174.0083.33%
Vehicle crime667.83-60.00%
Bicycle theft537.00400.00%
Drugs430.830.00%
Burglary224.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson212.33-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1151683.4769.12%
Other theft61709.1535.56%
Violence and sexual offences22376.1629.41%
Shoplifting16135.6614.29%
Vehicle crime1598.66114.29%
Robbery1492.5075.00%
Anti-social behaviour1186.33-35.29%
Public order667.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson637.000.00%
Burglary637.00500.00%
Bicycle theft137.00-66.67%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person681196.310.00%
Other theft45419.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour17277.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences17104.830.00%
Shoplifting14104.830.00%
Robbery886.330.00%
Vehicle crime749.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson643.170.00%
Public order437.000.00%
Bicycle theft324.670.00%
Drugs318.500.00%
Burglary118.500.00%
Other crime16.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 307 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202432
May 20244
April 202423
January 202438
December 202369
November 202361
October 202345

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
May 20249
April 20248
January 20245
December 202311
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 699 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 87.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202463
May 202425
April 2024113
January 202490
December 2023136
November 2023115
October 202368

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
May 202414
April 202415
January 202420
December 202329
November 202322
October 202317

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
April 202417
January 202418
December 202327
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.17 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 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 202412
January 20246
December 202317
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
May 20243
April 202429
January 202416
December 202312
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total57
    Theft from the person28
    Other theft10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery3
    Public order1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Park/Open Space
    Total17
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 6. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Carlton Gardens
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Duke Of York Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Pall Mall Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 13. Pall Mall
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Apple Tree Yard
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 15. The Mall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Little St James'S Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 17. Arlington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Ryder Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Masons Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. St James'S Square
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. King Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Catherine Wheel Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cleveland Row
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Duke Street St James'S
    Total1
    Public order1