SW1A 1EA, Westminster has recorded a total of 222 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1286.06 per 1,000 population. This SW1A 1EA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1A postcode area, which has experienced 40 crimes and a crime rate of 198.02 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this SW1A 1EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1A 1EA, encompassing approximately 172 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 77 | 1286.06 | 3750.00% |
| Other theft | 36 | 446.07 | 1700.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 208.55 | 3300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 196.96 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 115.86 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 63.72 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 63.72 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 63.72 | 166.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 46.34 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 23.17 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 17.38 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 17.38 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 17.38 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public order | 3 | 46.34 | -70.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 17.38 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 11.59 | -94.59% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 11.59 | -94.12% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 37 | 422.89 | -74.48% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 214.34 | -39.29% |
| Public order | 10 | 98.48 | -28.57% |
| Other theft | 5 | 57.93 | -86.49% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 28.97 | -92.86% |
| Drugs | 1 | 17.38 | -80.00% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 145 | 1894.34 | 663.16% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 840.00 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 37 | 243.31 | 3600.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 214.34 | 2700.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 162.21 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 139.03 | 1300.00% |
| Robbery | 13 | 81.10 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 75.31 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 52.14 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 28.97 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 28.97 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 17.38 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.79 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 19 | 127.45 | -85.38% |
| Other theft | 1 | 110.07 | -98.55% |
| Public order | 1 | 5.79 | -85.71% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 5.79 | -96.15% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 130 | 1853.78 | -37.20% |
| Other theft | 69 | 753.10 | -34.29% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 399.72 | -14.71% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 168.00 | -46.94% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 150.62 | -14.29% |
| Robbery | 10 | 139.03 | -47.37% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 57.93 | -12.50% |
| Drugs | 7 | 40.55 | 40.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 40.55 | -56.25% |
| Burglary | 5 | 40.55 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 28.97 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 17.38 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 11.59 | -80.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 207 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 105 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 207 | 2815.44 | 22.49% |
| Other theft | 105 | 1199.17 | 8.25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 608.27 | -3.92% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 283.86 | 36.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 196.96 | 47.37% |
| Robbery | 19 | 162.21 | 5.56% |
| Public order | 16 | 110.07 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 92.69 | -55.56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 46.34 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 5 | 34.76 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 28.97 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 28.97 | -55.56% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 169 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 97 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 169 | 2485.23 | 79.79% |
| Other theft | 97 | 979.03 | 44.78% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 561.93 | 96.15% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 295.45 | 8.70% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 144.83 | -29.63% |
| Robbery | 18 | 110.07 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 104.28 | 63.64% |
| Public order | 10 | 104.28 | 42.86% |
| Burglary | 9 | 57.93 | 800.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 52.14 | -22.22% |
| Other crime | 4 | 40.55 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 23.17 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 5.79 | -66.67% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 67 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 94 | 1622.06 | 42.42% |
| Other theft | 67 | 544.55 | -10.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 388.14 | 35.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 156.41 | -23.53% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 150.62 | -28.12% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 133.24 | -26.67% |
| Robbery | 9 | 63.72 | -40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 52.14 | -18.18% |
| Public order | 7 | 52.14 | -22.22% |
| Drugs | 3 | 40.55 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 17.38 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 11.59 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 5.79 | -87.50% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 66 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 75 | 1732.13 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 66 | 434.48 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 382.34 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 196.96 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 185.38 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 15 | 115.86 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 86.90 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 86.90 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 63.72 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 52.14 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 46.34 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 28.97 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 28.97 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 11.59 | 0.00% |
A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 20 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| January 2024 | 24 |
| December 2023 | 28 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 27 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 494 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 105 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 36 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 37 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 69 |
| December 2023 | 105 |
| November 2023 | 97 |
| October 2023 | 67 |
| September 2023 | 75 |
A total of 95 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
A total of 946 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 94.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 207 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 77 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 37 |
| April 2024 | 145 |
| March 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 130 |
| December 2023 | 207 |
| November 2023 | 169 |
| October 2023 | 94 |
| September 2023 | 66 |
A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 34 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 28 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 26 |
| December 2023 | 49 |
| November 2023 | 51 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
| September 2023 | 34 |
A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 42 |
| January 2024 | 29 |
| December 2023 | 34 |
| November 2023 | 25 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
| September 2023 | 32 |
A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1A 1EA postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 52 |
| Theft from the person | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 38 |
| Theft from the person | 18 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Total | 12 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |