SW1A 1JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1A 1JB

SW1A 1JB, Westminster has recorded a total of 262 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1424.76 per 1,000 population. This SW1A 1JB 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 1JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1A 1JB, encompassing approximately 183 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (97) incidents (40.58% increase)
  • Other theft: (45) incidents (40.62% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW1A 1JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 57
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 56
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 16

SW1A 1JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person971424.7640.58%
Other theft45527.4940.62%
Violence and sexual offences29244.710.00%
Shoplifting20157.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour18108.76-5.26%
Vehicle crime1297.889.09%
Robbery1265.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson965.26350.00%
Public order748.940.00%
Burglary638.07100.00%
Other crime332.63200.00%
Bicycle theft216.31-33.33%
Drugs210.88-33.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person691093.040.00%
Other theft32375.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences29174.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour19157.700.00%
Robbery12103.320.00%
Vehicle crime1165.260.00%
Shoplifting1059.820.00%
Public order754.38600.00%
Bicycle theft338.070.00%
Drugs316.310.00%
Burglary316.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson216.310.00%
Other crime110.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order15.44-88.89%

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 person25304.53-78.81%
Violence and sexual offences14135.95-39.13%
Public order976.130.00%
Other theft448.94-86.67%
Shoplifting321.75-92.50%
Drugs116.31-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1181490.0226.88%
Shoplifting40641.6937.93%
Other theft30217.52-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences23163.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour22125.07-8.33%
Robbery13119.6485.71%
Public order970.6950.00%
Vehicle crime948.9428.57%
Drugs448.94-42.86%
Burglary321.75-40.00%
Bicycle theft216.31100.00%
Other crime110.88-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person931446.51-41.14%
Other theft60505.74-33.33%
Shoplifting29326.28-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour24157.70-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences23130.51-47.73%
Robbery7125.07-61.11%
Vehicle crime738.07-12.50%
Drugs738.0740.00%
Public order638.07-57.14%
Burglary532.6366.67%
Other crime227.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.88-60.00%
Bicycle theft110.88-80.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1582218.7133.90%
Other theft90859.219.76%
Violence and sexual offences44489.420.00%
Shoplifting30239.2725.00%
Anti-social behaviour28163.1447.37%
Robbery18152.2612.50%
Public order1497.88100.00%
Vehicle crime876.13-52.94%
Drugs543.500.00%
Bicycle theft527.19400.00%
Criminal damage and arson527.19-28.57%
Burglary327.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1181854.3778.79%
Other theft82641.6946.43%
Violence and sexual offences44445.9291.30%
Shoplifting24239.2726.32%
Anti-social behaviour19130.51-29.63%
Vehicle crime17103.3254.55%
Robbery1692.45100.00%
Public order787.0140.00%
Criminal damage and arson738.0716.67%
Burglary638.07500.00%
Bicycle theft132.63-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person661239.870.00%
Other theft56358.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour27304.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences23146.830.00%
Shoplifting19125.070.00%
Vehicle crime11103.320.00%
Robbery859.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson643.500.00%
Public order532.630.00%
Drugs327.190.00%
Bicycle theft216.310.00%
Other crime110.880.00%
Burglary15.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 399 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 49.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202432
May 20244
April 202430
January 202460
December 202390
November 202382
October 202356

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20241
May 20249
April 20249
January 20246
December 202314
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 744 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 93.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202497
August 202469
May 202425
April 2024118
January 202493
December 2023158
November 2023118
October 202366

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202429
May 202414
April 202423
January 202423
December 202344
November 202344
October 202323

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
October 20233

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 86 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 202413
January 20247
December 202318
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
April 202422
January 202424
December 202328
November 202319
October 202327

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202410
May 20243
April 202440
January 202429
December 202330
November 202324
October 202319

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1A 1JB 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
    Total56
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Robbery4
    Vehicle crime4
    Other crime3
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
  • 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. Park/Open Space
    Total14
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 7. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Carlton Gardens
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Duke Of York Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Pall Mall Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 16. Albemarle Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Pall Mall
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Apple Tree Yard
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. The Mall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Little St James'S Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 22. Arlington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Ryder Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Stafford Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Masons Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. St James'S Square
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. King Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Catherine Wheel Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cleveland Row
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Duke Street St James'S
    Total1
    Public order1