SW1A 1LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1A 1LE

SW1A 1LE, Westminster has recorded a total of 395 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2114.75 per 1,000 population. This SW1A 1LE 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 1LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1A 1LE, encompassing approximately 186 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (129) incidents (55.42% increase)
  • Other theft: (77) incidents (92.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (181.25% increase)

SW1A 1LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 74
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 57
  • Glasshouse Street with total crimes: 56

SW1A 1LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1292114.7555.42%
Other theft77690.6492.50%
Shoplifting45412.24181.25%
Violence and sexual offences38240.920.00%
Vehicle crime27203.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour25144.550.00%
Robbery18133.8428.57%
Criminal damage and arson1096.3766.67%
Public order953.54-10.00%
Burglary848.18100.00%
Bicycle theft342.830.00%
Drugs316.06-62.50%
Other crime316.0650.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person831429.464050.00%
Other theft40444.371900.00%
Violence and sexual offences38214.153700.00%
Anti-social behaviour25203.440.00%
Vehicle crime18133.840.00%
Shoplifting1696.370.00%
Robbery1485.660.00%
Public order1074.95233.33%
Drugs853.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson642.830.00%
Burglary432.120.00%
Bicycle theft321.420.00%
Other crime216.060.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order342.83-70.00%
Other theft216.06-60.00%
Theft from the person210.71-94.59%
Violence and sexual offences110.71-94.12%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person37390.83-79.33%
Violence and sexual offences17198.09-45.16%
Public order1091.01-33.33%
Other theft553.54-93.24%
Shoplifting326.77-94.64%
Drugs116.06-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 179 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1792441.33842.11%
Other theft74958.337300.00%
Shoplifting56396.180.00%
Vehicle crime39299.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour31208.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences31165.973000.00%
Public order15165.971400.00%
Robbery1480.310.00%
Burglary874.950.00%
Drugs442.830.00%
Bicycle theft221.420.00%
Other crime210.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.710.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person19117.78-91.36%
Other theft1101.72-99.07%
Public order15.35-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences15.35-97.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 220 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2202751.85-24.91%
Other theft1071177.84-32.70%
Shoplifting47572.86-9.62%
Violence and sexual offences40251.63-24.53%
Anti-social behaviour33214.15-15.38%
Robbery17176.68-32.00%
Vehicle crime1691.010.00%
Public order1185.66-38.89%
Burglary1058.89150.00%
Drugs753.5440.00%
Criminal damage and arson337.48-70.00%
Other crime216.060.00%
Bicycle theft110.71-83.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 293 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 159 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2933640.5834.40%
Other theft1591568.665.30%
Violence and sexual offences53851.25-8.62%
Shoplifting52283.7562.50%
Anti-social behaviour39278.4062.50%
Robbery25208.808.70%
Public order18133.8428.57%
Vehicle crime1696.37-58.97%
Criminal damage and arson1085.66-9.09%
Bicycle theft653.54200.00%
Drugs532.12400.00%
Burglary426.77-60.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 218 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 151 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2183142.6892.92%
Other theft1511167.1333.63%
Violence and sexual offences58808.4261.11%
Vehicle crime39310.5295.00%
Shoplifting32208.803.23%
Anti-social behaviour24171.32-22.58%
Robbery23128.49109.09%
Public order14123.14-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson1174.9537.50%
Burglary1058.89233.33%
Other crime453.54300.00%
Bicycle theft221.42-33.33%
Drugs110.71-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 113 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1132082.630.00%
Theft from the person113604.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences36604.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour31192.740.00%
Shoplifting31165.970.00%
Vehicle crime20165.970.00%
Public order15107.080.00%
Robbery1180.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson858.890.00%
Drugs442.830.00%
Bicycle theft321.420.00%
Burglary316.060.00%
Other crime116.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20248
January 202410
December 20234
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 729 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 72.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202440
July 20242
May 20245
April 202474
March 20241
January 2024107
December 2023159
November 2023151
October 2023113

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20243
May 202410
April 202415
March 20241
January 202411
December 202318
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 1293 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 129.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 293 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024129
August 202483
July 20242
May 202437
April 2024179
March 202419
January 2024220
December 2023293
November 2023218
October 2023113

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202438
July 20241
May 202417
April 202431
March 20241
January 202440
December 202353
November 202358
October 202336

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
May 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 175 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202418
April 202439
January 202416
December 202316
November 202339
October 202320

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20241
January 20243
December 202310
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 122 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
April 202414
January 202417
December 202325
November 202323
October 202311

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202425
April 202431
January 202433
December 202339
November 202324
October 202331

A total of 282 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202416
May 20243
April 202456
January 202447
December 202352
November 202332
October 202331

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total74
    Theft from the person18
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Other theft12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Robbery5
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Vehicle crime4
    Other crime3
    Burglary2
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total57
    Theft from the person28
    Other theft10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery3
    Public order1
  • 3. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total29
    Vehicle crime13
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Ashburton Place
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 9. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Barlow Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Carlton Gardens
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Duke Of York Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Cork St Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Pall Mall Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Albemarle Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Pall Mall
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Apple Tree Yard
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Grafton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 26. The Mall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Little St James'S Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 28. Arlington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Ryder Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Stafford Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1