ST JAMES'S STREET, SW1A 1PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1A 1PL

ST JAMES'S STREET, SW1A 1PL, Westminster has recorded a total of 176 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 968.40 per 1,000 population. This SW1A 1PL 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 1PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1A 1PL, encompassing approximately 181 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (68) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SW1A 1PL 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

ST JAMES'S STREET, SW1A 1PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person68968.4041.67%
Other theft30374.157.14%
Violence and sexual offences14165.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour1177.03-26.67%
Vehicle crime1060.5242.86%
Shoplifting1055.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson855.02300.00%
Robbery744.020.00%
Burglary638.52200.00%
Public order633.0150.00%
Bicycle theft233.01-33.33%
Drugs211.000.00%
Other crime211.00100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person48797.830.00%
Other theft28264.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences21154.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour15115.550.00%
Robbery782.530.00%
Vehicle crime738.520.00%
Shoplifting538.520.00%
Public order427.51300.00%
Bicycle theft322.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson216.510.00%
Drugs211.000.00%
Burglary211.000.00%
Other crime111.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order15.50-88.89%

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 person25308.13-70.93%
Violence and sexual offences14137.56-6.67%
Public order977.0328.57%
Other theft449.52-84.00%
Shoplifting322.01-85.71%
Drugs116.51-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person861089.4517.81%
Other theft25473.19-41.86%
Shoplifting21137.5640.00%
Anti-social behaviour18115.555.88%
Violence and sexual offences1599.04-6.25%
Robbery982.53200.00%
Public order749.52133.33%
Vehicle crime738.520.00%
Drugs538.520.00%
Bicycle theft327.51200.00%
Burglary216.51100.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person731023.42-34.82%
Other theft43401.67-43.42%
Anti-social behaviour17236.60-29.17%
Violence and sexual offences1693.54-23.81%
Shoplifting1588.04-16.67%
Vehicle crime782.530.00%
Drugs538.52150.00%
Robbery327.51-72.73%
Public order316.51-50.00%
Other crime116.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.50-66.67%
Burglary15.50-66.67%
Bicycle theft15.50-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1121579.1523.08%
Other theft76616.2518.75%
Anti-social behaviour24418.1771.43%
Violence and sexual offences21132.055.00%
Shoplifting18115.5563.64%
Robbery1199.04-8.33%
Vehicle crime760.52-56.25%
Public order638.5220.00%
Bicycle theft433.01300.00%
Burglary322.01-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson316.51-40.00%
Drugs216.510.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person911342.5554.24%
Other theft64500.7160.00%
Violence and sexual offences20352.1453.85%
Vehicle crime16110.05128.57%
Anti-social behaviour1488.04-39.13%
Robbery1277.0350.00%
Shoplifting1166.030.00%
Public order560.5225.00%
Criminal damage and arson527.51-16.67%
Burglary527.510.00%
Bicycle theft127.51-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person59968.400.00%
Other theft40324.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour23220.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences13126.550.00%
Shoplifting1171.530.00%
Robbery860.520.00%
Vehicle crime744.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson638.520.00%
Public order433.010.00%
Drugs322.010.00%
Bicycle theft216.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 310 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202428
May 20244
April 202425
January 202443
December 202376
November 202364
October 202340

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 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 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 562 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 70.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202448
May 202425
April 202486
January 202473
December 2023112
November 202391
October 202359

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202421
May 202414
April 202415
January 202416
December 202321
November 202320
October 202313

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 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 202316
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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20249
January 20243
December 202311
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
April 202418
January 202417
December 202324
November 202314
October 202323

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
May 20243
April 202421
January 202415
December 202318
November 202311
October 202311

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 1PL 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. 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. 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. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Carlton Gardens
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Duke Of York Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Bolton Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Pall Mall Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 15. Pall Mall
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Apple Tree Yard
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 17. The Mall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Little St James'S Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 19. Arlington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Ryder Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Stafford Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Masons Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. St James'S Square
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. King Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Catherine Wheel Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cleveland Row
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Duke Street St James'S
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Dover Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1