SW1A 2AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1A 2AD

SW1A 2AD, Westminster has recorded a total of 241 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This SW1A 2AD 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 2AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1A 2AD, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (51) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-19.30% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-8.00% decrease)

SW1A 2AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 53
  • St Margaret Street with total crimes: 31
  • Charing Cross with total crimes: 25

SW1A 2AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51NA-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences46NA-19.30%
Anti-social behaviour46NA-8.00%
Other theft45NA45.16%
Public order18NA12.50%
Robbery9NA125.00%
Drugs5NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA33.33%
Vehicle crime4NA100.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA50.00%
Burglary2NA100.00%
Shoplifting2NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person57NA2750.00%
Violence and sexual offences57NA2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour50NA0.00%
Other theft31NA1450.00%
Public order16NA700.00%
Drugs5NA0.00%
Robbery4NA300.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Shoplifting2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2NA0.00%
Public order2NA0.00%
Theft from the person2NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA100.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3NA200.00%
Violence and sexual offences1NA-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10NA-86.49%
Violence and sexual offences2NA-96.00%
Other theft2NA-94.59%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-97.96%
Public order1NA-96.43%
Robbery1NA-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person74NA640.00%
Violence and sexual offences50NA900.00%
Anti-social behaviour49NA4800.00%
Other theft37NA640.00%
Public order28NA2700.00%
Robbery6NA500.00%
Possession of weapons6NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA0.00%
Drugs3NA0.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences5NA400.00%
Other theft5NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1NA-98.15%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person71NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences54NA25.58%
Other theft44NA-36.23%
Anti-social behaviour23NA-20.69%
Public order15NA-37.50%
Robbery7NA-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson6NA20.00%
Possession of weapons6NA100.00%
Vehicle crime2NA100.00%
Drugs2NA-66.67%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person71NA-16.47%
Other theft69NA35.29%
Violence and sexual offences43NA-55.21%
Anti-social behaviour29NA-12.12%
Public order24NA-46.67%
Robbery8NA14.29%
Drugs6NA-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson5NA-54.55%
Bicycle theft3NA200.00%
Possession of weapons3NA-70.00%
Shoplifting2NA-66.67%
Other crime1NA-50.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96NA134.15%
Theft from the person85NA10.39%
Other theft51NA0.00%
Public order45NA36.36%
Anti-social behaviour33NA22.22%
Criminal damage and arson11NA-31.25%
Drugs11NA175.00%
Possession of weapons10NA66.67%
Robbery7NA16.67%
Shoplifting6NA200.00%
Vehicle crime4NA300.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA-66.67%
Burglary1NA-80.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person77NA0.00%
Other theft51NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences41NA0.00%
Public order33NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour27NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson16NA0.00%
Robbery6NA0.00%
Possession of weapons6NA0.00%
Burglary5NA0.00%
Drugs4NA0.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Shoplifting2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 337 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202431
July 20242
May 20242
April 202437
March 20245
January 202444
December 202369
November 202351
October 202351

A total of 183 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 20242
May 20241
April 202428
March 20241
January 202415
December 202324
November 202345
October 202333

A total of 508 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202457
July 20242
May 202410
April 202474
March 202410
January 202471
December 202371
November 202385
October 202377

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202457
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202450
March 20245
February 20241
January 202454
December 202343
November 202396
October 202341

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202450
June 20243
May 20241
April 202449
March 20241
January 202423
December 202329
November 202333
October 202327

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 202310
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1A 2AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bridge Street
    Total53
    Theft from the person19
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Other theft12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. St Margaret Street
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Craig'S Court
    Total21
    Other theft7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Downing Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Horse Guards Avenue
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Cockspur Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Scotland Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Craven Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Carlton Gardens
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Whitehall Court
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dartmouth Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Warwick House Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 16. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Great George Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Spring Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. The Mall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Old Queen Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. The Sanctuary
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 24. A302
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Great Scotland Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Whitehall Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Cockspur Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Queen Anne'S Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Little George Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1