SW1A 2BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1A 2BE

SW1A 2BE, Westminster has recorded a total of 457 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This SW1A 2BE 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 2BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1A 2BE, encompassing approximately NA residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1A 2BE area, explore the SW1A 2BE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (125) incidents (23.76% increase)
  • Other theft: (80) incidents (105.13% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (1.47% increase)

SW1A 2BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 74
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 33

SW1A 2BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person125NA23.76%
Other theft80NA105.13%
Violence and sexual offences69NA1.47%
Anti-social behaviour61NA0.00%
Public order26NA-7.14%
Vehicle crime23NA130.00%
Drugs19NA35.71%
Robbery17NA6.25%
Criminal damage and arson10NA-37.50%
Bicycle theft8NA100.00%
Shoplifting7NA-12.50%
Burglary6NA50.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person101NA4950.00%
Violence and sexual offences68NA2166.67%
Anti-social behaviour61NA0.00%
Other theft39NA1200.00%
Public order28NA1300.00%
Robbery16NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson16NA700.00%
Drugs14NA0.00%
Vehicle crime10NA0.00%
Shoplifting8NA0.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Burglary4NA0.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences3NA200.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Theft from the person2NA0.00%
Public order2NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1NA-66.67%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order5NA-76.19%
Theft from the person4NA-96.30%
Other theft3NA-94.00%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-94.64%
Bicycle theft1NA-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-96.43%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person108NA1442.86%
Anti-social behaviour58NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences56NA2700.00%
Other theft50NA1566.67%
Vehicle crime28NA0.00%
Public order21NA320.00%
Robbery14NA1300.00%
Shoplifting14NA0.00%
Drugs13NA0.00%
Bicycle theft7NA250.00%
Burglary3NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7NA-94.49%
Public order5NA-81.48%
Other theft3NA-96.43%
Bicycle theft2NA-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences2NA-97.40%
Robbery1NA-94.44%
Other crime1NA-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person127NA-19.62%
Other theft84NA-26.96%
Violence and sexual offences77NA-3.75%
Anti-social behaviour44NA-27.87%
Public order27NA-18.18%
Drugs21NA-25.00%
Robbery18NA-21.74%
Vehicle crime15NA-21.05%
Shoplifting8NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson8NA-20.00%
Bicycle theft7NA40.00%
Burglary3NA-57.14%
Other crime2NA-33.33%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person158NA9.72%
Other theft115NA13.86%
Violence and sexual offences80NA-19.19%
Anti-social behaviour61NA8.93%
Public order33NA-53.52%
Drugs28NA27.27%
Robbery23NA15.00%
Vehicle crime19NA-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson10NA-23.08%
Shoplifting8NA-27.27%
Burglary7NA16.67%
Bicycle theft5NA-44.44%
Other crime3NA-25.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person144NA0.00%
Other theft101NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences99NA0.00%
Public order71NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour56NA0.00%
Drugs22NA0.00%
Vehicle crime21NA0.00%
Robbery20NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson13NA0.00%
Possession of weapons11NA0.00%
Shoplifting11NA0.00%
Bicycle theft9NA0.00%
Burglary6NA0.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 341 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202461
April 202458
January 202444
December 202361
November 202356

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 478 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202439
July 20243
May 20243
April 202450
March 20243
January 202484
December 2023115
November 2023101

A total of 776 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 86.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024125
August 2024101
July 20242
May 20244
April 2024108
March 20247
January 2024127
December 2023158
November 2023144

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
May 20241
April 202428
January 202415
December 202319
November 202321

A total of 458 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202468
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 202456
March 20242
January 202477
December 202380
November 202399

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
November 202311

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 202310
November 202313

A total of 218 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202428
July 20242
May 20245
April 202421
March 20245
January 202427
December 202333
November 202371

A total of 109 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 202414
March 20241
January 202418
December 202323
November 202320

A total of 117 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 202413
January 202421
December 202328
November 202322

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 202414
January 20248
December 20238
November 202311

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total74
    Theft from the person31
    Other theft15
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Robbery6
    Public order4
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Corner House Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total33
    Vehicle crime13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. William Iv Street
    Total32
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft5
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Embankment Place
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. 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
  • 8. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total19
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Downing Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Horse Guards Avenue
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Villiers Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Cockspur Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 19. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Scotland Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Craven Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Oxendon Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
  • 25. Carlton Gardens
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Whitehall Court
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Warwick House Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 28. Pall Mall East
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 29. Pall Mall
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1