SW1A 2BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1A 2BJ

SW1A 2BJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 206 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 421155.43 per 1,000 population. This SW1A 2BJ 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 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1A 2BJ, encompassing approximately 0 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (48) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (44) incidents (-6.38% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-28.30% decrease)

SW1A 2BJ 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
  • Craig'S Court with total crimes: 21

SW1A 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48421155.4371.43%
Theft from the person4498133.30-6.38%
Violence and sexual offences3889955.53-28.30%
Anti-social behaviour3177688.87-20.51%
Public order1663377.766.67%
Drugs632711.1020.00%
Criminal damage and arson412266.66100.00%
Robbery48177.78100.00%
Possession of weapons48177.78100.00%
Burglary38177.78200.00%
Bicycle theft36133.33200.00%
Shoplifting26133.330.00%
Vehicle crime24088.89100.00%
Other crime14088.890.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53404799.882550.00%
Theft from the person47108355.522250.00%
Anti-social behaviour3996088.860.00%
Other theft2879733.311300.00%
Public order1557244.43650.00%
Drugs530666.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson210222.220.00%
Robbery24088.89100.00%
Possession of weapons24088.890.00%
Shoplifting24088.890.00%
Burglary14088.890.00%
Bicycle theft12044.440.00%
Vehicle crime12044.440.00%

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 theft220444.440.00%
Public order24088.890.00%
Theft from the person24088.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences24088.89100.00%
Other crime14088.890.00%
Robbery12044.440.00%

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 behaviour38177.7850.00%
Violence and sexual offences16133.33-50.00%

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 person1036799.99-85.07%
Violence and sexual offences220444.44-96.00%
Anti-social behaviour24088.89-94.59%
Other theft24088.89-94.44%
Public order14088.89-96.15%
Robbery12044.44-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person67488622.07570.00%
Violence and sexual offences50136977.74900.00%
Anti-social behaviour37102222.193600.00%
Other theft3675644.42620.00%
Public order2673599.982500.00%
Possession of weapons653155.540.00%
Robbery512266.66400.00%
Bicycle theft410222.220.00%
Drugs48177.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson18177.780.00%
Burglary12044.440.00%
Vehicle crime12044.440.00%
Other crime12044.440.00%

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 person1051111.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences520444.44400.00%
Other theft510222.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour110222.220.00%
Other crime12044.440.00%
Public order12044.440.00%
Robbery12044.440.00%
Shoplifting12044.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12044.44-98.08%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person67464088.751.52%
Violence and sexual offences52136977.7415.56%
Other theft43106311.08-30.65%
Anti-social behaviour2287911.08-4.35%
Public order1744977.76-22.73%
Robbery634755.54-14.29%
Possession of weapons612266.66100.00%
Vehicle crime412266.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson48177.78-20.00%
Burglary28177.780.00%
Other crime24088.890.00%
Drugs14088.89-85.71%
Shoplifting12044.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person66509066.51-22.35%
Other theft62134933.2931.91%
Violence and sexual offences45126755.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour2391999.97-17.86%
Public order2247022.21-47.62%
Robbery744977.7616.67%
Drugs714311.11-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson514311.11-54.55%
Bicycle theft310222.22200.00%
Possession of weapons36133.33-66.67%
Burglary26133.33100.00%
Shoplifting24088.89-66.67%
Vehicle crime24088.89-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences90697155.34164.71%
Theft from the person85183999.9421.43%
Other theft47173777.722.17%
Public order4296088.8627.27%
Anti-social behaviour2885866.6427.27%
Criminal damage and arson1157244.43-21.43%
Possession of weapons922488.8850.00%
Drugs918399.99125.00%
Robbery618399.9920.00%
Shoplifting612266.66100.00%
Vehicle crime412266.66300.00%
Other crime28177.780.00%
Bicycle theft14088.89-66.67%
Burglary12044.44-80.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person70502933.180.00%
Other theft46143111.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences3494044.420.00%
Public order3369511.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour2267466.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson1444977.760.00%
Possession of weapons628622.210.00%
Robbery512266.660.00%
Burglary510222.220.00%
Drugs410222.220.00%
Bicycle theft38177.780.00%
Shoplifting36133.330.00%
Vehicle crime16133.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 319 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202428
July 20242
May 20242
April 202436
March 20245
January 202443
December 202362
November 202347
October 202346

A total of 175 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 20242
May 20241
April 202426
March 20241
January 202417
December 202322
November 202342
October 202333

A total of 468 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202447
July 20242
May 202410
April 202467
March 202410
January 202467
December 202366
November 202385
October 202370

A total of 373 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202453
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202450
March 20245
February 20241
January 202452
December 202345
November 202390
October 202334

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202439
June 20243
May 20242
April 202437
March 20241
January 202422
December 202323
November 202328
October 202322

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1A 2BJ 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. 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
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Downing Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Horse Guards Avenue
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Scotland Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Carlton Gardens
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dacre Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
  • 11. Dartmouth Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Warwick House Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 13. Pall Mall
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Great George Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St James'S Park
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Spring Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. The Mall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Old Queen Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. The Sanctuary
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 23. A302
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Great Scotland Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Cockspur Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Queen Anne'S Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Little George Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Storey'S Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1