SW1A 2BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1A 2BN

SW1A 2BN, Westminster has recorded a total of 824 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 246384.26 per 1,000 population. This SW1A 2BN 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 2BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1A 2BN, encompassing approximately 3 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (229) incidents (31.61% increase)
  • Other theft: (158) incidents (71.74% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (138) incidents (0.73% increase)

SW1A 2BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 140
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 111
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 59

SW1A 2BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 229 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 158 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person229246384.2631.61%
Other theft15868473.2971.74%
Violence and sexual offences13847243.580.73%
Anti-social behaviour8641263.383.61%
Public order4825714.86-7.69%
Drugs4014352.48-2.44%
Robbery3711960.4023.33%
Vehicle crime2811063.37133.33%
Criminal damage and arson178372.28-32.00%
Shoplifting135083.17-7.14%
Burglary123887.13200.00%
Bicycle theft113588.1283.33%
Other crime43289.11300.00%
Possession of weapons31196.0450.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 137 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person174201233.743380.00%
Violence and sexual offences13752027.742640.00%
Other theft9240964.371740.00%
Anti-social behaviour8327508.920.00%
Public order5224817.831200.00%
Drugs4115548.520.00%
Robbery3012259.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson258970.301150.00%
Shoplifting147475.250.00%
Vehicle crime124186.140.00%
Bicycle theft63588.120.00%
Burglary41794.060.00%
Possession of weapons21196.040.00%
Other crime1598.020.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56279.210.00%
Theft from the person51495.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences51495.05400.00%
Public order41495.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21196.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1299.01-83.33%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1710764.36-93.88%
Public order65083.17-86.96%
Violence and sexual offences61794.06-94.64%
Other theft41794.06-96.58%
Bicycle theft11196.04-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson1299.01-66.67%
Vehicle crime1299.01-96.55%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 278 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person278229041.67929.63%
Other theft11783124.792825.00%
Violence and sexual offences11234984.173633.33%
Anti-social behaviour8133489.120.00%
Public order4624219.81666.67%
Drugs3013754.460.00%
Robbery308970.302900.00%
Vehicle crime298970.300.00%
Shoplifting278671.290.00%
Burglary68073.270.00%
Bicycle theft61794.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31794.060.00%
Other crime1897.030.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2713156.44-91.23%
Public order68073.27-87.23%
Other theft41794.06-97.67%
Violence and sexual offences31196.04-97.89%
Bicycle theft2897.03-71.43%
Robbery1598.02-97.78%
Other crime1299.01-75.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 308 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 172 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person308269408.03-28.37%
Other theft17292095.09-25.22%
Violence and sexual offences14251429.72-20.67%
Anti-social behaviour6842459.42-26.09%
Public order4720332.68-26.56%
Robbery4514053.47-19.64%
Drugs4513455.45-4.26%
Vehicle crime1713455.45-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson175083.17-5.56%
Shoplifting165083.170.00%
Bicycle theft74784.160.00%
Possession of weapons72093.07133.33%
Burglary62093.07-33.33%
Other crime41794.06-20.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 430 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 230 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person430352233.8018.78%
Other theft230128574.31-6.50%
Violence and sexual offences17968772.30-6.77%
Anti-social behaviour9253522.793.37%
Public order6427508.92-36.63%
Robbery5619136.6424.44%
Drugs4716744.5630.56%
Vehicle crime2214053.47-12.00%
Criminal damage and arson186578.22-14.29%
Shoplifting165382.18-20.00%
Burglary94784.16-18.18%
Bicycle theft72691.09-50.00%
Other crime52093.07-44.44%
Possession of weapons31495.05-76.92%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 362 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 246 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person362354027.860.00%
Other theft246108241.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences19273556.460.00%
Public order10157409.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour8930200.010.00%
Robbery4526611.890.00%
Drugs3613455.450.00%
Vehicle crime2510764.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson217475.250.00%
Shoplifting206279.210.00%
Bicycle theft145980.200.00%
Possession of weapons134186.140.00%
Burglary113887.130.00%
Other crime93289.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 239 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202441
April 202430
January 202445
December 202347
November 202336

A total of 1028 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 114.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 246 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024158
August 202492
July 20245
May 20244
April 2024117
March 20244
January 2024172
December 2023230
November 2023246

A total of 374 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202452
July 20244
May 20246
April 202446
March 20246
January 202447
December 202364
November 2023101

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 202311

A total of 499 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 83.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202486
August 202483
April 202481
January 202468
December 202392
November 202389

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 202314

A total of 1830 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 203.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 430 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024229
August 2024174
July 20245
May 202417
April 2024278
March 202427
January 2024308
December 2023430
November 2023362

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202412
May 20241
April 202429
January 202417
December 202322
November 202325

A total of 915 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 91.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024138
August 2024137
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 2024112
March 20243
January 2024142
December 2023179
November 2023192

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 202313

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202425
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 202417
December 202318
November 202321

A total of 244 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202430
April 202430
March 20241
January 202445
December 202356
November 202345

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
April 202427
January 202416
December 202316
November 202320

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total140
    Theft from the person45
    Other theft35
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Drugs10
    Robbery9
    Public order6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total111
    Theft from the person45
    Other theft19
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Robbery6
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Leicester Square
    Total59
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order3
    Robbery3
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total33
    Vehicle crime13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. 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
  • 8. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Embankment Place
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. 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
  • 12. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Downing Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Horse Guards Avenue
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. B404
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Villiers Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. St Martin'S Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Cockspur Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 28. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Chandos Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1