SW1A 2EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1A 2EG

SW1A 2EG, Westminster has recorded a total of 541 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This SW1A 2EG 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 2EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1A 2EG, 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: (134) incidents (30.10% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (94) incidents (-12.96% decrease)
  • Other theft: (88) incidents (69.23% increase)

SW1A 2EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 93
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39
  • Police Station with total crimes: 34

SW1A 2EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person134NA30.10%
Violence and sexual offences94NA-12.96%
Other theft88NA69.23%
Anti-social behaviour74NA10.45%
Public order36NA5.88%
Vehicle crime23NA130.00%
Drugs22NA-4.35%
Robbery20NA-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson19NA-13.64%
Bicycle theft8NA100.00%
Burglary7NA75.00%
Shoplifting7NA-12.50%
Other crime6NA500.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108NA2600.00%
Theft from the person103NA1960.00%
Anti-social behaviour67NA0.00%
Other theft52NA1200.00%
Public order34NA750.00%
Drugs23NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson22NA1000.00%
Robbery21NA0.00%
Vehicle crime10NA0.00%
Shoplifting8NA700.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Burglary4NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5NA0.00%
Other theft4NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences4NA300.00%
Public order4NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1NA-75.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12NA-89.09%
Public order7NA-81.08%
Other theft5NA-92.42%
Violence and sexual offences4NA-94.94%
Shoplifting2NA-87.50%
Bicycle theft1NA-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-66.67%
Vehicle crime1NA-96.00%
Drugs1NA-92.86%
Robbery1NA-92.31%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person110NA746.15%
Violence and sexual offences79NA1875.00%
Anti-social behaviour67NA0.00%
Other theft66NA2100.00%
Public order37NA516.67%
Vehicle crime25NA0.00%
Shoplifting16NA1500.00%
Drugs14NA0.00%
Robbery13NA1200.00%
Burglary5NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA150.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13NA-89.84%
Public order6NA-86.67%
Violence and sexual offences4NA-95.96%
Other theft3NA-97.30%
Bicycle theft2NA-71.43%
Robbery1NA-95.45%
Other crime1NA-50.00%
Shoplifting1NA-87.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person128NA-32.98%
Other theft111NA-23.45%
Violence and sexual offences99NA-13.91%
Anti-social behaviour51NA-20.31%
Public order45NA-10.00%
Drugs33NA-2.94%
Robbery22NA4.76%
Criminal damage and arson16NA23.08%
Vehicle crime13NA-27.78%
Shoplifting8NA-33.33%
Bicycle theft7NA40.00%
Burglary3NA-57.14%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 191 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person191NA15.76%
Other theft145NA13.28%
Violence and sexual offences115NA-12.88%
Anti-social behaviour64NA6.67%
Public order50NA-45.05%
Drugs34NA21.43%
Robbery21NA-12.50%
Vehicle crime18NA-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson13NA-18.75%
Shoplifting12NA-7.69%
Burglary7NA16.67%
Bicycle theft5NA-61.54%
Other crime4NA-20.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 132 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person165NA29.92%
Violence and sexual offences132NA55.29%
Other theft128NA-2.29%
Public order91NA26.39%
Anti-social behaviour60NA46.34%
Drugs28NA-12.50%
Robbery24NA60.00%
Vehicle crime19NA26.67%
Criminal damage and arson16NA-40.74%
Bicycle theft13NA18.18%
Shoplifting13NA30.00%
Possession of weapons12NA9.09%
Burglary6NA-40.00%
Other crime5NA150.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 127 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft131NA0.00%
Theft from the person127NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences85NA0.00%
Public order72NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour41NA0.00%
Drugs32NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson27NA0.00%
Robbery15NA0.00%
Vehicle crime15NA0.00%
Bicycle theft11NA0.00%
Possession of weapons11NA0.00%
Burglary10NA0.00%
Shoplifting10NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 424 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202467
April 202467
January 202451
December 202364
November 202360
October 202341

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 733 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 202452
July 20244
May 20245
April 202466
March 20243
January 2024111
December 2023145
November 2023128
October 2023131

A total of 988 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 98.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 191 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024134
August 2024103
July 20245
May 202412
April 2024110
March 202413
January 2024128
December 2023191
November 2023165
October 2023127

A total of 124 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
May 20241
April 202425
January 202413
December 202318
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 725 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 2024108
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 202479
March 20244
January 202499
December 2023115
November 2023132
October 202385

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20243
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 202416
December 202313
November 202316
October 202327

A total of 382 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202434
July 20244
May 20247
April 202437
March 20246
January 202445
December 202350
November 202391
October 202372

A total of 138 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
May 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 202422
December 202321
November 202324
October 202315

A total of 187 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202423
May 20241
April 202414
January 202433
December 202334
November 202328
October 202332

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 202416
March 20241
January 20248
December 202312
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total93
    Theft from the person35
    Other theft19
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Drugs8
    Robbery7
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 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. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total33
    Vehicle crime13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. 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
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total30
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Embankment Place
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. 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
  • 10. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Downing Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 13. John Adam Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Horse Guards Avenue
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Villiers Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. St Martin'S Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Cockspur Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 23. Chandos Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Scotland Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Craven Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. York Buildings
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. Oxendon Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
  • 29. Carlton Gardens
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Whitehall Court
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1