SW1A 2ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1A 2ER

SW1A 2ER, Westminster has recorded a total of 384 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This SW1A 2ER 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 2ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1A 2ER, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (109) incidents (19.78% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (65) incidents (85.71% increase)

SW1A 2ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 53
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 52
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39

SW1A 2ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person109NA19.78%
Violence and sexual offences70NA-12.50%
Other theft65NA85.71%
Anti-social behaviour62NA-13.89%
Public order22NA-18.52%
Robbery16NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson9NA80.00%
Vehicle crime6NA200.00%
Bicycle theft5NA150.00%
Shoplifting5NA-16.67%
Possession of weapons4NA33.33%
Drugs4NA-42.86%
Other crime4NA300.00%
Burglary3NA200.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person91NA1416.67%
Violence and sexual offences80NA1233.33%
Anti-social behaviour72NA0.00%
Other theft35NA483.33%
Public order27NA350.00%
Robbery16NA1500.00%
Drugs7NA0.00%
Shoplifting6NA500.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA150.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6NA0.00%
Theft from the person6NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences6NA500.00%
Public order6NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%
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-80.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person22NA-78.22%
Public order8NA-80.00%
Other theft7NA-86.00%
Violence and sexual offences5NA-92.42%
Robbery2NA-80.00%
Shoplifting2NA-84.62%
Bicycle theft1NA-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-50.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-66.67%
Drugs1NA-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-98.31%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person101NA339.13%
Violence and sexual offences66NA633.33%
Anti-social behaviour59NA5800.00%
Other theft50NA525.00%
Public order40NA471.43%
Shoplifting13NA550.00%
Robbery10NA400.00%
Possession of weapons7NA0.00%
Drugs5NA0.00%
Bicycle theft4NA100.00%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA-50.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person23NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences9NA800.00%
Other theft8NA0.00%
Public order7NA0.00%
Robbery2NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Shoplifting2NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1NA-98.80%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person88NA-23.48%
Violence and sexual offences83NA3.75%
Other theft66NA-20.48%
Anti-social behaviour35NA-10.26%
Public order32NA-15.79%
Robbery14NA27.27%
Drugs9NA28.57%
Criminal damage and arson8NA14.29%
Shoplifting7NA40.00%
Possession of weapons6NA100.00%
Bicycle theft4NA300.00%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person115NA-5.74%
Other theft83NA10.67%
Violence and sexual offences80NA-45.58%
Anti-social behaviour39NA-17.02%
Public order38NA-48.65%
Robbery11NA-26.67%
Drugs7NA-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson7NA-36.36%
Shoplifting5NA-68.75%
Burglary4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA-76.92%
Other crime2NA-33.33%
Vehicle crime2NA-33.33%
Bicycle theft1NA-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147NA149.15%
Theft from the person122NA11.93%
Other theft75NA-5.06%
Public order74NA34.55%
Anti-social behaviour47NA27.03%
Shoplifting16NA128.57%
Robbery15NA15.38%
Drugs14NA27.27%
Possession of weapons13NA30.00%
Criminal damage and arson11NA-47.62%
Bicycle theft8NA14.29%
Burglary4NA-42.86%
Vehicle crime3NA200.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person109NA0.00%
Other theft79NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences59NA0.00%
Public order55NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour37NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson21NA0.00%
Robbery13NA0.00%
Drugs11NA0.00%
Possession of weapons10NA0.00%
Bicycle theft7NA0.00%
Burglary7NA0.00%
Shoplifting7NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 356 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202472
June 20243
May 20241
April 202459
March 20241
January 202435
December 202339
November 202347
October 202337

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 474 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202435
July 20246
May 20247
April 202450
March 20248
January 202466
December 202383
November 202375
October 202379

A total of 786 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024109
August 202491
July 20246
May 202422
April 2024101
March 202423
January 202488
December 2023115
November 2023122
October 2023109

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 607 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202480
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 202466
March 20249
February 20241
January 202483
December 202380
November 2023147
October 202359

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 202311
October 202321

A total of 309 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202427
July 20246
May 20248
April 202440
March 20247
January 202432
December 202338
November 202374
October 202355

A total of 100 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
March 20242
January 202414
December 202311
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
May 20241
April 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242
April 202413
March 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 202316
October 20237

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1A 2ER 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. Nightclub
    Total52
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Robbery4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. 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
  • 4. St Margaret Street
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    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. Parking Area
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Downing Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Horse Guards Avenue
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Villiers Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Cockspur Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 16. Scotland Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Craven Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Whitehall Court
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Warwick House Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 21. Pall Mall East
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 22. Great George Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ferry Terminal
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Spring Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. A302
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Great Scotland Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Whitehall Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Cockspur Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Little George Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1