SW1A 2HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1A 2HB

SW1A 2HB, Westminster has recorded a total of 344 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This SW1A 2HB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1A postcode area, which has experienced 40 crimes and a crime rate of 198.02 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1A 2HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1A 2HB, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (86) incidents (1333.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (83) incidents (1283.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW1A 2HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 41
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 38
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 36

SW1A 2HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person86NA1333.33%
Violence and sexual offences83NA1283.33%
Anti-social behaviour57NA0.00%
Other theft36NA500.00%
Public order28NA366.67%
Robbery15NA1400.00%
Criminal damage and arson12NA500.00%
Drugs11NA0.00%
Shoplifting7NA600.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
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-76.09%
Public order8NA-80.00%
Other theft7NA-85.42%
Violence and sexual offences5NA-92.65%
Robbery2NA-80.00%
Shoplifting2NA-87.50%
Bicycle theft1NA-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-66.67%
Vehicle crime1NA-66.67%
Drugs1NA-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person92NA300.00%
Violence and sexual offences68NA750.00%
Anti-social behaviour59NA0.00%
Other theft48NA500.00%
Public order40NA471.43%
Shoplifting16NA700.00%
Robbery10NA400.00%
Drugs9NA0.00%
Burglary5NA0.00%
Bicycle theft4NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA0.00%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA-50.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person23NA-73.86%
Other theft8NA-89.33%
Violence and sexual offences8NA-90.00%
Public order7NA-83.72%
Robbery2NA-85.71%
Bicycle theft2NA-50.00%
Other crime2NA-33.33%
Shoplifting2NA-71.43%

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 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person88NA-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences80NA-4.76%
Other theft75NA-18.48%
Public order43NA-10.42%
Anti-social behaviour41NA-22.64%
Drugs18NA63.64%
Criminal damage and arson15NA66.67%
Robbery14NA7.69%
Shoplifting7NA-41.67%
Bicycle theft4NA300.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-33.33%
Burglary2NA-60.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person110NA8.91%
Other theft92NA16.46%
Violence and sexual offences84NA-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour53NA1.92%
Public order48NA-32.39%
Robbery13NA0.00%
Shoplifting12NA-20.00%
Drugs11NA-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson9NA-18.18%
Burglary5NA25.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%
Vehicle crime3NA-25.00%
Bicycle theft1NA-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114NA93.22%
Theft from the person101NA12.22%
Other theft79NA2.60%
Public order71NA7.58%
Anti-social behaviour52NA57.58%
Drugs16NA23.08%
Shoplifting15NA114.29%
Robbery13NA18.18%
Criminal damage and arson11NA-50.00%
Possession of weapons11NA22.22%
Bicycle theft9NA28.57%
Burglary4NA-42.86%
Vehicle crime4NA100.00%
Other crime3NA200.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person90NA57.89%
Other theft77NA-3.75%
Public order66NA88.57%
Violence and sexual offences59NA-27.16%
Anti-social behaviour33NA-29.79%
Criminal damage and arson22NA69.23%
Drugs13NA160.00%
Robbery11NA-8.33%
Possession of weapons9NA28.57%
Bicycle theft7NA75.00%
Burglary7NA16.67%
Shoplifting7NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-50.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences81NA-2.41%
Other theft80NA-16.67%
Theft from the person57NA-27.85%
Anti-social behaviour47NA-6.00%
Public order35NA12.90%
Criminal damage and arson13NA-7.14%
Robbery12NA-36.84%
Shoplifting7NA-58.82%
Possession of weapons7NA75.00%
Burglary6NA50.00%
Drugs5NA-58.33%
Vehicle crime4NA0.00%
Bicycle theft4NA100.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft96NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences83NA0.00%
Theft from the person79NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour50NA0.00%
Public order31NA0.00%
Robbery19NA0.00%
Shoplifting17NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson14NA0.00%
Drugs12NA0.00%
Vehicle crime4NA0.00%
Burglary4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons4NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 392 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202457
April 202459
January 202441
December 202353
November 202352
October 202333
September 202347
August 202350

A total of 754 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202486
July 20246
May 202422
April 202492
March 202423
January 202488
December 2023110
November 2023101
October 202390
September 202357
August 202379

A total of 672 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202483
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 202468
March 20248
January 202480
December 202384
November 2023114
October 202359
September 202381
August 202383

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
May 20241
April 20249
January 202418
December 202311
November 202316
October 202313
September 20235
August 202312

A total of 604 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.91 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
July 20246
May 20247
April 202448
March 20248
January 202475
December 202392
November 202379
October 202377
September 202380
August 202396

A total of 383 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 20246
May 20248
April 202440
March 20247
January 202443
December 202348
November 202371
October 202366
September 202335
August 202331

A total of 112 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
March 20242
January 202414
December 202313
November 202313
October 202311
September 202312
August 202319

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 202415
December 20239
November 202311
October 202322
September 202313
August 202314

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20239
October 20237
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234
August 20234

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
May 20242
April 202416
March 20242
January 20247
December 202312
November 202315
October 20237
September 20237
August 202317

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236
August 20234

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 202311
October 20239
September 20237
August 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total41
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Corner House Street
    Total38
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Theft from the person6
    Public order4
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total36
    Theft from the person20
    Robbery5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. William Iv Street
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Charing Cross
    Total23
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Downing Street
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Buckingham Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Trafalgar Square
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
  • 9. Craig'S Court
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total12
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Westminster (Lu Station)
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Embankment Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. John Adam Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Horse Guards Avenue
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Northumberland Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Embankment (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Whitehall Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Charing Cross (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Colchester (Station)
    Total6
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Spring Gardens
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Villiers Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Scotland Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. York Buildings
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Pall Mall East
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Ferry Terminal
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lower Robert Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Warwick House Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Cockspur Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1