SW1A 2HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1A 2HP

SW1A 2HP, Westminster has recorded a total of 503 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This SW1A 2HP 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 2HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1A 2HP, 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: (122) incidents (25.77% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (89) incidents (-5.32% decrease)
  • Other theft: (77) incidents (54.00% increase)

SW1A 2HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 76
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39
  • Police Station with total crimes: 34

SW1A 2HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person122NA25.77%
Violence and sexual offences89NA-5.32%
Other theft77NA54.00%
Anti-social behaviour74NA12.12%
Public order34NA6.25%
Vehicle crime23NA130.00%
Criminal damage and arson19NA-9.52%
Robbery18NA-10.00%
Drugs18NA-10.00%
Bicycle theft7NA133.33%
Shoplifting7NA-12.50%
Burglary6NA50.00%
Other crime6NA500.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person97NA1840.00%
Violence and sexual offences94NA2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour66NA0.00%
Other theft50NA1150.00%
Public order32NA700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21NA950.00%
Drugs20NA0.00%
Robbery20NA0.00%
Vehicle crime10NA0.00%
Shoplifting8NA700.00%
Burglary4NA0.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
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-88.35%
Public order7NA-81.08%
Other theft5NA-91.53%
Violence and sexual offences4NA-94.29%
Shoplifting2NA-87.50%
Bicycle theft1NA-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-66.67%
Vehicle crime1NA-95.83%
Drugs1NA-92.86%
Robbery1NA-91.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person103NA692.31%
Violence and sexual offences70NA1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour67NA0.00%
Other theft59NA1866.67%
Public order37NA516.67%
Vehicle crime24NA0.00%
Shoplifting16NA1500.00%
Drugs14NA0.00%
Robbery12NA1100.00%
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-88.29%
Public order6NA-86.67%
Violence and sexual offences4NA-95.74%
Other theft3NA-96.81%
Bicycle theft2NA-66.67%
Robbery1NA-94.74%
Other crime1NA-50.00%
Shoplifting1NA-87.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person111NA-33.93%
Other theft94NA-27.13%
Violence and sexual offences94NA-13.76%
Anti-social behaviour48NA-23.81%
Public order45NA-6.25%
Drugs30NA20.00%
Robbery19NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson16NA23.08%
Vehicle crime12NA-29.41%
Shoplifting8NA-33.33%
Bicycle theft6NA50.00%
Other crime2NA-50.00%
Burglary2NA-71.43%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 168 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person168NA16.67%
Other theft129NA20.56%
Violence and sexual offences109NA-14.84%
Anti-social behaviour63NA8.62%
Public order48NA-44.83%
Drugs25NA-7.41%
Robbery19NA0.00%
Vehicle crime17NA-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson13NA-18.75%
Shoplifting12NA-7.69%
Burglary7NA40.00%
Other crime4NA-20.00%
Bicycle theft4NA-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 128 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person144NA32.11%
Violence and sexual offences128NA58.02%
Other theft107NA-0.93%
Public order87NA24.29%
Anti-social behaviour58NA45.00%
Drugs27NA3.85%
Robbery19NA35.71%
Vehicle crime19NA46.15%
Criminal damage and arson16NA-38.46%
Shoplifting13NA30.00%
Bicycle theft12NA9.09%
Possession of weapons11NA10.00%
Burglary5NA-44.44%
Other crime5NA400.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person109NA0.00%
Other theft108NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences81NA0.00%
Public order70NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour40NA0.00%
Drugs26NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson26NA0.00%
Robbery14NA0.00%
Vehicle crime13NA0.00%
Bicycle theft11NA0.00%
Possession of weapons10NA0.00%
Shoplifting10NA0.00%
Burglary9NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 416 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 59.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202466
April 202467
January 202448
December 202363
November 202358
October 202340

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 636 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202450
July 20244
May 20245
April 202459
March 20243
January 202494
December 2023129
November 2023107
October 2023108

A total of 884 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 88.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024122
August 202497
July 20245
May 202412
April 2024103
March 202413
January 2024111
December 2023168
November 2023144
October 2023109

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
May 20241
April 202424
January 202412
December 202317
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 678 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202494
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 202470
March 20244
January 202494
December 2023109
November 2023128
October 202381

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 202416
December 202313
November 202316
October 202326

A total of 370 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202432
July 20244
May 20247
April 202437
March 20246
January 202445
December 202348
November 202387
October 202370

A total of 123 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
May 20241
April 202412
March 20241
January 202419
December 202319
November 202319
October 202314

A total of 161 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
May 20241
April 202414
January 202430
December 202325
November 202327
October 202326

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239

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 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 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 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total76
    Theft from the person27
    Other theft15
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Robbery6
    Drugs6
    Public order4
    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. Horse Guards Avenue
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Villiers Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. St Martin'S Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Cockspur Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 22. Chandos Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Scotland Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Craven Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. York Buildings
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 27. Carlton Gardens
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Whitehall Court
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Warwick House Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 30. Pall Mall East
    Total3
    Theft from the person3