SW1A 2HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1A 2HQ

SW1A 2HQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This SW1A 2HQ 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 2HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1A 2HQ, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (43) incidents (152.94% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (32) incidents (-13.51% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-31.91% decrease)

SW1A 2HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 53
  • St Margaret Street with total crimes: 31
  • Downing Street with total crimes: 14

SW1A 2HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43NA152.94%
Theft from the person32NA-13.51%
Violence and sexual offences32NA-31.91%
Anti-social behaviour30NA-9.09%
Public order13NA44.44%
Possession of weapons5NA66.67%
Criminal damage and arson3NA200.00%
Burglary3NA0.00%
Robbery2NA100.00%
Drugs2NA-50.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47NA2250.00%
Theft from the person37NA1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour33NA0.00%
Other theft17NA750.00%
Public order9NA350.00%
Drugs4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Shoplifting2NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2NA0.00%
Public order2NA0.00%
Theft from the person2NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA100.00%
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 behaviour3NA50.00%
Violence and sexual offences1NA-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10NA-82.46%
Violence and sexual offences2NA-95.35%
Anti-social behaviour2NA-91.67%
Other theft2NA-92.86%
Public order1NA-95.45%
Robbery1NA-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person57NA470.00%
Violence and sexual offences43NA760.00%
Other theft28NA460.00%
Anti-social behaviour24NA2300.00%
Public order22NA2100.00%
Possession of weapons6NA0.00%
Robbery3NA200.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences5NA400.00%
Other theft5NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1NA-97.62%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences42NA31.25%
Other theft27NA-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour17NA30.77%
Public order12NA-7.69%
Possession of weapons6NA100.00%
Vehicle crime4NA300.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA-33.33%
Robbery3NA-40.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Burglary2NA100.00%
Drugs1NA-75.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44NA-36.23%
Other theft32NA3.23%
Violence and sexual offences32NA-55.56%
Public order13NA-62.86%
Anti-social behaviour13NA-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson6NA-25.00%
Robbery5NA25.00%
Drugs4NA33.33%
Possession of weapons3NA-57.14%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72NA176.92%
Theft from the person69NA25.45%
Public order35NA94.44%
Other theft31NA19.23%
Anti-social behaviour19NA-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson8NA-33.33%
Possession of weapons7NA0.00%
Robbery4NA0.00%
Shoplifting4NA33.33%
Drugs3NA50.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-80.00%
Burglary1NA-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences26NA0.00%
Other theft26NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour25NA0.00%
Public order18NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson12NA0.00%
Possession of weapons7NA0.00%
Vehicle crime5NA0.00%
Robbery4NA0.00%
Shoplifting3NA0.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 213 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202417
July 20242
May 20242
April 202428
March 20245
January 202427
December 202332
November 202331
October 202326

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20242
May 20241
April 202422
March 20241
January 202412
December 202313
November 202335
October 202318

A total of 360 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202437
July 20242
May 202410
April 202457
March 202410
January 202444
December 202344
November 202369
October 202355

A total of 305 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202447
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202443
March 20245
February 20241
January 202442
December 202332
November 202372
October 202326

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202433
June 20243
May 20242
April 202424
March 20241
January 202417
December 202313
November 202319
October 202325

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1A 2HQ 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. St Margaret Street
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Downing Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Horse Guards Avenue
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Abbey Orchard Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Great Smith Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dacre Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
  • 9. Dartmouth Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Abingdon Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Great George Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St James'S Park
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. The Mall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Old Queen Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. The Sanctuary
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 18. Little Smith Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. A302
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Queen Anne'S Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Little George Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Storey'S Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1