SW1A 2LW, Westminster has recorded a total of 217 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This SW1A 2LW 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 2LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1A 2LW, encompassing approximately NA residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | NA | -1.61% |
| Theft from the person | 44 | NA | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 41 | NA | 141.18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | NA | -35.56% |
| Public order | 13 | NA | -40.91% |
| Robbery | 6 | NA | 500.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | NA | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | NA | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | NA | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | NA | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | NA | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | NA | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | NA | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | NA | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 | NA | 3000.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | NA | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 33 | NA | 1550.00% |
| Public order | 22 | NA | 1000.00% |
| Other theft | 17 | NA | 750.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | NA | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | NA | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | NA | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | NA | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | NA | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | NA | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | NA | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | NA | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | NA | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | NA | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | NA | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | NA | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | NA | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | NA | 200.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | NA | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 10 | NA | -83.33% |
| Other theft | 2 | NA | -92.59% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | NA | -95.83% |
| Public order | 1 | NA | -95.45% |
| Robbery | 1 | NA | -66.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | NA | -97.96% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 60 | NA | 500.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | NA | 716.67% |
| Other theft | 27 | NA | 440.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | NA | 2300.00% |
| Public order | 22 | NA | 2100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | NA | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | NA | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | NA | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | NA | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | NA | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | NA | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | NA | 0.00% |
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 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 10 | NA | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | NA | 500.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | NA | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | NA | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | NA | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | NA | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | NA | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | NA | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | NA | -97.73% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | NA | 4.76% |
| Theft from the person | 42 | NA | -16.00% |
| Other theft | 29 | NA | -14.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | NA | 11.11% |
| Public order | 17 | NA | -29.17% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | NA | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | NA | -16.67% |
| Robbery | 5 | NA | -37.50% |
| Drugs | 3 | NA | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | NA | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | NA | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | NA | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | NA | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | NA | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 50 | NA | -21.88% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | NA | -57.58% |
| Other theft | 34 | NA | -5.56% |
| Public order | 24 | NA | -38.46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | NA | -37.93% |
| Robbery | 8 | NA | 60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | NA | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | NA | 25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | NA | -57.14% |
| Burglary | 3 | NA | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | NA | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | NA | -60.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 64 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 | NA | 147.50% |
| Theft from the person | 64 | NA | -5.88% |
| Public order | 39 | NA | 95.00% |
| Other theft | 36 | NA | 20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | NA | -12.12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | NA | 20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | NA | -12.50% |
| Robbery | 5 | NA | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | NA | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | NA | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | NA | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | NA | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | NA | -66.67% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 68 | NA | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | NA | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | NA | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 30 | NA | 0.00% |
| Public order | 20 | NA | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | NA | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | NA | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | NA | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | NA | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | NA | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | NA | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | NA | 0.00% |
A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
A total of 223 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 41 |
| August 2024 | 17 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 27 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 29 |
| December 2023 | 34 |
| November 2023 | 36 |
| October 2023 | 30 |
A total of 161 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 13 |
| August 2024 | 22 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 24 |
| November 2023 | 39 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
A total of 383 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 68 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 44 |
| August 2024 | 33 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 60 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 42 |
| December 2023 | 50 |
| November 2023 | 64 |
| October 2023 | 68 |
A total of 408 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 99 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 61 |
| August 2024 | 62 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 49 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 44 |
| December 2023 | 42 |
| November 2023 | 99 |
| October 2023 | 40 |
A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 29 |
| August 2024 | 45 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 29 |
| October 2023 | 33 |
A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1A 2LW postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 63 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 53 |
| Theft from the person | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 31 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |