SW1A 2NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1A 2NP

SW1A 2NP, 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 2NP 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 2NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1A 2NP, 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: (109) incidents (19.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (69) incidents (91.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-15.19% decrease)

SW1A 2NP 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 2NP 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 Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person109NA19.78%
Other theft69NA91.67%
Violence and sexual offences67NA-15.19%
Anti-social behaviour63NA-11.27%
Public order22NA-15.38%
Robbery15NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson8NA33.33%
Vehicle crime6NA200.00%
Bicycle theft5NA150.00%
Shoplifting5NA0.00%
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 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person91NA1416.67%
Violence and sexual offences79NA1216.67%
Anti-social behaviour71NA0.00%
Other theft36NA500.00%
Public order26NA333.33%
Robbery15NA1400.00%
Drugs7NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA200.00%
Shoplifting5NA400.00%
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-80.18%
Public order8NA-77.78%
Other theft7NA-86.00%
Violence and sexual offences5NA-92.19%
Robbery2NA-77.78%
Shoplifting2NA-84.62%
Bicycle theft1NA-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-50.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-66.67%
Drugs1NA-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-98.31%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person111NA382.61%
Violence and sexual offences64NA611.11%
Anti-social behaviour59NA5800.00%
Other theft50NA525.00%
Public order36NA414.29%
Shoplifting13NA550.00%
Robbery9NA350.00%
Possession of weapons7NA0.00%
Drugs6NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA150.00%
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-98.84%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person105NA-13.22%
Violence and sexual offences86NA13.16%
Other theft72NA-16.28%
Anti-social behaviour35NA-12.50%
Public order30NA-16.67%
Robbery15NA-11.76%
Drugs9NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson8NA14.29%
Shoplifting7NA40.00%
Possession of weapons7NA133.33%
Vehicle crime4NA100.00%
Bicycle theft4NA300.00%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Burglary1NA-83.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person121NA-11.03%
Other theft86NA10.26%
Violence and sexual offences76NA-45.32%
Anti-social behaviour40NA-18.37%
Public order36NA-47.06%
Robbery17NA30.77%
Drugs9NA-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson7NA-36.36%
Burglary6NA50.00%
Shoplifting5NA-68.75%
Possession of weapons3NA-76.92%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-33.33%
Bicycle theft1NA-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 136 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139NA143.86%
Theft from the person136NA3.03%
Other theft78NA4.00%
Public order68NA28.30%
Anti-social behaviour49NA25.64%
Shoplifting16NA77.78%
Drugs14NA75.00%
Robbery13NA8.33%
Possession of weapons13NA18.18%
Criminal damage and arson11NA-50.00%
Bicycle theft7NA0.00%
Burglary4NA-42.86%
Vehicle crime3NA200.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person132NA0.00%
Other theft75NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences57NA0.00%
Public order53NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour39NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson22NA0.00%
Robbery12NA0.00%
Possession of weapons11NA0.00%
Shoplifting9NA0.00%
Drugs8NA0.00%
Bicycle theft7NA0.00%
Burglary7NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 361 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202471
June 20243
May 20241
April 202459
March 20241
January 202435
December 202340
November 202349
October 202339

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 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 487 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202436
July 20246
May 20247
April 202450
March 20248
January 202472
December 202386
November 202378
October 202375

A total of 856 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024109
August 202491
July 20246
May 202422
April 2024111
March 202423
January 2024105
December 2023121
November 2023136
October 2023132

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 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 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 590 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202479
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 202464
March 20249
February 20241
January 202486
December 202376
November 2023139
October 202357

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.86 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 20247
December 20233
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 202311
October 202322

A total of 292 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202426
July 20246
May 20248
April 202436
March 20247
January 202430
December 202336
November 202368
October 202353

A total of 101 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 20242
January 202415
December 202317
November 202313
October 202312

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 20246
January 20249
December 20239
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 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 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 202413
March 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1A 2NP 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. Horse Guards Avenue
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Theme/Adventure Park
    Total10
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Old Queen Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. A302
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Great Scotland Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Whitehall Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Cockspur Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Theft from the person1