SW1A 2SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1A 2SH

SW1A 2SH, Westminster has recorded a total of 538 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This SW1A 2SH 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 2SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1A 2SH, encompassing approximately NA residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1A 2SH area, explore the SW1A 2SH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (134) incidents (19.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (95) incidents (-15.18% decrease)
  • Other theft: (93) incidents (78.85% increase)

SW1A 2SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 93
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39
  • Police Station with total crimes: 34

SW1A 2SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person134NA19.64%
Violence and sexual offences95NA-15.18%
Other theft93NA78.85%
Anti-social behaviour68NA3.03%
Public order35NA6.06%
Vehicle crime23NA130.00%
Drugs22NA0.00%
Robbery19NA-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson16NA-27.27%
Bicycle theft9NA125.00%
Burglary8NA100.00%
Shoplifting7NA-30.00%
Other crime6NA500.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person112NA2140.00%
Violence and sexual offences112NA2700.00%
Anti-social behaviour66NA0.00%
Other theft52NA1200.00%
Public order33NA725.00%
Drugs22NA0.00%
Robbery22NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson22NA1000.00%
Vehicle crime10NA0.00%
Shoplifting10NA900.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Burglary4NA0.00%
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-90.16%
Public order7NA-81.08%
Other theft5NA-92.31%
Violence and sexual offences4NA-94.94%
Shoplifting2NA-90.00%
Bicycle theft1NA-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-66.67%
Vehicle crime1NA-96.00%
Drugs1NA-92.31%
Robbery1NA-93.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person122NA838.46%
Violence and sexual offences79NA1875.00%
Other theft65NA2066.67%
Anti-social behaviour62NA0.00%
Public order37NA516.67%
Vehicle crime25NA0.00%
Shoplifting20NA1900.00%
Robbery15NA1400.00%
Drugs13NA0.00%
Bicycle theft6NA200.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA0.00%
Burglary3NA0.00%
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-91.45%
Public order6NA-86.67%
Violence and sexual offences4NA-96.12%
Other theft3NA-97.44%
Bicycle theft2NA-71.43%
Robbery1NA-95.65%
Other crime1NA-50.00%
Shoplifting1NA-87.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person152NA-30.59%
Other theft117NA-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences103NA-12.71%
Anti-social behaviour48NA-25.00%
Public order45NA-8.16%
Drugs31NA-13.89%
Robbery23NA-14.81%
Vehicle crime14NA-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson12NA9.09%
Shoplifting8NA-33.33%
Bicycle theft7NA40.00%
Burglary3NA-57.14%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 219 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 153 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person219NA15.26%
Other theft153NA10.87%
Violence and sexual offences118NA-15.71%
Anti-social behaviour64NA6.67%
Public order49NA-45.56%
Drugs36NA24.14%
Robbery27NA3.85%
Vehicle crime18NA0.00%
Shoplifting12NA-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson11NA-21.43%
Burglary7NA16.67%
Bicycle theft5NA-58.33%
Other crime4NA-20.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 140 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person190NA25.00%
Violence and sexual offences140NA57.30%
Other theft138NA-2.13%
Public order90NA20.00%
Anti-social behaviour60NA33.33%
Drugs29NA-9.38%
Robbery26NA73.33%
Vehicle crime18NA20.00%
Criminal damage and arson14NA-48.15%
Shoplifting13NA8.33%
Possession of weapons12NA9.09%
Bicycle theft12NA0.00%
Burglary6NA-40.00%
Other crime5NA150.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 141 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person152NA0.00%
Other theft141NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences89NA0.00%
Public order75NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour45NA0.00%
Drugs32NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson27NA0.00%
Robbery15NA0.00%
Vehicle crime15NA0.00%
Bicycle theft12NA0.00%
Shoplifting12NA0.00%
Possession of weapons11NA0.00%
Burglary10NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 413 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 59.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202466
April 202462
January 202448
December 202364
November 202360
October 202345

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 771 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 202452
July 20244
May 20245
April 202465
March 20243
January 2024117
December 2023153
November 2023138
October 2023141

A total of 1111 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 111.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 219 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024134
August 2024112
July 20245
May 202412
April 2024122
March 202413
January 2024152
December 2023219
November 2023190
October 2023152

A total of 124 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
May 20241
April 202425
January 202414
December 202318
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 749 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 68.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202495
August 2024112
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 202479
March 20244
January 2024103
December 2023118
November 2023140
October 202389

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20243
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202422
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 202412
December 202311
November 202314
October 202327

A total of 381 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202433
July 20244
May 20247
April 202437
March 20246
January 202445
December 202349
November 202390
October 202375

A total of 149 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
May 20241
April 202415
March 20241
January 202423
December 202327
November 202326
October 202315

A total of 186 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202422
May 20241
April 202413
January 202431
December 202336
November 202329
October 202332

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20241
May 20242
April 202420
March 20241
January 20248
December 202312
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 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 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total93
    Theft from the person35
    Other theft19
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Drugs8
    Robbery7
    Public order5
    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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total32
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Drugs1
  • 6. 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
  • 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. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Downing Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 14. 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
  • 15. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Horse Guards Avenue
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Villiers Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Cockspur Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Scotland Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Craven Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. York Buildings
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Oxendon Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
  • 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