SW1P 1DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 1DZ

SW1P 1DZ, Westminster has recorded a total of 420 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 80.39 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 1DZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1P postcode area, which has experienced 369 crimes and a crime rate of 27.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1P 1DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 1DZ, encompassing approximately 5224 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1P 1DZ area, explore the SW1P 1DZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (133) incidents (0.76% increase)
  • Other theft: (61) incidents (56.41% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (-1.67% decrease)

SW1P 1DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Terminus Place with total crimes: 45
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 35
  • Ambrosden Avenue with total crimes: 30

SW1P 1DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13380.390.76%
Other theft6125.4656.41%
Violence and sexual offences5911.68-1.67%
Theft from the person5711.2950.00%
Shoplifting3410.91142.86%
Public order266.51-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson154.980.00%
Drugs92.870.00%
Bicycle theft91.720.00%
Burglary61.720.00%
Possession of weapons41.1533.33%
Robbery30.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Other crime10.57-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13268.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences6025.261400.00%
Other theft3911.481200.00%
Theft from the person387.461166.67%
Public order327.27966.67%
Criminal damage and arson156.120.00%
Shoplifting142.871300.00%
Drugs92.68800.00%
Burglary61.720.00%
Robbery61.15500.00%
Other crime41.150.00%
Possession of weapons30.77200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.25-33.33%
Other theft30.77-57.14%
Public order30.57-50.00%
Theft from the person30.57-82.35%
Drugs10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person177.46-79.52%
Other theft73.25-88.71%
Public order61.34-64.71%
Violence and sexual offences61.15-88.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-66.67%
Shoplifting10.19-95.24%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-98.96%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9670.430.00%
Theft from the person8318.37277.27%
Other theft6215.891450.00%
Violence and sexual offences5011.87354.55%
Shoplifting219.570.00%
Public order174.02240.00%
Burglary143.250.00%
Drugs52.68400.00%
Vehicle crime50.960.00%
Robbery40.960.00%
Possession of weapons30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.570.00%
Other crime30.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person228.23-80.36%
Violence and sexual offences114.21-85.33%
Public order52.11-82.14%
Other theft40.96-96.08%
Drugs10.77-91.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11291.493.70%
Other theft10221.446.25%
Violence and sexual offences7519.52-5.06%
Anti-social behaviour7314.355.80%
Shoplifting2913.97-29.27%
Public order285.5521.74%
Criminal damage and arson145.36-30.00%
Drugs122.68-14.29%
Vehicle crime92.30-10.00%
Robbery91.720.00%
Burglary91.720.00%
Bicycle theft41.72100.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10892.25-16.92%
Other theft9620.67-13.51%
Violence and sexual offences7918.37-4.82%
Anti-social behaviour6915.12-36.11%
Shoplifting4113.2141.38%
Public order237.85-36.11%
Criminal damage and arson204.4042.86%
Drugs143.8340.00%
Vehicle crime102.6825.00%
Burglary91.9128.57%
Robbery91.7212.50%
Bicycle theft21.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.38-75.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person130105.8471.05%
Other theft11124.8823.33%
Anti-social behaviour10821.242.86%
Violence and sexual offences8320.679.21%
Public order3615.8928.57%
Shoplifting296.89-23.68%
Criminal damage and arson145.5540.00%
Drugs102.68233.33%
Robbery81.9114.29%
Vehicle crime81.53100.00%
Burglary71.53-56.25%
Possession of weapons41.340.00%
Bicycle theft30.770.00%
Other crime20.57-33.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10587.850.00%
Other theft9020.100.00%
Theft from the person7617.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences7614.550.00%
Shoplifting3814.550.00%
Public order287.270.00%
Burglary165.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.060.00%
Robbery71.910.00%
Vehicle crime41.340.00%
Bicycle theft30.770.00%
Drugs30.570.00%
Other crime30.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 646 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202438
July 20243
May 202417
April 202483
March 202422
January 2024112
December 2023108
November 2023130
October 202376

A total of 503 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202460
July 20244
May 20246
April 202450
March 202411
January 202475
December 202379
November 202383
October 202376

A total of 575 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202439
July 20243
May 20247
April 202462
March 20244
January 2024102
December 202396
November 2023111
October 202390

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 202412
December 202314
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 204 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202432
July 20243
May 20246
April 202417
March 20245
January 202428
December 202323
November 202336
October 202328

A total of 717 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 89.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024133
August 2024132
May 20241
April 202496
January 202473
December 202369
November 2023108
October 2023105

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
May 20241
April 20243
January 202414
December 202320
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
April 20244
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20249
December 202310
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 202414
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 202316

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 208 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202414
July 20241
May 20241
April 202421
January 202429
December 202341
November 202329
October 202338

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1P 1DZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Terminus Place
    Total45
    Other theft14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Theft from the person9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total35
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Ambrosden Avenue
    Total30
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Buckingham Mews
    Total20
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Carlisle Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Longmoore Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Spenser Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Thirleby Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ashley Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Greycoat Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 13. Francis Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Victoria Street
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Caxton Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 16. Strutton Ground
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Abbey Orchard Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Gillingham Row
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Old Pye Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Gillingham Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 22. Fynes Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Chadwick Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Palace Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 25. Dacre Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
  • 26. Vauxhall Bridge Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. A202
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Monck Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. B323
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Willow Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1