SW1P 1EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 1EB

SW1P 1EB, Westminster has recorded a total of 405 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 78.65 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 1EB 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 1EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 1EB, encompassing approximately 5149 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (129) incidents (-4.44% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (2.90% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (51) incidents (82.14% increase)

SW1P 1EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Terminus Place with total crimes: 45
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 36
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 34

SW1P 1EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12978.65-4.44%
Violence and sexual offences7125.052.90%
Theft from the person5113.7982.14%
Other theft479.9030.56%
Shoplifting359.13150.00%
Public order196.80-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson163.69-11.11%
Drugs103.11100.00%
Burglary101.94100.00%
Bicycle theft61.940.00%
Vehicle crime51.17400.00%
Robbery40.97-42.86%
Other crime20.78-60.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13568.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences6926.222200.00%
Other theft3613.401700.00%
Public order286.991300.00%
Theft from the person285.441300.00%
Criminal damage and arson185.440.00%
Shoplifting143.501300.00%
Robbery72.72600.00%
Drugs51.36400.00%
Other crime50.970.00%
Burglary50.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.52-40.00%
Other theft20.58-60.00%
Public order20.39-66.67%
Theft from the person20.39-87.50%
Drugs10.390.00%
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 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person166.60-67.35%
Public order63.11-62.50%
Other theft51.17-89.58%
Violence and sexual offences50.97-90.38%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-50.00%
Shoplifting10.19-96.15%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8059.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences5215.54420.00%
Theft from the person4910.10172.22%
Other theft489.521100.00%
Shoplifting269.320.00%
Public order165.05220.00%
Burglary123.110.00%
Drugs62.33500.00%
Vehicle crime51.170.00%
Robbery40.970.00%
Possession of weapons30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person187.38-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.50-85.92%
Public order51.94-84.38%
Other theft40.97-95.74%
Drugs10.78-90.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9487.5817.50%
Theft from the person9018.2512.50%
Violence and sexual offences7117.4820.34%
Anti-social behaviour6413.790.00%
Shoplifting3912.43-9.30%
Public order327.5777.78%
Criminal damage and arson126.21-33.33%
Burglary112.33-8.33%
Robbery102.14-16.67%
Drugs101.94-23.08%
Vehicle crime91.94-18.18%
Bicycle theft61.75200.00%
Other crime21.17100.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8080.20-13.04%
Theft from the person8015.54-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour6415.54-36.00%
Violence and sexual offences5912.43-27.16%
Shoplifting4311.4643.33%
Criminal damage and arson188.355.88%
Public order183.50-37.93%
Drugs133.5062.50%
Burglary122.52100.00%
Robbery122.3320.00%
Vehicle crime112.3357.14%
Bicycle theft22.14-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10092.634.17%
Other theft9219.4219.48%
Theft from the person9017.8783.67%
Violence and sexual offences8117.485.19%
Shoplifting3015.73-21.05%
Public order295.833.57%
Criminal damage and arson175.6321.43%
Robbery103.3011.11%
Drugs81.94100.00%
Vehicle crime71.5540.00%
Burglary61.36-53.85%
Bicycle theft41.1733.33%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9680.590.00%
Other theft7718.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences7714.950.00%
Theft from the person4914.950.00%
Shoplifting389.520.00%
Public order287.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.440.00%
Burglary132.720.00%
Robbery92.520.00%
Vehicle crime51.750.00%
Drugs40.970.00%
Bicycle theft30.780.00%
Other crime20.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 202410
December 202313
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 485 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202436
July 20242
May 20245
April 202448
March 20244
January 202494
December 202380
November 202392
October 202377

A total of 183 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202428
July 20242
May 20246
April 202416
March 20245
January 202432
December 202318
November 202329
October 202328

A total of 473 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202428
July 20242
May 202416
April 202449
March 202418
January 202490
December 202380
November 202390
October 202349

A total of 498 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202469
July 20243
May 20245
April 202452
March 202410
January 202471
December 202359
November 202381
October 202377

A total of 668 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 95.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024129
August 2024135
April 202480
January 202464
December 202364
November 2023100
October 202396

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
May 20241
April 20242
January 202412
December 202318
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
April 20244
January 202410
December 202312
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20249
December 202311
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202412
January 202411
December 202312
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 227 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202414
July 20241
May 20241
April 202426
January 202439
December 202343
November 202330
October 202338

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1P 1EB 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. Shopping Area
    Total36
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft4
    Burglary2
    Other crime2
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ambrosden Avenue
    Total30
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Carlisle Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Longmoore Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Spenser Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Thirleby Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ashley Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Greycoat Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 11. Francis Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Victoria Street
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Strutton Ground
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Thorndike Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gillingham Row
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gillingham Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 18. Warwick Place North
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Chapter Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Fynes Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Chadwick Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Palace Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 23. Charlwood Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 24. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Hugh Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Denbigh Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Churton Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Vauxhall Bridge Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. A202
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1