SW1P 1PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 1PH

SW1P 1PH, Westminster has recorded a total of 363 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.79 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 1PH 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 1PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 1PH, encompassing approximately 7146 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (129) incidents (2.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Other theft: (40) incidents (66.67% increase)

SW1P 1PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 34
  • Ambrosden Avenue with total crimes: 30
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 21

SW1P 1PH 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 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12950.792.38%
Violence and sexual offences5618.05-11.11%
Other theft407.8466.67%
Theft from the person355.6094.44%
Shoplifting344.90142.86%
Public order264.76-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson163.6423.08%
Bicycle theft92.24800.00%
Drugs71.26-12.50%
Burglary60.9850.00%
Robbery20.84-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Other crime10.28-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12643.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences6317.631475.00%
Public order308.82900.00%
Other theft244.20700.00%
Theft from the person183.36500.00%
Shoplifting142.521300.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.960.00%
Drugs81.82700.00%
Robbery51.12400.00%
Other crime40.700.00%
Burglary40.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

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 offences42.38-33.33%
Other theft30.56-50.00%
Public order30.42-50.00%
Theft from the person30.42-82.35%
Drugs10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person175.32-56.41%
Other theft62.38-85.71%
Public order60.84-64.71%
Violence and sexual offences60.84-88.68%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-66.67%
Shoplifting10.14-95.45%
Anti-social behaviour10.14-98.95%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9542.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences5313.29381.82%
Other theft427.42950.00%
Theft from the person395.8877.27%
Shoplifting225.460.00%
Public order173.08240.00%
Burglary132.380.00%
Drugs51.82400.00%
Vehicle crime40.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Robbery30.420.00%
Other crime30.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%

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 person226.02-73.81%
Violence and sexual offences113.08-84.72%
Public order51.54-80.00%
Other theft40.70-94.94%
Drugs10.56-92.31%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8458.2137.70%
Other theft7911.7514.49%
Violence and sexual offences7211.051.41%
Anti-social behaviour7010.077.69%
Shoplifting319.79-22.50%
Public order254.3431.58%
Criminal damage and arson133.50-35.00%
Drugs131.8244.44%
Burglary91.820.00%
Vehicle crime71.26-22.22%
Robbery70.98-12.50%
Bicycle theft40.98100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7153.59-4.05%
Other theft699.93-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour659.65-30.85%
Theft from the person619.10-25.61%
Shoplifting408.5442.86%
Criminal damage and arson205.6033.33%
Public order192.80-42.42%
Burglary92.6628.57%
Drugs91.2612.50%
Vehicle crime91.260.00%
Robbery81.2614.29%
Bicycle theft21.12-33.33%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9462.27-4.08%
Theft from the person8213.15100.00%
Other theft8111.4742.11%
Violence and sexual offences7411.331.37%
Public order3310.3513.79%
Shoplifting284.62-24.32%
Criminal damage and arson153.9250.00%
Vehicle crime92.1080.00%
Drugs81.26166.67%
Robbery71.1240.00%
Burglary70.98-58.82%
Bicycle theft30.9850.00%
Other crime20.42-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9853.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences7313.710.00%
Other theft5710.210.00%
Theft from the person417.980.00%
Shoplifting375.740.00%
Public order295.180.00%
Burglary174.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.380.00%
Vehicle crime51.400.00%
Robbery50.700.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Other crime30.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 202413
December 20239
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 405 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202424
July 20243
May 20246
April 202442
March 20244
January 202479
December 202369
November 202381
October 202357

A total of 193 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202430
July 20243
May 20246
April 202417
March 20245
January 202425
December 202319
November 202333
October 202329

A total of 402 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202418
July 20243
May 202417
April 202439
March 202422
January 202484
December 202361
November 202382
October 202341

A total of 483 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202463
July 20244
May 20246
April 202453
March 202411
January 202472
December 202371
November 202374
October 202373

A total of 678 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 84.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024129
August 2024126
May 20241
April 202495
January 202470
December 202365
November 202394
October 202398

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202413
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 202317

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
May 20241
April 20243
January 202413
December 202320
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

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 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202414
July 20241
May 20241
April 202422
January 202431
December 202340
November 202328
October 202337

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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Ambrosden Avenue
    Total30
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Carlisle Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Longmoore Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Spenser Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Vincent Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Greycoat Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 12. Francis Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Victoria Street
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Caxton Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 15. Strutton Ground
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Abbey Orchard Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Gillingham Row
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Old Pye Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Gillingham Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 21. Fynes Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Chadwick Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Palace Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 24. Dacre Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
  • 25. Churton Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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