SW1P 1PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 1PJ

SW1P 1PJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.38 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 1PJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1P postcode area, which has experienced 18 crimes and a crime rate of 1.36 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1P 1PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 1PJ, encompassing approximately 7133 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SW1P 1PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Victoria (Lu Station) with total crimes: 12
  • St James'S Park (Gt London) (Lu Station) with total crimes: 4
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 1

SW1P 1PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 person175.33-59.52%
Other theft62.38-86.96%
Public order60.84-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.84-88.24%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-66.67%
Shoplifting10.14-94.74%
Anti-social behaviour10.14-98.96%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9642.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences5113.46363.64%
Other theft467.151050.00%
Theft from the person426.4590.91%
Shoplifting195.890.00%
Public order152.66200.00%
Burglary112.100.00%
Drugs61.54500.00%
Vehicle crime50.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Other crime30.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
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 person226.03-72.50%
Violence and sexual offences113.08-84.06%
Public order51.54-80.77%
Other theft40.70-94.87%
Drugs10.56-92.31%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8056.4931.15%
Other theft7811.216.85%
Violence and sexual offences6910.93-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour669.678.20%
Shoplifting299.25-14.71%
Public order264.0730.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.64-27.78%
Drugs131.8244.44%
Burglary91.820.00%
Vehicle crime81.26-11.11%
Robbery61.12-25.00%
Bicycle theft40.84100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7352.85-13.10%
Violence and sexual offences7210.230.00%
Theft from the person6110.09-27.38%
Anti-social behaviour618.55-22.78%
Shoplifting348.5525.93%
Public order204.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson182.8028.57%
Burglary92.5228.57%
Drugs91.2612.50%
Vehicle crime91.260.00%
Robbery81.2633.33%
Bicycle theft21.12-33.33%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8459.8650.00%
Theft from the person8411.77104.88%
Anti-social behaviour7911.77-13.19%
Violence and sexual offences7211.071.41%
Public order3010.0920.00%
Shoplifting274.21-20.59%
Criminal damage and arson143.7855.56%
Vehicle crime91.9680.00%
Drugs81.26166.67%
Burglary71.12-61.11%
Robbery60.9820.00%
Bicycle theft30.8450.00%
Other crime20.42-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9150.88-1.09%
Violence and sexual offences7112.765.97%
Other theft569.95-29.11%
Theft from the person417.852.50%
Shoplifting345.7525.93%
Public order254.77-13.79%
Burglary183.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.52-18.18%
Vehicle crime51.260.00%
Robbery50.700.00%
Drugs30.7050.00%
Other crime30.42-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.42-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9253.271.10%
Other theft7912.9043.64%
Violence and sexual offences6711.0726.42%
Theft from the person409.390.00%
Public order295.6152.63%
Shoplifting274.0758.82%
Criminal damage and arson113.7883.33%
Burglary91.540.00%
Bicycle theft81.2660.00%
Vehicle crime51.12-44.44%
Robbery50.70-28.57%
Other crime50.700.00%
Drugs20.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9144.169.64%
Other theft5512.76-25.68%
Violence and sexual offences537.71-8.62%
Theft from the person407.43-42.03%
Public order195.61-38.71%
Shoplifting172.66-19.05%
Burglary92.38-10.00%
Vehicle crime91.26125.00%
Robbery71.2675.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.98-40.00%
Bicycle theft50.8425.00%
Drugs40.70-60.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8353.550.00%
Other theft7411.630.00%
Theft from the person6910.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences589.670.00%
Public order318.130.00%
Shoplifting214.350.00%
Drugs102.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.400.00%
Burglary101.400.00%
Bicycle theft41.400.00%
Vehicle crime40.560.00%
Robbery40.560.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 202413
December 20239
November 20238
October 20233
September 20232
August 20234
July 202310

A total of 558 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20246
April 202446
March 20244
January 202478
December 202373
November 202384
October 202356
September 202379
August 202355
July 202374

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 209 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20246
April 202415
March 20245
January 202426
December 202320
November 202330
October 202325
September 202329
August 202319
July 202331

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 210 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 202419
January 202429
December 202334
November 202327
October 202334
September 202327
August 202317
July 202321

A total of 499 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 202417
April 202442
March 202422
January 202480
December 202361
November 202384
October 202341
September 202340
August 202340
July 202369

A total of 534 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20246
April 202451
March 202411
January 202469
December 202372
November 202372
October 202371
September 202367
August 202353
July 202358

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
January 202413
December 202318
November 202314
October 20239
September 202311
August 20236
July 202310

A total of 660 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 202496
January 202466
December 202361
November 202379
October 202391
September 202392
August 202391
July 202383

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 202318
September 20239
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 20239
October 20235
September 20235
August 20239
July 20234

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20238
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. London Victoria (Lu Station)
    Total12
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. St James'S Park (Gt London) (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1