SW1P 1QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 1QW

SW1P 1QW, Westminster has recorded a total of 397 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 92.95 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 1QW 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 1QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 1QW, encompassing approximately 4270 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (126) incidents (-7.35% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (51) incidents (96.15% increase)

SW1P 1QW 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: 35

SW1P 1QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12692.95-7.35%
Violence and sexual offences6629.504.76%
Theft from the person5115.4596.15%
Other theft4711.9420.51%
Shoplifting3611.00140.00%
Public order208.43-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson164.680.00%
Drugs93.7550.00%
Burglary82.11100.00%
Bicycle theft71.870.00%
Vehicle crime51.64400.00%
Robbery41.17-33.33%
Other crime20.94-60.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13680.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences6331.841475.00%
Other theft3914.751200.00%
Public order289.13833.33%
Theft from the person266.56766.67%
Criminal damage and arson166.090.00%
Shoplifting153.751400.00%
Drugs63.51500.00%
Robbery61.40500.00%
Other crime51.400.00%
Burglary41.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

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 offences43.98-33.33%
Other theft30.94-57.14%
Public order30.70-50.00%
Theft from the person30.70-82.35%
Drugs10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

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 person178.90-69.64%
Other theft73.98-87.27%
Public order61.64-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences61.40-86.96%
Criminal damage and arson11.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.23-96.15%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8674.220.00%
Theft from the person5620.14154.55%
Other theft5513.111275.00%
Violence and sexual offences4612.88318.18%
Shoplifting2610.770.00%
Public order166.09220.00%
Burglary133.750.00%
Drugs43.04300.00%
Robbery40.940.00%
Possession of weapons30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Other crime20.470.00%

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 person2210.07-76.34%
Violence and sexual offences115.15-84.06%
Public order52.58-83.33%
Other theft41.17-95.92%
Drugs10.94-88.89%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft98104.4312.64%
Theft from the person9322.9510.71%
Violence and sexual offences6921.7816.95%
Anti-social behaviour6516.16-1.52%
Shoplifting3815.22-15.56%
Public order308.9076.47%
Criminal damage and arson127.02-29.41%
Robbery102.8125.00%
Drugs92.34-30.77%
Vehicle crime82.11-11.11%
Burglary71.87-22.22%
Bicycle theft41.64100.00%
Other crime20.94100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8797.64-8.42%
Theft from the person8420.37-13.40%
Anti-social behaviour6619.67-38.89%
Violence and sexual offences5915.45-27.16%
Shoplifting4513.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson1710.546.25%
Public order173.98-50.00%
Drugs133.9862.50%
Burglary93.0450.00%
Vehicle crime92.1112.50%
Robbery82.11-20.00%
Bicycle theft21.87-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108116.841.89%
Theft from the person9725.2986.54%
Other theft9522.7118.75%
Violence and sexual offences8122.2414.08%
Public order3418.979.68%
Shoplifting307.96-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson167.0223.08%
Robbery103.7525.00%
Drugs82.34166.67%
Vehicle crime81.87100.00%
Burglary61.87-53.85%
Bicycle theft31.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10699.2820.45%
Other theft8024.82-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences7118.73-6.58%
Theft from the person5216.620.00%
Shoplifting3812.1822.58%
Public order318.906.90%
Criminal damage and arson137.26-7.14%
Burglary133.0462.50%
Robbery83.0414.29%
Vehicle crime41.87-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.94-40.00%
Drugs30.7050.00%
Other crime20.70-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10099.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour8823.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences7620.600.00%
Theft from the person5217.790.00%
Shoplifting3112.180.00%
Public order297.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.790.00%
Burglary83.280.00%
Robbery71.870.00%
Vehicle crime61.640.00%
Bicycle theft51.400.00%
Other crime41.170.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Drugs20.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 552 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202463
July 20244
May 20246
April 202446
March 202411
January 202469
December 202359
November 202381
October 202371
September 202376

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20249
December 202313
November 20238
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 615 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202439
July 20243
May 20247
April 202455
March 20244
January 202498
December 202387
November 202395
October 202380
September 2023100

A total of 219 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202428
July 20243
May 20246
April 202416
March 20245
January 202430
December 202317
November 202334
October 202331
September 202329

A total of 553 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202426
July 20243
May 202417
April 202456
March 202422
January 202493
December 202384
November 202397
October 202352
September 202352

A total of 781 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 97.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024126
August 2024136
April 202486
January 202465
December 202366
November 2023108
October 2023106
September 202388

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
May 20241
April 20242
January 202412
December 202317
November 202316
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
April 20244
January 202410
December 20238
November 202310
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 202413
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 261 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202415
July 20241
May 20241
April 202426
January 202438
December 202345
November 202330
October 202338
September 202331

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1P 1QW 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
    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
  • 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. Caxton Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 14. Strutton Ground
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    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. Fynes Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Chadwick Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Palace Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 22. Charlwood Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 23. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Hugh Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Churton Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Vauxhall Bridge Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. A202
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    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