SW1P 2EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 2EJ

SW1P 2EJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 223 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.45 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 2EJ 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 2EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 2EJ, encompassing approximately 8761 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1P 2EJ area, explore the SW1P 2EJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (78) incidents (9.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (35) incidents (118.75% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-10.81% decrease)

SW1P 2EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 17
  • Spenser Street with total crimes: 13
  • Thirleby Road with total crimes: 11

SW1P 2EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7825.459.86%
Other theft358.90118.75%
Violence and sexual offences333.99-10.81%
Public order193.7711.76%
Theft from the person172.1721.43%
Bicycle theft91.94350.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.03-11.11%
Burglary60.9150.00%
Shoplifting50.680.00%
Robbery40.57100.00%
Drugs40.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7121.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences378.103600.00%
Public order174.221600.00%
Other theft161.941500.00%
Theft from the person141.831300.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.600.00%
Drugs81.030.00%
Shoplifting50.910.00%
Burglary40.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Other crime20.230.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Public order10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.68-93.55%
Violence and sexual offences20.23-94.12%
Theft from the person10.23-94.44%
Anti-social behaviour10.11-98.53%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6820.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences347.763300.00%
Other theft313.880.00%
Theft from the person183.54350.00%
Public order92.050.00%
Burglary61.030.00%
Vehicle crime50.680.00%
Drugs30.570.00%
Shoplifting30.340.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person40.57-84.62%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-97.37%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4724.6511.90%
Violence and sexual offences385.36-26.92%
Other theft364.34-33.33%
Theft from the person264.11-35.00%
Shoplifting192.97-20.83%
Public order132.1730.00%
Burglary81.48100.00%
Vehicle crime80.91-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.91-36.36%
Bicycle theft50.80150.00%
Drugs50.570.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Robbery10.23-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5429.7914.89%
Violence and sexual offences526.168.33%
Anti-social behaviour425.94-31.15%
Theft from the person404.79-9.09%
Shoplifting244.5760.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.7410.00%
Public order101.26-56.52%
Vehicle crime91.1428.57%
Robbery71.03250.00%
Drugs50.80150.00%
Burglary40.57-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.46100.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6130.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences486.9623.08%
Other theft475.4888.00%
Theft from the person445.3676.00%
Public order235.02155.56%
Shoplifting152.63-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson101.710.00%
Vehicle crime71.14-36.36%
Burglary50.80-58.33%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Robbery20.23-33.33%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6125.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences396.960.00%
Other theft254.450.00%
Theft from the person252.850.00%
Shoplifting192.850.00%
Burglary122.170.00%
Vehicle crime111.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.260.00%
Public order91.140.00%
Other crime31.030.00%
Robbery30.340.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202437
July 20241
May 20242
April 202434
March 20241
January 202438
December 202352
November 202348
October 202339

A total of 190 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 20241
May 20241
April 202418
March 20244
January 202426
December 202340
November 202344
October 202325

A total of 429 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202471
May 20241
April 202468
January 202447
December 202342
November 202361
October 202361

A total of 247 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202416
July 20241
May 20242
April 202431
January 202436
December 202354
November 202347
October 202325

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 20241
April 20249
January 202413
December 202310
November 202323
October 20239

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20241
January 20247
December 202311
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20243
January 202419
December 202324
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1P 2EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Spenser Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Thirleby Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vincent Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Page Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Greycoat Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 7. Francis Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Victoria Street
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Caxton Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 10. Strutton Ground
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Abbey Orchard Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Old Pye Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Fynes Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chadwick Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Great Smith Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dacre Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
  • 18. Monck Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. B323
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Artillery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Petty France
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Dartmouth Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Dean Ryle Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Horseferry Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Greycoat Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Medway Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 28. St James'S Park
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. A3212
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Hatherley Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1