SW1P 2HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 2HD

SW1P 2HD, Westminster has recorded a total of 258 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.87 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 2HD 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 2HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 2HD, encompassing approximately 8094 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (89) incidents (12.66% increase)
  • Other theft: (36) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-13.16% decrease)

SW1P 2HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ambrosden Avenue with total crimes: 30
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 21
  • Spenser Street with total crimes: 13

SW1P 2HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8931.8712.66%
Other theft3611.00140.00%
Violence and sexual offences334.45-13.16%
Theft from the person264.0844.44%
Public order203.21-4.76%
Shoplifting202.4781.82%
Bicycle theft92.47350.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.11-11.11%
Burglary60.9950.00%
Drugs40.74-50.00%
Robbery30.4950.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7925.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences389.761800.00%
Public order214.692000.00%
Theft from the person182.591700.00%
Other theft152.221400.00%
Shoplifting111.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.360.00%
Drugs81.110.00%
Burglary40.990.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Other crime20.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.620.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Public order10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

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 theft20.74-93.94%
Violence and sexual offences20.25-94.12%
Theft from the person10.25-95.83%
Anti-social behaviour10.12-98.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7526.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences349.273300.00%
Other theft334.200.00%
Theft from the person244.08500.00%
Shoplifting142.960.00%
Public order91.730.00%
Burglary71.110.00%
Drugs50.860.00%
Vehicle crime40.620.00%
Other crime30.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

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 person40.62-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-97.50%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4828.919.09%
Other theft415.93-19.61%
Violence and sexual offences405.07-29.82%
Theft from the person284.94-28.21%
Shoplifting253.460.00%
Public order133.0918.18%
Vehicle crime91.6112.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.11-36.36%
Burglary70.8675.00%
Drugs60.860.00%
Bicycle theft40.74100.00%
Robbery30.49-62.50%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5732.9923.91%
Other theft517.046.25%
Anti-social behaviour446.30-30.16%
Theft from the person395.44-17.02%
Shoplifting254.8231.58%
Public order113.09-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson111.3622.22%
Vehicle crime81.360.00%
Robbery80.99300.00%
Drugs60.99200.00%
Burglary40.74-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6333.97-7.35%
Other theft487.7877.78%
Theft from the person475.9351.61%
Violence and sexual offences465.814.55%
Public order235.68109.09%
Shoplifting192.84-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson92.35-10.00%
Vehicle crime81.11-11.11%
Burglary50.99-58.33%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Other crime20.25-33.33%
Robbery20.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6830.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences448.400.00%
Theft from the person315.440.00%
Other theft273.830.00%
Shoplifting263.340.00%
Burglary123.210.00%
Public order111.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.360.00%
Vehicle crime91.240.00%
Robbery41.110.00%
Other crime30.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

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 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202438
July 20242
May 20242
April 202434
March 20241
January 202440
December 202357
November 202346
October 202344

A total of 467 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 58.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202479
May 20241
April 202475
January 202448
December 202344
November 202363
October 202368

A total of 254 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202415
July 20241
May 20242
April 202433
January 202441
December 202351
November 202348
October 202327

A total of 219 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202418
July 20241
May 20241
April 202424
March 20244
January 202428
December 202339
November 202347
October 202331

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
July 20241
April 20249
January 202413
December 202311
November 202323
October 202311

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 20242
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
April 202414
January 202425
December 202325
November 202319
October 202326

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 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ambrosden Avenue
    Total30
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Spenser Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Thirleby Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vincent Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Page Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Greycoat Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 8. Francis Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Victoria Street
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Caxton Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 11. Strutton Ground
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Abbey Orchard Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Old Pye Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Fynes Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chadwick Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Great Smith Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dacre Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
  • 19. Monck Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. B323
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Artillery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Petty France
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Buckingham Gate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Dartmouth Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Horseferry Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Greycoat Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Medway Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Morpeth Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 30. St James'S Park
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1