SW1P 2JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 2JY

SW1P 2JY, Westminster has recorded a total of 249 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.56 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 2JY 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 2JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 2JY, encompassing approximately 7647 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (82) incidents (9.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (36) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-13.51% decrease)

SW1P 2JY 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: 18
  • Spenser Street with total crimes: 13

SW1P 2JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8232.569.33%
Other theft3610.72140.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.71-13.51%
Theft from the person264.1852.94%
Public order203.40-9.09%
Shoplifting202.6281.82%
Bicycle theft92.62350.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.180.00%
Burglary51.0525.00%
Drugs40.65-50.00%
Robbery30.5250.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7526.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences379.813600.00%
Public order224.842100.00%
Theft from the person172.881600.00%
Other theft152.221400.00%
Shoplifting111.960.00%
Drugs81.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.050.00%
Burglary41.050.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Other crime20.260.00%

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 theft10.52-50.00%
Public order10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-50.00%

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 theft20.78-93.94%
Violence and sexual offences20.26-94.12%
Theft from the person10.26-95.83%
Anti-social behaviour10.13-98.63%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7327.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences349.553300.00%
Other theft334.450.00%
Theft from the person244.32500.00%
Shoplifting143.140.00%
Public order91.830.00%
Burglary71.180.00%
Vehicle crime40.920.00%
Drugs40.520.00%
Other crime30.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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 person40.65-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-97.44%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4729.8111.90%
Other theft396.15-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences395.10-27.78%
Theft from the person285.10-30.00%
Shoplifting243.66-4.00%
Public order133.1418.18%
Vehicle crime91.7012.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.18-36.36%
Burglary70.92133.33%
Drugs60.920.00%
Bicycle theft40.78100.00%
Robbery20.52-75.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5434.2620.00%
Other theft517.064.08%
Anti-social behaviour426.67-31.15%
Theft from the person405.49-16.67%
Shoplifting255.2331.58%
Public order113.27-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson111.4422.22%
Vehicle crime81.4414.29%
Robbery81.05300.00%
Drugs61.05200.00%
Burglary30.78-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6135.441.67%
Other theft497.9888.46%
Theft from the person486.4154.84%
Violence and sexual offences456.282.27%
Public order235.88155.56%
Shoplifting193.01-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.480.00%
Vehicle crime71.18-12.50%
Burglary40.92-63.64%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Robbery20.26-33.33%
Other crime10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6030.34-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences447.85-12.00%
Theft from the person315.7529.17%
Other theft264.05-49.02%
Shoplifting253.4038.89%
Burglary113.2783.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.44125.00%
Public order91.18-43.75%
Vehicle crime81.18-11.11%
Other crime31.05-25.00%
Robbery30.39-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.39-60.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7534.910.00%
Other theft519.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences506.670.00%
Theft from the person246.540.00%
Shoplifting183.140.00%
Public order162.350.00%
Vehicle crime92.090.00%
Burglary61.180.00%
Bicycle theft50.780.00%
Robbery50.650.00%
Other crime40.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 516 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202475
May 20241
April 202473
January 202447
December 202342
November 202361
October 202360
September 202375

A total of 303 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.30 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 202439
December 202351
November 202349
October 202326
September 202351

A total of 244 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202417
July 20241
May 20241
April 202424
March 20244
January 202428
December 202340
November 202348
October 202331
September 202324

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202437
July 20241
May 20242
April 202434
March 20241
January 202439
December 202354
November 202345
October 202344
September 202350

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 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
September 20235

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 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 20237
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202422
July 20241
April 20249
January 202413
December 202311
November 202323
October 20239
September 202316

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20242
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
April 202414
January 202424
December 202325
November 202319
October 202325
September 202318

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1P 2JY 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
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 29. St James'S Park
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Maunsel Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1