SW1P 2LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 2LA

SW1P 2LA, Westminster has recorded a total of 204 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.10 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 2LA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1P postcode area, which has experienced 310 crimes and a crime rate of 23.37 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1P 2LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 2LA, encompassing approximately 8127 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (74) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (3700.00% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (2000.00% increase)

SW1P 2LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ambrosden Avenue with total crimes: 18
  • Caxton Street with total crimes: 13
  • Strutton Ground with total crimes: 11

SW1P 2LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7425.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences389.103700.00%
Public order214.682000.00%
Theft from the person182.581700.00%
Other theft152.211400.00%
Shoplifting111.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.350.00%
Drugs81.110.00%
Burglary40.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Other crime20.250.00%

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 theft10.49-50.00%
Public order10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-50.00%

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 theft20.74-93.94%
Violence and sexual offences20.25-94.12%
Theft from the person10.25-95.83%
Anti-social behaviour10.12-98.63%

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 behaviour7325.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences348.983300.00%
Other theft334.180.00%
Theft from the person244.06500.00%
Shoplifting142.950.00%
Public order91.720.00%
Burglary71.110.00%
Drugs50.860.00%
Vehicle crime40.620.00%
Other crime30.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

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 offences10.49-97.44%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4728.0514.63%
Violence and sexual offences395.78-29.09%
Other theft394.80-22.00%
Theft from the person284.80-28.21%
Shoplifting243.45-4.00%
Public order132.9518.18%
Vehicle crime91.6012.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.11-36.36%
Burglary70.86133.33%
Drugs60.860.00%
Bicycle theft40.74100.00%
Robbery20.49-75.00%
Other crime20.25100.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5531.9922.22%
Other theft506.774.17%
Anti-social behaviour416.15-32.79%
Theft from the person395.04-17.02%
Shoplifting254.8031.58%
Public order113.08-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson111.3522.22%
Vehicle crime81.3514.29%
Robbery80.98300.00%
Drugs60.98200.00%
Burglary30.74-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6133.221.67%
Other theft487.5184.62%
Theft from the person475.9151.61%
Violence and sexual offences455.784.65%
Public order235.54155.56%
Shoplifting192.83-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.34-10.00%
Vehicle crime71.11-22.22%
Burglary50.86-58.33%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Robbery20.25-33.33%
Other crime10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6028.79-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences437.38-14.00%
Theft from the person315.2940.91%
Other theft263.81-48.00%
Shoplifting253.2038.89%
Burglary123.08140.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.48150.00%
Vehicle crime91.230.00%
Public order91.11-43.75%
Other crime31.11-25.00%
Robbery30.37-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.37-60.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7632.480.00%
Other theft509.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences506.150.00%
Theft from the person226.150.00%
Shoplifting182.710.00%
Public order162.210.00%
Vehicle crime91.970.00%
Burglary51.110.00%
Bicycle theft50.620.00%
Robbery50.620.00%
Other crime40.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20242
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 215 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 20241
May 20241
April 202424
March 20244
January 202428
December 202339
November 202347
October 202331
September 202322

A total of 308 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202438
July 20241
May 20242
April 202434
March 20241
January 202439
December 202355
November 202345
October 202343
September 202350

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 264 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20241
May 20242
April 202433
January 202439
December 202350
November 202348
October 202326
September 202350

A total of 433 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202474
May 20241
April 202473
January 202447
December 202341
November 202361
October 202360
September 202376

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 20241
April 20249
January 202413
December 202311
November 202323
October 20239
September 202316

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Ambrosden Avenue
    Total18
    Shoplifting6
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Caxton Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Strutton Ground
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chadwick Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Artillery Row
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Rutherford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Page Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Victoria Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Spenser Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total7
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Coburg Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
  • 13. Francis Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Thirleby Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
  • 15. The Sanctuary
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 16. Regency Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Vincent Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 18. B326
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Monck Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. B323
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St James'S Park (Gt London) (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Petty France
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Greycoat Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Medway Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. Greencoat Row
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Buckingham Gate
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Smith Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Marsham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Greycoat Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Greencoat Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1