SW1P 2LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 2LJ

SW1P 2LJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 216 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.47 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 2LJ 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 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 2LJ, encompassing approximately 4968 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Other theft: (38) incidents (153.33% increase)

SW1P 2LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Margaret Street with total crimes: 31
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 17
  • Spenser Street with total crimes: 13

SW1P 2LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6043.47-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences4612.089.52%
Other theft389.26153.33%
Public order217.6523.53%
Theft from the person184.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.6216.67%
Bicycle theft71.41600.00%
Burglary41.4133.33%
Possession of weapons40.8133.33%
Robbery30.8150.00%
Drugs30.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.40-33.33%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6436.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences4212.884100.00%
Theft from the person188.451700.00%
Public order173.621600.00%
Other theft153.421400.00%
Drugs63.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.210.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Shoplifting30.600.00%
Possession of weapons30.600.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

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 theft10.81-50.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.20-50.00%

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 theft21.21-94.74%
Violence and sexual offences20.40-96.43%
Theft from the person10.40-96.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-98.18%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5643.472700.00%
Anti-social behaviour5511.270.00%
Other theft3811.070.00%
Theft from the person287.65600.00%
Public order145.640.00%
Possession of weapons72.820.00%
Burglary51.410.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Other crime30.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.81100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.20-97.92%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4847.09-12.73%
Other theft429.66-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour408.4514.29%
Theft from the person328.05-27.27%
Public order196.4490.00%
Shoplifting163.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime83.2214.29%
Burglary71.61133.33%
Drugs61.410.00%
Possession of weapons61.21500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.21-54.55%
Other crime31.01200.00%
Bicycle theft20.60100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5551.72-23.61%
Other theft5211.078.33%
Theft from the person4410.47-34.33%
Anti-social behaviour358.86-38.60%
Shoplifting247.0460.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.8383.33%
Public order102.21-60.00%
Vehicle crime72.0116.67%
Robbery71.41133.33%
Drugs61.41500.00%
Burglary31.21-25.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7261.7941.18%
Theft from the person6714.4948.89%
Anti-social behaviour5713.481.79%
Other theft4811.4760.00%
Public order259.66150.00%
Shoplifting155.03-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson63.02-40.00%
Vehicle crime61.21-33.33%
Burglary41.21-42.86%
Robbery30.810.00%
Other crime10.60-66.67%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5649.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences5111.270.00%
Theft from the person4510.260.00%
Other theft309.060.00%
Shoplifting196.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.820.00%
Public order102.010.00%
Vehicle crime92.010.00%
Burglary71.810.00%
Other crime31.410.00%
Robbery30.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 376 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202442
July 20241
May 20242
April 202456
March 20242
February 20241
January 202448
December 202355
November 202372
October 202351

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 368 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202464
May 20241
April 202455
January 202440
December 202335
November 202357
October 202356

A total of 266 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202415
July 20241
May 20242
April 202438
January 202442
December 202352
November 202348
October 202330

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 20241
April 202414
January 202419
December 202310
November 202325
October 202310

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20242
January 20245
December 202311
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 258 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
July 20241
May 20241
April 202428
March 20244
January 202432
December 202344
November 202367
October 202345

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 202416
December 202324
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20247
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Margaret Street
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    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. Page Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Greycoat Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 6. Victoria Street
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Caxton Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 8. Strutton Ground
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Abbey Orchard Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Old Pye Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Chadwick Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Great Smith Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dacre Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
  • 15. Monck Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. B323
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Artillery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Petty France
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Dartmouth Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Abingdon Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Horseferry Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Greycoat Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Medway Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Great George Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St James'S Park
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. A3212
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Maunsel Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Vandon Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 30. Old Queen Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1