SW1P 2PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 2PW

SW1P 2PW, Westminster has recorded a total of 265 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.63 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 2PW 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 2PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 2PW, encompassing approximately 10761 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (100) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (5600.00% increase)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW1P 2PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ambrosden Avenue with total crimes: 18
  • Longmoore Street with total crimes: 17
  • Upper Tachbrook Street with total crimes: 12

SW1P 2PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10024.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences579.295600.00%
Public order285.300.00%
Shoplifting162.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.490.00%
Theft from the person121.211100.00%
Other theft121.120.00%
Drugs71.120.00%
Robbery60.650.00%
Burglary60.560.00%
Other crime50.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.19-66.67%
Theft from the person10.09-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.65-93.62%
Theft from the person20.28-89.47%
Other theft10.19-96.55%
Public order10.09-90.91%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7520.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences476.974600.00%
Other theft294.370.00%
Theft from the person192.690.00%
Shoplifting161.770.00%
Public order111.491000.00%
Burglary81.020.00%
Vehicle crime80.740.00%
Drugs30.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.19-94.74%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-97.87%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5725.83-10.94%
Violence and sexual offences475.30-24.19%
Other theft424.37-2.33%
Theft from the person343.90-8.11%
Shoplifting313.1610.71%
Public order192.8846.15%
Criminal damage and arson111.77-42.11%
Burglary91.0228.57%
Robbery80.8414.29%
Bicycle theft70.74600.00%
Drugs50.650.00%
Vehicle crime50.46-54.55%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6427.69-18.99%
Violence and sexual offences625.950.00%
Other theft435.76-6.52%
Theft from the person374.00-11.90%
Shoplifting283.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson192.6026.67%
Public order131.77-45.83%
Vehicle crime111.2157.14%
Burglary71.0216.67%
Robbery70.6540.00%
Drugs50.6525.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.09-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7929.46-9.20%
Violence and sexual offences627.34-8.82%
Other theft465.7643.75%
Theft from the person424.2790.91%
Public order243.9041.18%
Shoplifting212.23-27.59%
Criminal damage and arson151.950.00%
Vehicle crime71.3940.00%
Burglary60.65-60.00%
Robbery50.56-44.44%
Drugs40.46100.00%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%
Other crime20.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8728.532.35%
Violence and sexual offences688.089.68%
Other theft326.32-36.00%
Shoplifting292.9726.09%
Theft from the person222.6929.41%
Public order172.04-32.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.580.00%
Burglary151.3925.00%
Robbery91.3950.00%
Vehicle crime50.84-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.46-57.14%
Other crime30.28-25.00%
Drugs20.280.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8529.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences627.900.00%
Other theft505.760.00%
Public order254.650.00%
Shoplifting232.320.00%
Theft from the person172.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.580.00%
Burglary121.390.00%
Vehicle crime71.120.00%
Bicycle theft70.650.00%
Robbery60.650.00%
Other crime40.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 202416
January 202431
December 202328
November 202321
October 202329
September 202323

A total of 410 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202457
July 20241
May 20243
April 202447
March 20241
January 202447
December 202362
November 202362
October 202368
September 202362

A total of 186 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20241
May 20242
April 202419
January 202434
December 202337
November 202342
October 202322
September 202317

A total of 547 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 78.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024100
April 202475
January 202457
December 202364
November 202379
October 202387
September 202385

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 20241
January 202411
December 202319
November 202315
October 202315
September 202315

A total of 255 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
May 20241
April 202429
January 202442
December 202343
November 202346
October 202332
September 202350

A total of 139 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202419
December 202313
November 202324
October 202317
September 202325

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20248
January 20245
December 202311
November 20237
October 20235
September 20237

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 2PW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ambrosden Avenue
    Total18
    Shoplifting6
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Longmoore Street
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 3. Upper Tachbrook Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Strutton Ground
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chadwick Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Gillingham Row
    Total9
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Artillery Row
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Tachbrook Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Rutherford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Page Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
  • 12. Victoria Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Spenser Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chapter Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Coburg Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
  • 17. Francis Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Tachbrook Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 19. A202
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Rampayne Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Thirleby Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
  • 22. Causton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Regency Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Vincent Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 25. B326
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Monck Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. B323
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. King'S Scholars' Passage
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Charlwood Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Denbigh Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1