SW1P 2PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 2PW

SW1P 2PW, Westminster has recorded a total of 296 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.51 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 2PW 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 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 Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (108) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (1.75% increase)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (91.67% increase)

SW1P 2PW 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
  • Longmoore Street with total crimes: 14

SW1P 2PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10827.518.00%
Violence and sexual offences5810.041.75%
Other theft235.3991.67%
Theft from the person232.1491.67%
Shoplifting222.1437.50%
Public order182.04-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson161.6723.08%
Burglary81.4933.33%
Bicycle theft80.74300.00%
Drugs60.74-14.29%
Vehicle crime40.56300.00%
Robbery20.37-66.67%

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 behaviour8728.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences688.080.00%
Other theft326.320.00%
Shoplifting292.970.00%
Theft from the person222.690.00%
Public order172.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.580.00%
Burglary151.390.00%
Robbery91.390.00%
Vehicle crime50.840.00%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%
Other crime30.280.00%
Drugs20.280.00%

Crime by Type

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202428
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202419
December 202313
November 202324
October 202317

A total of 406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202457
July 20241
May 20243
April 202447
March 20241
January 202447
December 202362
November 202362
October 202368

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202416
April 202416
January 202431
December 202328
November 202321
October 202329

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20248
January 20245
December 202311
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 570 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 81.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024108
August 2024100
April 202475
January 202457
December 202364
November 202379
October 202387

A total of 228 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202412
May 20241
April 202429
January 202442
December 202343
November 202346
October 202332

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
April 20241
January 202411
December 202319
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 192 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202412
July 20241
May 20242
April 202419
January 202434
December 202337
November 202342
October 202322

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 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

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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1P 2PW 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. Longmoore Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Spenser Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Thirleby Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rampayne Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Vincent Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Page Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Greycoat Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 10. Francis Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Victoria Street
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Strutton Ground
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thorndike Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gillingham Row
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Old Pye Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Chapter Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 17. Fynes Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chadwick Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Charlwood Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 20. Cureton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Churton Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Vauxhall Bridge Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. A202
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Monck Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. B323
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Willow Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. King'S Scholars' Passage
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Artillery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Moreton Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Upper Tachbrook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1