SW1P 2QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 2QU

SW1P 2QU, Westminster has recorded a total of 235 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.25 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 2QU 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 2QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 2QU, encompassing approximately 8318 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (94) incidents (8.05% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)

SW1P 2QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longmoore Street with total crimes: 14
  • Denbigh Place with total crimes: 12
  • Bessborough Gardens with total crimes: 11

SW1P 2QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9428.258.05%
Violence and sexual offences5211.3013.04%
Theft from the person196.2535.71%
Other theft122.2820.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.440.00%
Drugs101.3242.86%
Burglary101.20150.00%
Vehicle crime71.2075.00%
Bicycle theft70.84250.00%
Public order50.84-70.59%
Shoplifting40.60-20.00%
Robbery40.48-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8726.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences4610.464500.00%
Public order175.530.00%
Theft from the person142.041300.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.680.00%
Other theft101.320.00%
Robbery81.200.00%
Drugs70.960.00%
Shoplifting50.840.00%
Burglary40.600.00%
Vehicle crime40.480.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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 offences10.24-66.67%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

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 offences30.84-91.18%
Theft from the person20.36-83.33%
Other theft10.24-93.33%
Public order10.12-88.89%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6018.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences347.213300.00%
Other theft154.090.00%
Theft from the person121.800.00%
Public order91.440.00%
Vehicle crime81.080.00%
Burglary60.960.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-97.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4923.68-14.04%
Violence and sexual offences435.8910.26%
Other theft295.1745.00%
Public order203.49122.22%
Theft from the person132.40-23.53%
Burglary91.5628.57%
Robbery71.08-41.67%
Shoplifting70.8475.00%
Bicycle theft70.84250.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.84-66.67%
Drugs40.60-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-71.43%
Other crime20.240.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5723.32-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences396.85-22.00%
Other theft204.69-16.67%
Theft from the person172.4021.43%
Criminal damage and arson152.040.00%
Robbery121.80100.00%
Public order91.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime71.0840.00%
Burglary70.8416.67%
Drugs50.840.00%
Shoplifting40.60100.00%
Bicycle theft20.48-33.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7627.29-13.64%
Violence and sexual offences509.14-3.85%
Other theft246.0126.32%
Public order182.8928.57%
Criminal damage and arson152.1625.00%
Theft from the person141.80100.00%
Robbery61.68-45.45%
Burglary60.72-53.85%
Vehicle crime50.720.00%
Drugs50.6066.67%
Bicycle theft30.6050.00%
Shoplifting20.36-71.43%
Other crime20.24100.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8828.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences5210.580.00%
Other theft196.250.00%
Public order142.280.00%
Burglary131.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.560.00%
Robbery111.440.00%
Theft from the person71.320.00%
Shoplifting70.840.00%
Vehicle crime50.840.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202417
May 20241
April 20249
January 202420
December 20239
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202446
July 20241
May 20243
April 202434
March 20241
January 202443
December 202339
November 202350
October 202352

A total of 511 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 73.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 202487
April 202460
January 202449
December 202357
November 202376
October 202388

A total of 99 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 20241
May 20242
April 202412
January 202413
December 202317
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20248
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
January 20245
December 202315
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
May 20241
April 202415
January 202429
December 202320
November 202324
October 202319

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 20236
October 202311

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

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Longmoore Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Denbigh Place
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Bessborough Gardens
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rampayne Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Thorndike Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gillingham Row
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chapter Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 12. Fynes Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pimlico
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Charlwood Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 15. Cureton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Bessborough Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Denbigh Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Churton Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Vauxhall Bridge Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. A202
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Monck Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Willow Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Ponsonby Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Moreton Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Upper Tachbrook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Udall Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Tachbrook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Erasmus Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1