SW1P 3AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 3AE

SW1P 3AE, Westminster has recorded a total of 187 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 143.36 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 3AE 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 3AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 3AE, encompassing approximately 1304 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (20.59% increase)
  • Other theft: (41) incidents (156.25% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-27.66% decrease)

SW1P 3AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 53
  • St Margaret Street with total crimes: 31
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 17

SW1P 3AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41143.3620.59%
Other theft4131.43156.25%
Violence and sexual offences3431.43-27.66%
Theft from the person3126.06-3.12%
Public order1723.7741.67%
Possession of weapons513.0366.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.83100.00%
Burglary33.07200.00%
Drugs32.300.00%
Bicycle theft32.300.00%
Robbery22.30100.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.77-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47118.832250.00%
Anti-social behaviour3436.030.00%
Theft from the person3226.061500.00%
Other theft1624.53700.00%
Public order1212.27500.00%
Shoplifting49.200.00%
Possession of weapons33.070.00%
Drugs32.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.300.00%
Burglary11.530.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft27.670.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Theft from the person21.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.53100.00%
Other crime11.530.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.0750.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1013.80-80.77%
Violence and sexual offences27.67-95.92%
Anti-social behaviour21.53-95.45%
Other theft21.53-92.86%
Public order11.53-95.65%
Robbery10.77-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person52162.52420.00%
Violence and sexual offences4939.86880.00%
Anti-social behaviour4437.564300.00%
Other theft2833.73460.00%
Public order2321.472200.00%
Possession of weapons617.630.00%
Burglary34.600.00%
Robbery22.30100.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Bicycle theft11.530.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1019.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.67400.00%
Other theft53.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.830.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.77-97.83%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46136.4612.20%
Theft from the person4335.26-6.52%
Other theft2832.96-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour2321.4715.00%
Public order1217.63-20.00%
Possession of weapons69.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.60-16.67%
Vehicle crime43.83100.00%
Drugs33.07-40.00%
Robbery32.30-40.00%
Other crime22.300.00%
Burglary21.53100.00%
Shoplifting11.53-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person46136.46-32.35%
Violence and sexual offences4135.26-41.43%
Other theft3131.43-6.06%
Anti-social behaviour2023.77-25.93%
Public order1515.33-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson611.50-14.29%
Robbery54.6025.00%
Drugs53.8366.67%
Possession of weapons33.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.30100.00%
Shoplifting21.53-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.530.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences70202.390.00%
Theft from the person6853.660.00%
Public order3652.130.00%
Other theft3327.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour2725.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson720.700.00%
Possession of weapons65.370.00%
Shoplifting54.600.00%
Robbery43.830.00%
Drugs33.070.00%
Other crime22.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202434
June 20243
May 20242
April 202444
March 20241
January 202423
December 202320
November 202327

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 186 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202416
July 20242
May 20242
April 202428
March 20245
January 202428
December 202331
November 202333

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 294 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202432
July 20242
May 202410
April 202452
March 202410
January 202443
December 202346
November 202368

A total of 298 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202447
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202449
March 20245
February 20241
January 202446
December 202341
November 202370

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 20242
May 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202412
December 202315
November 202336

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1P 3AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bridge Street
    Total53
    Theft from the person19
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Other theft12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. St Margaret Street
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Downing Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Abbey Orchard Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Old Pye Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Great Smith Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dacre Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
  • 10. Dartmouth Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Abingdon Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Great George Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St James'S Park
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. A3212
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Old Queen Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. The Sanctuary
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 19. Little Smith Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Great Peter Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. A302
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Queen Anne'S Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Little George Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Storey'S Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Perkin'S Rents
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lord North Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1