SW1P 3BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 3BT

SW1P 3BT, Westminster has recorded a total of 274 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.86 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 3BT 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 3BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 3BT, encompassing approximately 5387 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1P 3BT area, explore the SW1P 3BT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (74) incidents (-11.90% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (-5.45% decrease)
  • Other theft: (51) incidents (155.00% increase)

SW1P 3BT 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 3BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7450.86-11.90%
Violence and sexual offences5213.74-5.45%
Other theft519.65155.00%
Theft from the person369.4712.50%
Public order236.6827.78%
Criminal damage and arson84.2714.29%
Bicycle theft71.48600.00%
Robbery51.3066.67%
Possession of weapons50.9366.67%
Burglary40.9333.33%
Drugs30.74-70.00%
Shoplifting30.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8444.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences5515.595400.00%
Theft from the person3210.213100.00%
Other theft205.941900.00%
Public order183.711700.00%
Drugs103.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.860.00%
Shoplifting41.300.00%
Robbery30.740.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Possession of weapons30.560.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

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 theft10.740.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.190.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour30.5650.00%

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 theft21.30-95.45%
Violence and sexual offences20.37-96.72%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-96.88%
Theft from the person10.37-97.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6446.966300.00%
Violence and sexual offences6111.882950.00%
Other theft4411.320.00%
Theft from the person438.17975.00%
Public order177.980.00%
Possession of weapons73.160.00%
Burglary51.300.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Other crime30.560.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

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 person41.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.19-97.96%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4939.91-19.67%
Anti-social behaviour449.107.32%
Other theft398.17-25.00%
Theft from the person247.24-50.00%
Public order184.4563.64%
Vehicle crime73.34133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.30-36.36%
Possession of weapons71.30133.33%
Burglary51.30150.00%
Drugs50.93-16.67%
Shoplifting30.9350.00%
Robbery30.56-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.56100.00%
Other crime20.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6145.66-26.51%
Other theft5211.324.00%
Theft from the person489.65-12.73%
Anti-social behaviour418.91-35.94%
Criminal damage and arson117.6157.14%
Public order112.04-66.67%
Drugs62.0450.00%
Robbery51.110.00%
Vehicle crime30.9350.00%
Possession of weapons30.560.00%
Shoplifting20.56-50.00%
Burglary20.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8358.6680.43%
Anti-social behaviour6415.41-4.48%
Theft from the person5511.8827.91%
Other theft5010.2161.29%
Public order339.28175.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.13-46.15%
Robbery51.3066.67%
Drugs40.93300.00%
Shoplifting40.74100.00%
Burglary40.74-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.74-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-75.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6744.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences4612.440.00%
Theft from the person438.540.00%
Other theft317.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.750.00%
Public order122.410.00%
Vehicle crime82.230.00%
Burglary61.480.00%
Possession of weapons51.110.00%
Robbery30.930.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202455
July 20241
May 20242
April 202461
March 20242
February 20241
January 202449
December 202361
November 202383
October 202346

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 444 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202484
June 20243
May 20242
April 202464
March 20241
January 202444
December 202341
November 202364
October 202367

A total of 290 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202420
July 20241
May 20242
April 202444
January 202439
December 202352
November 202350
October 202331

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202418
July 20241
April 202417
January 202418
December 202311
November 202333
October 202312

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20241
January 20247
December 202311
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
April 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 287 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202432
July 20241
May 20241
April 202443
March 20244
January 202424
December 202348
November 202355
October 202343

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20242
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1P 3BT 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. Spenser Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Page Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Greycoat Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 7. Victoria Street
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Caxton Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 9. Strutton Ground
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Abbey Orchard Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Old Pye Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Chadwick Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Great Smith Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dacre Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
  • 16. Monck Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. B323
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Artillery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Petty France
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Dartmouth Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Abingdon Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Dean Ryle Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Horseferry Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Greycoat Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Medway Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Great George Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. St James'S Park
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. A3212
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Maunsel Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1