SMITH SQUARE, SW1P 3HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 3HS

SMITH SQUARE, SW1P 3HS, Westminster has recorded a total of 184 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.98 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 3HS 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 3HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 3HS, encompassing approximately 6820 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (11.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (175.00% increase)

SW1P 3HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Margaret Street with total crimes: 31
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 17
  • Ferry Terminal with total crimes: 13

SMITH SQUARE, SW1P 3HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4826.9811.63%
Anti-social behaviour447.0415.79%
Other theft226.45175.00%
Theft from the person183.2350.00%
Public order172.6470.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.4928.57%
Bicycle theft61.32200.00%
Drugs50.88-16.67%
Robbery40.73100.00%
Burglary30.59-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.29-33.33%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4320.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour386.303700.00%
Theft from the person125.570.00%
Public order101.760.00%
Other theft81.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.170.00%
Drugs61.030.00%
Burglary40.880.00%
Shoplifting30.590.00%
Possession of weapons30.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Robbery20.290.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.15-97.73%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5223.025100.00%
Anti-social behaviour447.620.00%
Other theft176.450.00%
Theft from the person162.490.00%
Public order132.350.00%
Possession of weapons61.910.00%
Burglary40.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-97.30%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.11-19.57%
Anti-social behaviour265.4213.04%
Other theft253.810.00%
Theft from the person143.67-39.13%
Public order92.0512.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.32-45.45%
Drugs60.8850.00%
Possession of weapons50.88400.00%
Burglary40.73100.00%
Vehicle crime40.5933.33%
Bicycle theft30.59200.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.29100.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4621.99-30.30%
Other theft256.7413.64%
Anti-social behaviour233.67-37.84%
Theft from the person233.37-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson113.3757.14%
Public order81.61-52.94%
Drugs41.17100.00%
Vehicle crime30.59200.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Burglary20.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6627.5669.23%
Anti-social behaviour379.688.82%
Theft from the person265.424.00%
Other theft223.8137.50%
Public order173.23183.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.490.00%
Burglary41.03-33.33%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Shoplifting20.29100.00%
Robbery20.29100.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-87.50%
Other crime10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3921.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour345.720.00%
Theft from the person254.980.00%
Other theft163.670.00%
Vehicle crime82.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.170.00%
Burglary61.030.00%
Public order60.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202438
May 20241
April 202444
January 202426
December 202323
November 202337
October 202334

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
January 20246
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 134 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
April 202416
January 202414
December 202323
November 202326
October 202325

A total of 135 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20248
April 202417
January 202425
December 202325
November 202322
October 202316

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202443
April 202452
March 20241
February 20241
January 202437
December 202346
November 202366
October 202339

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
April 202413
January 20249
December 20238
November 202317
October 20236

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246
January 20245
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Margaret Street
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Ferry Terminal
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Vincent Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Page Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Strutton Ground
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Abbey Orchard Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Old Pye Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Fynes Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chadwick Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Great Smith Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dacre Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
  • 13. Monck Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B323
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Abingdon Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Dean Ryle Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bulinga Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Horseferry Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Greycoat Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Medway Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. A3212
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. A3203
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Maunsel Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. B326
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. The Sanctuary
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 26. St Matthew Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Little Smith Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Great Peter Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. A302
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1