THE SANCTUARY, SW1P 3JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 3JS

THE SANCTUARY, SW1P 3JS, Westminster has recorded a total of 245 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 77.98 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 3JS 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 3JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 3JS, encompassing approximately 3141 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (-12.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (51) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-34.92% decrease)

SW1P 3JS 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

THE SANCTUARY, SW1P 3JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6177.98-12.86%
Other theft5119.42142.86%
Violence and sexual offences4116.23-34.92%
Theft from the person3613.050.00%
Public order2311.4621.05%
Criminal damage and arson87.3233.33%
Bicycle theft52.55400.00%
Possession of weapons51.5966.67%
Drugs41.59-42.86%
Shoplifting31.27-40.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Robbery30.9550.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7075.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences6322.282000.00%
Theft from the person3620.051100.00%
Other theft2111.46600.00%
Public order196.68533.33%
Drugs76.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.230.00%
Shoplifting51.910.00%
Burglary31.590.00%
Possession of weapons30.950.00%
Robbery20.95100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.460.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Theft from the person30.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.95200.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

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 behaviour31.2750.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.95-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person117.00-80.70%
Other theft43.50-89.74%
Violence and sexual offences31.27-94.92%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-96.72%
Public order10.64-96.00%
Robbery10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6184.666000.00%
Violence and sexual offences5919.42883.33%
Theft from the person5718.78307.14%
Other theft3918.14680.00%
Public order2512.412400.00%
Possession of weapons67.960.00%
Drugs41.910.00%
Burglary41.270.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Other crime30.95200.00%
Robbery20.95100.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person149.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.46500.00%
Other theft51.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.590.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.32-98.21%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5674.800.00%
Theft from the person4617.82-16.36%
Anti-social behaviour4214.6427.27%
Other theft3713.37-26.00%
Public order1811.7812.50%
Criminal damage and arson85.730.00%
Vehicle crime62.55200.00%
Possession of weapons61.91100.00%
Drugs51.91-37.50%
Shoplifting31.590.00%
Robbery30.95-57.14%
Other crime20.950.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5677.66-33.33%
Theft from the person5517.82-23.61%
Other theft5017.514.17%
Anti-social behaviour3315.91-45.90%
Public order1610.50-60.98%
Criminal damage and arson85.0914.29%
Drugs82.55100.00%
Robbery72.5540.00%
Shoplifting32.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.95-50.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84108.8595.35%
Theft from the person7226.7422.03%
Anti-social behaviour6122.92-6.15%
Other theft4819.4250.00%
Public order4115.28105.00%
Criminal damage and arson713.05-46.15%
Shoplifting62.2350.00%
Possession of weapons61.91-14.29%
Robbery51.910.00%
Drugs41.59100.00%
Other crime31.27200.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-75.00%
Burglary20.64-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.64-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6584.660.00%
Theft from the person5920.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences4318.780.00%
Other theft3213.690.00%
Public order2010.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.370.00%
Vehicle crime84.140.00%
Possession of weapons72.550.00%
Burglary52.230.00%
Robbery51.590.00%
Shoplifting41.590.00%
Bicycle theft21.270.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202419
July 20243
May 20241
April 202425
March 20241
January 202418
December 202316
November 202341
October 202320

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20241
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 290 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202421
July 20243
May 20244
April 202439
March 20245
January 202437
December 202350
November 202348
October 202332

A total of 416 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202463
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 202459
March 20246
February 20241
January 202456
December 202356
November 202384
October 202343

A total of 399 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202470
June 20243
May 20242
April 202461
March 20241
January 202442
December 202333
November 202361
October 202365

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 389 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202436
July 20243
May 202411
April 202457
March 202414
January 202446
December 202355
November 202372
October 202359

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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