SW1P 3NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 3NQ

SW1P 3NQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 236 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.91 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 3NQ 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 3NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 3NQ, encompassing approximately 6393 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (-7.94% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-3.92% decrease)
  • Other theft: (39) incidents (178.57% increase)

SW1P 3NQ 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 3NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5836.91-7.94%
Violence and sexual offences499.07-3.92%
Other theft397.66178.57%
Theft from the person346.106.25%
Public order195.3258.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.9750.00%
Robbery51.4166.67%
Possession of weapons50.7866.67%
Burglary40.7833.33%
Drugs40.63-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.63300.00%
Shoplifting30.63-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6331.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences519.855000.00%
Theft from the person327.983100.00%
Other theft145.011300.00%
Public order122.191100.00%
Drugs91.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.410.00%
Shoplifting40.940.00%
Robbery30.630.00%
Burglary30.470.00%
Possession of weapons30.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

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 theft10.630.00%
Public order10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour30.4750.00%

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 theft21.09-93.55%
Violence and sexual offences20.31-96.61%
Anti-social behaviour20.31-95.74%
Theft from the person10.31-97.44%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5933.312850.00%
Anti-social behaviour479.234600.00%
Theft from the person397.35875.00%
Other theft316.100.00%
Public order174.850.00%
Possession of weapons62.660.00%
Burglary40.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

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 person41.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.16-97.78%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4529.56-21.05%
Other theft337.04-13.16%
Anti-social behaviour315.1614.81%
Theft from the person244.85-41.46%
Public order173.7554.55%
Vehicle crime72.66133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.09-22.22%
Possession of weapons61.09100.00%
Drugs50.94-16.67%
Burglary40.78100.00%
Shoplifting30.63200.00%
Robbery30.47-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Other crime20.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5731.91-27.85%
Theft from the person418.92-12.77%
Other theft386.415.56%
Anti-social behaviour275.94-28.95%
Public order114.22-56.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.7250.00%
Drugs61.4150.00%
Robbery50.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.78200.00%
Possession of weapons30.470.00%
Burglary20.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.16-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7939.7383.72%
Theft from the person4712.3614.63%
Anti-social behaviour387.35-7.32%
Other theft365.9438.46%
Public order255.63177.78%
Criminal damage and arson63.91-45.45%
Robbery50.9466.67%
Drugs40.78300.00%
Shoplifting40.63100.00%
Burglary40.630.00%
Possession of weapons30.63-40.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.16-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4330.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour416.730.00%
Theft from the person416.410.00%
Other theft266.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.070.00%
Public order91.720.00%
Vehicle crime81.410.00%
Possession of weapons51.250.00%
Burglary40.780.00%
Robbery30.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 389 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202451
July 20241
May 20242
April 202459
March 20242
February 20241
January 202445
December 202357
November 202379
October 202343

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 311 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202463
June 20243
May 20242
April 202447
March 20241
January 202431
December 202327
November 202338
October 202341

A total of 220 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202414
July 20241
May 20242
April 202431
January 202433
December 202338
November 202336
October 202326

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 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20231
October 20238

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
July 20241
April 202417
January 202417
December 202311
November 202325
October 20239

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 202311

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 264 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202432
July 20241
May 20241
April 202439
March 20244
January 202424
December 202341
November 202347
October 202341

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 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 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.43 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 20233
October 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1P 3NQ 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. Page Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Greycoat Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 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. Chadwick Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Dartmouth Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Abingdon Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Dean Ryle Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Great George Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St James'S Park
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. A3212
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. A3203
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Maunsel Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. B326
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Old Queen Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. The Sanctuary
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 30. St Matthew Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2