SW1P 3PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 3PA

SW1P 3PA, Westminster has recorded a total of 227 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 68.71 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 3PA 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 3PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 3PA, encompassing approximately 3303 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-28.07% decrease)
  • Other theft: (40) incidents (135.29% increase)

SW1P 3PA 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 3PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6068.71-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences4118.16-28.07%
Other theft4012.41135.29%
Theft from the person3312.11-5.71%
Public order229.9929.41%
Criminal damage and arson76.6616.67%
Possession of weapons52.1266.67%
Drugs41.51-33.33%
Bicycle theft41.21300.00%
Shoplifting31.21-40.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Robbery30.9150.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6465.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences5719.371800.00%
Theft from the person3517.251066.67%
Public order1710.59466.67%
Other theft175.15466.67%
Drugs65.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.820.00%
Shoplifting51.820.00%
Burglary31.510.00%
Possession of weapons30.910.00%
Robbery20.91100.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

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 theft34.240.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Theft from the person30.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.91200.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

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 behaviour31.2150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.91-66.67%

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 person116.66-78.43%
Other theft43.33-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences31.21-94.83%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-96.61%
Public order10.61-96.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5974.155800.00%
Violence and sexual offences5817.86866.67%
Theft from the person5117.55264.29%
Other theft3215.44540.00%
Public order259.692400.00%
Possession of weapons67.570.00%
Burglary41.820.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Robbery20.61100.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

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 person149.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.24500.00%
Other theft51.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.30-98.08%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5264.47-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour4115.7424.24%
Other theft3412.41-15.00%
Theft from the person3410.29-27.66%
Public order1710.296.25%
Criminal damage and arson85.150.00%
Vehicle crime62.42200.00%
Possession of weapons61.82100.00%
Drugs41.82-50.00%
Shoplifting31.2150.00%
Robbery30.91-40.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5466.89-33.33%
Theft from the person4716.34-18.97%
Other theft4014.235.26%
Anti-social behaviour3312.11-43.10%
Public order169.99-58.97%
Criminal damage and arson84.8414.29%
Drugs82.42100.00%
Robbery52.420.00%
Possession of weapons31.51-50.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.61-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8193.83102.50%
Anti-social behaviour5824.52-7.94%
Theft from the person5817.5520.83%
Public order3917.5595.00%
Other theft3811.8040.74%
Criminal damage and arson711.50-36.36%
Shoplifting62.12200.00%
Possession of weapons61.82-14.29%
Robbery51.8225.00%
Drugs41.51100.00%
Other crime31.21200.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-75.00%
Burglary20.61-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.61-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6372.030.00%
Theft from the person4819.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences4014.530.00%
Other theft2712.110.00%
Public order208.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.050.00%
Vehicle crime83.330.00%
Possession of weapons72.420.00%
Robbery42.120.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202417
July 20243
May 20241
April 202425
March 20241
January 202417
December 202316
November 202339
October 202320

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 240 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202417
July 20243
May 20244
April 202432
March 20245
January 202434
December 202340
November 202338
October 202327

A total of 397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202457
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 202458
March 20246
February 20241
January 202452
December 202354
November 202381
October 202340

A total of 384 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202464
June 20243
May 20242
April 202459
March 20241
January 202441
December 202333
November 202358
October 202363

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 334 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202435
July 20243
May 202411
April 202451
March 202414
January 202434
December 202347
November 202358
October 202348

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 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 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
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 3PA 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. Caxton 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. Horseferry Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Medway Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Great George Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St James'S Park
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. A3212
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Old Queen Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. The Sanctuary
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 25. St Matthew Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Little Smith Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Great Peter Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. A302
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Dean Bradley Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1