SW1P 4AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 4AU

SW1P 4AU, Westminster has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.39 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 4AU 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 4AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 4AU, encompassing approximately 6767 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1P 4AU area, explore the SW1P 4AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (40.54% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)

SW1P 4AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bessborough Gardens with total crimes: 11
  • Rampayne Street with total crimes: 8
  • Vincent Street with total crimes: 8

SW1P 4AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5220.3940.54%
Violence and sexual offences327.6860.00%
Theft from the person164.73100.00%
Burglary92.36200.00%
Bicycle theft71.33133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.0320.00%
Other theft60.890.00%
Drugs30.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.440.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Robbery20.30-71.43%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3716.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences205.470.00%
Public order112.960.00%
Theft from the person81.63700.00%
Robbery71.180.00%
Other theft61.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.890.00%
Drugs40.740.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Bicycle theft30.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.440.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.03-85.71%
Theft from the person20.44-75.00%
Other theft10.30-92.31%
Public order10.15-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4415.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.502000.00%
Other theft133.100.00%
Vehicle crime81.920.00%
Theft from the person81.180.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Burglary30.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-95.65%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3518.32-14.63%
Violence and sexual offences235.17-4.17%
Public order133.4085.71%
Other theft131.9218.18%
Theft from the person101.92-28.57%
Burglary81.4860.00%
Robbery61.18100.00%
Bicycle theft50.89400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.74-55.56%
Shoplifting20.59-33.33%
Drugs20.30-50.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-85.71%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4119.067.89%
Violence and sexual offences246.06-25.00%
Theft from the person143.5555.56%
Other theft112.07-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson91.6328.57%
Public order71.33-41.67%
Vehicle crime71.0375.00%
Burglary51.030.00%
Drugs40.740.00%
Shoplifting30.590.00%
Robbery30.44-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3819.80-34.48%
Violence and sexual offences325.62-11.11%
Other theft144.737.69%
Public order122.0750.00%
Theft from the person91.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.33-22.22%
Burglary51.03-54.55%
Robbery40.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.590.00%
Drugs40.59100.00%
Bicycle theft30.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5822.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences368.570.00%
Other theft135.320.00%
Burglary111.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.630.00%
Public order81.330.00%
Robbery61.180.00%
Vehicle crime40.890.00%
Bicycle theft30.590.00%
Theft from the person30.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202420
May 20243
April 202421
March 20241
January 202423
December 202324
November 202332
October 202336

A total of 305 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202437
April 202444
January 202435
December 202341
November 202338
October 202358

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
May 20241
April 202413
January 202413
December 202311
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 71 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 20248
January 202410
December 202314
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20248
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
May 20241
April 20243
January 202413
December 20237
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1P 4AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bessborough Gardens
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rampayne Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Vincent Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Page Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Thorndike Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chapter Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Fynes Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pimlico
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Cureton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Bessborough Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
  • 11. Vauxhall Bridge Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. A202
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ponsonby Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Moreton Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Udall Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Tachbrook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Atterbury Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Erasmus Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Bulinga Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Aylesford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Drummond Gate
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Moreton Terrace Mews South
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Moreton Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Stanford Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Causton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Maunsel Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. B326
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. St George'S Square Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Moreton Terrace Mews North
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1