SW1P 4EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 4EJ

SW1P 4EJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 117 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.73 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 4EJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1P postcode area, which has experienced 310 crimes and a crime rate of 23.37 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1P 4EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 4EJ, encompassing approximately 9975 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-15.22% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-6.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)

SW1P 4EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chadwick Street with total crimes: 10
  • Rutherford Street with total crimes: 7
  • Page Street with total crimes: 7

SW1P 4EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3911.73-15.22%
Violence and sexual offences293.91-6.45%
Public order102.9125.00%
Theft from the person71.0016.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.700.00%
Other theft60.70-25.00%
Drugs60.60200.00%
Burglary50.6066.67%
Bicycle theft30.50200.00%
Shoplifting30.30200.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4611.1384.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.6155.00%
Other theft83.11-38.46%
Public order80.80-27.27%
Theft from the person60.80-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.6025.00%
Burglary30.50-25.00%
Drugs20.30-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-83.33%
Shoplifting10.10-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2510.738.70%
Violence and sexual offences202.51-39.39%
Other theft132.00-18.75%
Public order111.3057.14%
Theft from the person71.10-46.15%
Bicycle theft60.70500.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.60-40.00%
Drugs50.6025.00%
Burglary40.50100.00%
Vehicle crime40.400.00%
Robbery30.40-25.00%
Shoplifting20.30100.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.83-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour233.31-34.29%
Other theft162.3123.08%
Theft from the person131.60116.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.3042.86%
Public order71.00-36.36%
Vehicle crime40.70300.00%
Robbery40.40100.00%
Drugs40.40100.00%
Burglary20.40-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%
Shoplifting10.10-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.3325.00%
Anti-social behaviour353.51-14.63%
Other theft133.5144.44%
Public order111.30175.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.10-30.00%
Theft from the person60.7050.00%
Burglary50.60-44.44%
Bicycle theft30.5050.00%
Robbery20.30100.00%
Drugs20.20100.00%
Shoplifting20.20100.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-88.89%
Other crime10.100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4112.03-16.33%
Violence and sexual offences284.11-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson102.8166.67%
Burglary91.0080.00%
Other theft90.90-40.00%
Vehicle crime90.900.00%
Public order40.90-33.33%
Theft from the person40.400.00%
Bicycle theft20.40-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.10-66.67%
Shoplifting10.10-66.67%
Drugs10.100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4913.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.910.00%
Other theft153.410.00%
Vehicle crime91.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.900.00%
Public order60.600.00%
Burglary50.600.00%
Bicycle theft40.500.00%
Theft from the person40.400.00%
Robbery30.400.00%
Shoplifting30.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
April 202446
January 202425
December 202323
November 202335
October 202341
September 202349

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20248
January 202413
December 202316
November 202313
October 20239
September 202315

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20246
January 20247
December 202313
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 20248
January 202411
December 20237
November 202311
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
April 202431
January 202420
December 202333
November 202335
October 202328
September 202334

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20239
September 20239

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Chadwick Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Rutherford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Page Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
  • 4. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total7
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Chapter Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Causton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Regency Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Vincent Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 10. B326
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Monck Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. B323
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dean Ryle Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Herrick Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Cureton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Greycoat Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Medway Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Smith Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Erasmus Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Osbert Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Marsham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Greycoat Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. St Matthew Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. A3203
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Ponsonby Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Atterbury Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Hide Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Fynes Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Maunsel Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Horseferry Road
    Total1
    Public order1