SW1P 4QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 4QP

SW1P 4QP, Westminster has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.28 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 4QP 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 4QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 4QP, encompassing approximately 6235 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (30) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

SW1P 4QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salamanca Place with total crimes: 17
  • Ferry Terminal with total crimes: 13
  • Bessborough Gardens with total crimes: 11

SW1P 4QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3018.2887.50%
Anti-social behaviour264.8118.18%
Violence and sexual offences184.17-10.00%
Other theft162.89220.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.5750.00%
Robbery50.9666.67%
Drugs40.80-33.33%
Burglary30.64-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.48-33.33%
Public order10.32-87.50%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2214.92-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences203.53-23.08%
Theft from the person163.2123.08%
Public order82.57300.00%
Drugs61.28200.00%
Other theft50.96-37.50%
Burglary50.80400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.80300.00%
Bicycle theft30.64200.00%
Robbery30.48200.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.6362.50%
Anti-social behaviour264.1744.44%
Theft from the person134.178.33%
Other theft82.08-61.90%
Vehicle crime21.28-50.00%
Public order20.32-33.33%
Drugs20.320.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-83.33%
Burglary10.16-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-75.00%
Robbery10.16-83.33%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2115.8810.53%
Anti-social behaviour183.3712.50%
Violence and sexual offences162.89-33.33%
Theft from the person122.570.00%
Bicycle theft61.92500.00%
Robbery60.96-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.64-20.00%
Burglary30.6450.00%
Public order30.48-57.14%
Drugs20.48-33.33%
Other crime20.320.00%
Shoplifting20.32100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.00-31.43%
Other theft193.85-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour163.05-23.81%
Theft from the person122.579.09%
Criminal damage and arson81.9260.00%
Robbery81.28166.67%
Public order71.28-30.00%
Vehicle crime51.12400.00%
Drugs30.8050.00%
Burglary20.48-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.21218.18%
Other theft245.6160.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.85-4.55%
Theft from the person113.3737.50%
Burglary101.7642.86%
Public order101.60400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.60-37.50%
Robbery30.80-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Drugs20.32100.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2213.630.00%
Other theft153.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.760.00%
Theft from the person81.280.00%
Burglary71.280.00%
Robbery51.120.00%
Vehicle crime40.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Public order20.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
April 202426
January 202416
December 202324
November 202335
October 202311

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202422
April 202426
January 202418
December 202316
November 202321
October 202322

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 102 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202416
April 202413
January 202412
December 202312
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 20248
January 202421
December 202319
November 202324
October 202315

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
April 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 202310
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Salamanca Place
    Total17
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ferry Terminal
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Bessborough Gardens
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vincent Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Page Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Cureton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Dean Ryle Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ponsonby Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Atterbury Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Erasmus Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Bulinga Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Horseferry Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. A3203
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 16. Drummond Gate
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Causton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. B326
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Lambeth High Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dean Bradley Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Esterbrooke Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Regency Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Marsham Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Romney Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Smith Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Millbank
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Randall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Albert Embankment
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Salamanca Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1