SW1P 4RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 4RJ

SW1P 4RJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.42 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 4RJ 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 4RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 4RJ, encompassing approximately 6485 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (51.85% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)

SW1P 4RJ 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 4RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4117.4251.85%
Violence and sexual offences236.3243.75%
Theft from the person193.5572.73%
Burglary52.9325.00%
Bicycle theft50.77150.00%
Other theft50.7725.00%
Drugs40.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.62200.00%
Robbery30.46-25.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-50.00%
Public order10.31-85.71%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2713.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.160.00%
Theft from the person112.471000.00%
Public order71.700.00%
Drugs61.080.00%
Other theft40.930.00%
Burglary40.620.00%
Robbery40.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.620.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%
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 offences31.08-84.21%
Theft from the person20.46-83.33%
Other theft10.31-85.71%
Public order10.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2912.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.471800.00%
Theft from the person122.930.00%
Other theft71.850.00%
Vehicle crime41.080.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-91.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2014.03-31.03%
Other theft163.0814.29%
Theft from the person142.477.69%
Violence and sexual offences122.16-36.84%
Robbery71.85-30.00%
Public order51.08-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.77400.00%
Burglary30.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.460.00%
Drugs20.46-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2916.3420.83%
Violence and sexual offences194.47-32.14%
Other theft142.93-6.67%
Theft from the person132.16-13.33%
Robbery102.00100.00%
Public order71.540.00%
Drugs41.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.62200.00%
Burglary10.46-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.15-75.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.8964.71%
Anti-social behaviour244.32-22.58%
Other theft153.7015.38%
Theft from the person152.31114.29%
Public order72.3175.00%
Burglary61.08-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.93-25.00%
Robbery50.93-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.77100.00%
Drugs30.6250.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3115.88-22.50%
Violence and sexual offences174.78-15.00%
Other theft132.62-23.53%
Burglary82.00166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.23166.67%
Theft from the person71.2375.00%
Robbery61.0820.00%
Public order40.93-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4016.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences206.170.00%
Other theft173.080.00%
Public order72.620.00%
Robbery51.080.00%
Theft from the person40.770.00%
Burglary30.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.460.00%
Vehicle crime30.460.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
May 20243
April 202419
March 20241
January 202412
December 202319
November 202328
October 202317
September 202320

A total of 241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202427
April 202429
January 202420
December 202329
November 202324
October 202331
September 202340

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 98 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
July 20241
May 20242
April 202412
January 202414
December 202313
November 202315
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
May 20241
April 20247
January 202416
December 202314
November 202315
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20247
December 202310
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
May 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 4RJ 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. Dean Ryle Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ponsonby Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Atterbury Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Erasmus Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Bulinga Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 18. Aylesford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Drummond Gate
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Causton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. B326
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Garden Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Esterbrooke Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Regency Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Marsham Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Millbank
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Albert Embankment
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Balvaird Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1