SW1P 4RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 4RQ

SW1P 4RQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 139 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.74 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 4RQ 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 4RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 4RQ, encompassing approximately 5855 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (21.88% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (30) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (68.75% increase)

SW1P 4RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salamanca Place with total crimes: 17
  • Bessborough Gardens with total crimes: 11
  • Goding Street with total crimes: 9

SW1P 4RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3923.7421.88%
Theft from the person306.6687.50%
Violence and sexual offences275.1268.75%
Other theft144.61180.00%
Robbery62.39-14.29%
Drugs51.02-16.67%
Burglary40.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6833.33%
Vehicle crime40.680.00%
Shoplifting30.6850.00%
Bicycle theft30.5150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3217.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.460.00%
Theft from the person162.731500.00%
Public order82.730.00%
Robbery71.370.00%
Drugs61.200.00%
Other theft51.020.00%
Burglary40.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.680.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%

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 offences31.20-86.36%
Theft from the person20.51-92.31%
Other theft10.34-88.89%
Public order10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2717.420.00%
Theft from the person264.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.442100.00%
Other theft93.760.00%
Robbery51.540.00%
Shoplifting30.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.17-93.33%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2619.4762.50%
Anti-social behaviour234.44-25.81%
Theft from the person173.93-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences152.90-31.82%
Robbery112.56-35.29%
Public order51.88-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.85400.00%
Burglary30.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Drugs30.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3121.1829.17%
Violence and sexual offences225.29-31.25%
Theft from the person183.76-21.74%
Robbery173.07183.33%
Other theft162.90-20.00%
Public order62.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.02300.00%
Drugs30.68-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.51-50.00%
Burglary20.51-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.34-75.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.5777.78%
Anti-social behaviour245.46-33.33%
Theft from the person234.10228.57%
Other theft203.9325.00%
Public order83.42166.67%
Burglary71.37-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.20-14.29%
Robbery61.02-14.29%
Drugs51.020.00%
Bicycle theft40.8533.33%
Vehicle crime10.68-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3620.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences186.150.00%
Other theft163.070.00%
Burglary102.730.00%
Robbery71.710.00%
Theft from the person71.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.200.00%
Drugs51.200.00%
Bicycle theft30.850.00%
Shoplifting30.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Public order30.510.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202416
May 20243
April 202422
March 20241
January 202415
December 202322
November 202332
October 202318

A total of 212 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202432
April 202427
January 202423
December 202331
November 202324
October 202336

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 140 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202416
July 20241
May 20242
April 202426
January 202417
December 202318
November 202323
October 20237

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
May 20241
April 20249
January 202426
December 202316
November 202320
October 202316

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20245
January 202411
December 202317
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
May 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
July 20241
January 20241
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 4RQ 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. Bessborough Gardens
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Goding Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Rampayne Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Vincent Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Page Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bridgefoot
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Thorndike Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chapter Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Pimlico
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Cureton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bessborough Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
  • 13. Dean Ryle Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ponsonby Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Atterbury Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Erasmus Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Bulinga Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Nightclub
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 20. Drummond Gate
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Causton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. B326
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Garden Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Esterbrooke Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Regency Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Millbank
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Randall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Albert Embankment
    Total1
    Theft from the person1