SW1P 4RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1P 4RS

SW1P 4RS, Westminster has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.63 per 1,000 population. This SW1P 4RS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1P postcode area, which has experienced 18 crimes and a crime rate of 1.36 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1P 4RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1P 4RS, encompassing approximately 6235 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1P 4RS area, explore the SW1P 4RS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW1P 4RS area, visit the SW1P 4RS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)

SW1P 4RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ferry Terminal with total crimes: 7
  • Erasmus Street with total crimes: 6
  • Salamanca Place with total crimes: 6

SW1P 4RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour2213.63-8.33%
Other theft153.53-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences112.41-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson81.76300.00%
Theft from the person81.28166.67%
Burglary71.2875.00%
Robbery51.12-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.80100.00%
Bicycle theft20.64100.00%
Public order20.32-50.00%
Drugs10.32-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2413.63-14.29%
Other theft173.8513.33%
Violence and sexual offences162.73-33.33%
Robbery72.57133.33%
Burglary41.1233.33%
Public order40.64-50.00%
Drugs30.6450.00%
Theft from the person30.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2816.20-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences244.4950.00%
Other theft153.8515.38%
Theft from the person92.41-10.00%
Public order81.44100.00%
Bicycle theft51.2866.67%
Burglary30.80-50.00%
Robbery30.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime20.32100.00%
Drugs20.32100.00%

In July 2023, 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 behaviour3214.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.130.00%
Other theft132.570.00%
Theft from the person102.080.00%
Burglary61.600.00%
Public order40.960.00%
Bicycle theft30.640.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202426
January 202416
December 202324
November 202335
October 202311
September 202316
August 202324
July 202316

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202426
January 202418
December 202316
November 202321
October 202322
September 202324
August 202328
July 202332

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 202421
December 202319
November 202324
October 202315
September 202317
August 202315
July 202313

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 202310
October 20237
September 20234
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 202310
October 20232
September 20234
August 20238
July 20234

A total of 78 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 202412
December 202312
November 202311
October 20238
September 20233
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
July 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Ferry Terminal
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Erasmus Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Salamanca Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Albert Embankment
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 6. Vincent Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
  • 7. Atterbury Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Page Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Bulinga Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Horseferry Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Bessborough Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cureton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Lambeth High Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Dean Bradley Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Smith Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dean Ryle Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Citadel Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Vauxhall Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Nightclub
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Drummond Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. John Islip Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Herrick Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Esterbrooke Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Regency Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. B326
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Marsham Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Thorney Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Randall Row
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Randall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1