SW1Y 4AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1Y 4AJ

SW1Y 4AJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 1711 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7569.64 per 1,000 population. This SW1Y 4AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1Y postcode area, which has experienced 268 crimes and a crime rate of 683.67 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1Y 4AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1Y 4AJ, encompassing approximately 226 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1Y 4AJ area, explore the SW1Y 4AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (588) incidents (55.97% increase)
  • Other theft: (330) incidents (68.37% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (212) incidents (2.91% increase)

SW1Y 4AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 272
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 196
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

SW1Y 4AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 588 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 330 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5887569.6455.97%
Other theft3302601.3768.37%
Violence and sexual offences2121459.952.91%
Anti-social behaviour133937.91-2.21%
Robbery91588.4119.74%
Shoplifting82402.59192.86%
Public order76362.7818.75%
Drugs65336.23-7.14%
Vehicle crime61287.57154.17%
Criminal damage and arson29269.87-6.45%
Bicycle theft18128.30100.00%
Burglary1779.6321.43%
Other crime675.2150.00%
Possession of weapons326.54-40.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 377 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 206 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3775485.895285.71%
Violence and sexual offences2061667.893333.33%
Other theft196911.373166.67%
Anti-social behaviour136867.120.00%
Robbery76601.687500.00%
Drugs70336.236900.00%
Public order64309.691180.00%
Criminal damage and arson31283.14933.33%
Shoplifting28137.150.00%
Vehicle crime24123.870.00%
Burglary14106.180.00%
Bicycle theft961.940.00%
Possession of weapons539.820.00%
Other crime422.120.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7128.300.00%
Other theft630.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences626.540.00%
Public order526.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson322.120.00%
Drugs113.270.00%
Robbery14.420.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery14.42-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person32309.69-96.12%
Violence and sexual offences18141.57-91.09%
Other theft879.63-97.75%
Public order735.39-90.28%
Robbery230.97-96.92%
Bicycle theft18.85-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson14.42-88.89%
Vehicle crime14.42-98.25%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 825 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 356 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8258312.891322.41%
Other theft3563649.894985.71%
Violence and sexual offences2021574.982425.00%
Anti-social behaviour148893.670.00%
Public order72654.77700.00%
Robbery65318.546400.00%
Shoplifting57287.570.00%
Vehicle crime57252.170.00%
Drugs53252.175200.00%
Burglary25234.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson9110.600.00%
Bicycle theft839.82300.00%
Other crime135.390.00%
Possession of weapons14.420.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person58384.900.00%
Public order9256.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences839.820.00%
Other theft735.39600.00%
Bicycle theft230.970.00%
Robbery18.850.00%
Other crime14.420.00%
Drugs14.420.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14.42-99.82%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 942 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 550 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person94210144.47-21.43%
Other theft5504167.51-24.35%
Violence and sexual offences2492433.26-14.14%
Robbery1211101.60-12.95%
Anti-social behaviour111535.32-21.83%
Drugs73491.080.00%
Public order67322.96-28.72%
Vehicle crime52296.41-26.76%
Shoplifting49230.0511.36%
Burglary30216.7815.38%
Criminal damage and arson27132.72-3.57%
Bicycle theft11119.4510.00%
Possession of weapons948.6728.57%
Other crime239.82-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1199 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 727 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person119912626.397.73%
Other theft7275304.50-2.28%
Violence and sexual offences2903216.3211.54%
Anti-social behaviour1421282.99-2.07%
Robbery139628.2212.10%
Public order94614.95-20.34%
Drugs73415.8732.73%
Vehicle crime71322.9626.79%
Shoplifting44314.11-27.87%
Criminal damage and arson28194.66-20.00%
Burglary26123.874.00%
Bicycle theft10115.03-47.37%
Possession of weapons744.24-22.22%
Other crime430.97-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1113 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 744 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person111312281.3150.61%
Other theft7444924.0317.91%
Violence and sexual offences2603291.5313.54%
Anti-social behaviour1451150.2713.28%
Robbery124641.4974.65%
Public order118548.598.26%
Shoplifting61522.0419.61%
Vehicle crime56269.87-17.65%
Drugs55247.75-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson35243.33-5.41%
Burglary25154.840.00%
Bicycle theft19110.600.00%
Other crime1284.0633.33%
Possession of weapons953.09-35.71%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 739 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 631 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7399733.030.00%
Other theft6313269.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences2292791.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour1281013.120.00%
Public order109566.290.00%
Robbery71482.230.00%
Drugs70314.110.00%
Vehicle crime68309.690.00%
Shoplifting51300.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson37225.630.00%
Burglary25163.690.00%
Bicycle theft19110.600.00%
Possession of weapons1484.060.00%
Other crime961.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 943 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024133
August 2024136
April 2024148
January 2024111
December 2023142
November 2023145
October 2023128

A total of 97 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
January 202411
December 202310
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 372 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202428
April 202457
January 202449
December 202344
November 202361
October 202351

A total of 3556 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 323.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 744 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024330
August 2024196
July 20246
May 20248
April 2024356
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024550
December 2023727
November 2023744
October 2023631

A total of 5880 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 588.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1199 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024588
August 2024377
July 20247
May 202432
April 2024825
March 202458
January 2024942
December 20231199
November 20231113
October 2023739

A total of 390 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202424
May 20241
April 202457
January 202452
December 202371
November 202356
October 202368

A total of 692 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 202476
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202465
March 20241
January 2024121
December 2023139
November 2023124
October 202371

A total of 1680 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 168.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 290 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024212
August 2024206
July 20246
May 202418
April 2024202
March 20248
January 2024249
December 2023290
November 2023260
October 2023229

A total of 162 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
April 202425
January 202430
December 202326
November 202325
October 202325

A total of 461 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202470
July 20241
April 202453
March 20241
January 202473
December 202373
November 202355
October 202370

A total of 621 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202464
July 20245
May 20247
April 202472
March 20249
January 202467
December 202394
November 2023118
October 2023109

A total of 200 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202431
July 20243
May 20241
April 20249
January 202427
December 202328
November 202335
October 202337

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20241
January 20249
December 20237
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 202312
October 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1Y 4AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total272
    Theft from the person97
    Other theft59
    Violence and sexual offences48
    Robbery21
    Drugs14
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Public order8
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total196
    Theft from the person82
    Other theft33
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Shoplifting17
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Drugs9
    Robbery8
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Leicester Square
    Total66
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total65
    Vehicle crime36
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Old Compton Street
    Total61
    Theft from the person30
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Corner House Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 11. William Iv Street
    Total32
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft5
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 13. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total29
    Theft from the person16
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Craig'S Court
    Total21
    Other theft7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 25. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 26. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 27. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1