SW1Y 4AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1Y 4AN

SW1Y 4AN, Westminster has recorded a total of 907 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2467.39 per 1,000 population. This SW1Y 4AN 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 4AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1Y 4AN, encompassing approximately 367 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (308) incidents (58.76% increase)
  • Other theft: (177) incidents (71.84% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (124) incidents (5.98% increase)

SW1Y 4AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 120
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 115
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 59

SW1Y 4AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 308 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 177 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3082467.3958.76%
Other theft177837.8871.84%
Violence and sexual offences124481.515.98%
Anti-social behaviour62337.33-10.14%
Robbery46168.6624.32%
Shoplifting43125.14115.00%
Drugs40116.98-2.44%
Public order37108.82-5.13%
Vehicle crime28100.6575.00%
Criminal damage and arson1476.17-36.36%
Bicycle theft1238.09100.00%
Burglary1132.6457.14%
Other crime329.9250.00%
Possession of weapons28.16-33.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 194 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1941838.986366.67%
Violence and sexual offences117527.752825.00%
Other theft103318.292475.00%
Anti-social behaviour69280.200.00%
Drugs41187.710.00%
Public order39111.54875.00%
Robbery37106.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22100.652100.00%
Shoplifting2059.850.00%
Vehicle crime1654.410.00%
Burglary743.530.00%
Bicycle theft619.040.00%
Possession of weapons316.320.00%
Other crime28.160.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft443.5333.33%
Public order410.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.880.00%
Theft from the person310.88-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.160.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1270.73-97.02%
Public order432.64-88.89%
Violence and sexual offences410.88-96.15%
Other theft310.88-98.00%
Bicycle theft18.16-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.720.00%
Vehicle crime12.72-96.55%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 403 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 150 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4032510.921731.82%
Other theft1501096.324900.00%
Violence and sexual offences104408.063366.67%
Anti-social behaviour74282.920.00%
Shoplifting54201.310.00%
Public order36146.901700.00%
Robbery3497.930.00%
Vehicle crime2992.490.00%
Drugs2278.890.00%
Burglary1059.850.00%
Bicycle theft627.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.320.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2289.77-95.38%
Other theft359.85-98.78%
Violence and sexual offences38.16-97.73%
Bicycle theft28.16-77.78%
Public order25.44-95.12%
Other crime15.44-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 476 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 246 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4763114.84-20.93%
Other theft2461294.90-20.90%
Violence and sexual offences132669.21-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour64359.09-34.69%
Robbery59174.10-15.71%
Public order41160.50-16.33%
Drugs35111.54-27.08%
Shoplifting2995.21-3.33%
Vehicle crime1878.89-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson1548.9715.38%
Burglary1340.818.33%
Bicycle theft935.3750.00%
Possession of weapons624.4850.00%
Other crime216.320.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 602 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 311 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6023928.2415.99%
Other theft3111637.67-6.33%
Violence and sexual offences176846.0413.55%
Anti-social behaviour98478.7912.64%
Robbery70266.6012.90%
Public order49190.43-39.51%
Drugs48133.3050.00%
Shoplifting30130.58-14.29%
Vehicle crime2381.61-28.12%
Criminal damage and arson1362.57-35.00%
Burglary1235.37-29.41%
Bicycle theft632.64-57.14%
Possession of weapons416.32-20.00%
Other crime210.88-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 519 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 332 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5193811.2658.72%
Other theft3321411.8811.04%
Violence and sexual offences155903.1722.05%
Anti-social behaviour87421.6629.85%
Public order81236.6724.62%
Robbery62220.35113.79%
Shoplifting35168.6616.67%
Drugs3295.21-23.81%
Vehicle crime3287.0539.13%
Criminal damage and arson2087.05-23.08%
Burglary1754.4188.89%
Bicycle theft1446.250.00%
Other crime1038.09150.00%
Possession of weapons527.20-28.57%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 327 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 299 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3272908.090.00%
Other theft299889.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences127813.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour67345.490.00%
Public order65182.270.00%
Drugs42176.830.00%
Shoplifting30114.260.00%
Robbery2981.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson2678.890.00%
Vehicle crime2370.730.00%
Bicycle theft1462.570.00%
Burglary938.090.00%
Possession of weapons724.480.00%
Other crime419.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 521 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 74.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202469
April 202474
January 202464
December 202398
November 202387
October 202367

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202422
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 202415
December 202313
November 202320
October 202326

A total of 260 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202441
April 202422
January 202435
December 202348
November 202332
October 202342

A total of 1628 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 162.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 332 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024177
August 2024103
July 20244
May 20243
April 2024150
March 20243
January 2024246
December 2023311
November 2023332
October 2023299

A total of 2866 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 286.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 602 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024308
August 2024194
July 20243
May 202412
April 2024403
March 202422
January 2024476
December 2023602
November 2023519
October 2023327

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 202410
January 202413
December 202312
November 202317
October 20239

A total of 358 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202439
July 20244
May 20244
April 202436
March 20242
January 202441
December 202349
November 202381
October 202365

A total of 337 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202437
April 202434
January 202459
December 202370
November 202362
October 202329

A total of 241 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202420
April 202454
January 202429
December 202330
November 202335
October 202330

A total of 170 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202416
May 20241
April 202429
January 202418
December 202323
November 202332
October 202323

A total of 946 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 94.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024124
August 2024117
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024104
March 20243
January 2024132
December 2023176
November 2023155
October 2023127

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20249
December 20236
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 202310
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total120
    Theft from the person54
    Other theft19
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Robbery6
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total115
    Theft from the person34
    Other theft31
    Violence and sexual offences22
    Drugs10
    Robbery7
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Leicester Square
    Total59
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order3
    Robbery3
  • 4. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. 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
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total33
    Vehicle crime13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. 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
  • 9. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 10. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. 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
  • 14. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 16. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 20. Lisle Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 23. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Cockspur Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 29. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Sherwood Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1