SW1Y 4AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1Y 4AR

SW1Y 4AR, Westminster has recorded a total of 778 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1999.31 per 1,000 population. This SW1Y 4AR 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 4AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1Y 4AR, encompassing approximately 389 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1Y 4AR area, explore the SW1Y 4AR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW1Y 4AR area, visit the SW1Y 4AR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (269) incidents (55.49% increase)
  • Other theft: (162) incidents (78.02% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (98) incidents (4.26% increase)

SW1Y 4AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 115
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 102
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 59

SW1Y 4AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 269 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 162 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2691999.3155.49%
Other theft162691.2878.02%
Violence and sexual offences98416.314.26%
Anti-social behaviour47251.84-9.62%
Shoplifting42120.78133.33%
Robbery39107.9318.18%
Public order32100.223.23%
Drugs3282.23-13.51%
Vehicle crime2882.2375.00%
Criminal damage and arson1071.95-41.18%
Burglary925.700.00%
Bicycle theft723.1375.00%
Other crime317.99200.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1731490.495666.67%
Violence and sexual offences94444.584600.00%
Other theft91241.564450.00%
Anti-social behaviour52233.850.00%
Drugs37133.630.00%
Robbery3395.080.00%
Public order3184.801450.00%
Shoplifting1879.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson1746.260.00%
Vehicle crime1643.690.00%
Burglary941.120.00%
Bicycle theft423.130.00%
Possession of weapons410.280.00%
Other crime110.280.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person323.13-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.71-33.33%
Other theft25.14100.00%
Public order25.14100.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1243.69-96.61%
Violence and sexual offences330.84-96.51%
Other theft17.71-99.23%
Public order12.57-96.77%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 354 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 130 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3542081.551670.00%
Other theft130909.7112900.00%
Violence and sexual offences86334.088500.00%
Anti-social behaviour67221.000.00%
Shoplifting52172.180.00%
Public order31133.633000.00%
Robbery2979.660.00%
Vehicle crime2874.520.00%
Drugs2071.950.00%
Burglary751.400.00%
Bicycle theft517.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.850.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2059.11-95.28%
Other theft151.40-99.54%
Public order12.57-95.65%
Violence and sexual offences12.57-99.06%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 424 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 218 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4242546.68-22.63%
Other theft2181089.60-23.24%
Violence and sexual offences106560.22-26.90%
Anti-social behaviour51272.40-28.17%
Robbery51131.06-20.31%
Shoplifting36131.0620.00%
Drugs2892.51-31.71%
Public order2371.95-39.47%
Vehicle crime1659.11-38.46%
Burglary1441.1275.00%
Criminal damage and arson1235.9833.33%
Bicycle theft530.84-28.57%
Possession of weapons512.85150.00%
Other crime212.850.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 548 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 284 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5483276.5118.10%
Other theft2841408.26-10.97%
Violence and sexual offences145729.837.41%
Anti-social behaviour71372.629.23%
Robbery64182.4610.34%
Drugs41164.4741.38%
Public order38105.36-37.70%
Shoplifting3097.657.14%
Vehicle crime2677.09-21.21%
Criminal damage and arson966.82-43.75%
Burglary823.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft720.560.00%
Possession of weapons217.99-50.00%
Other crime25.14-77.78%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 464 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 319 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4643196.840.00%
Other theft3191192.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences135819.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour65346.920.00%
Public order61167.040.00%
Robbery58156.760.00%
Vehicle crime33149.050.00%
Drugs2984.800.00%
Shoplifting2874.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson1671.950.00%
Burglary1641.120.00%
Other crime941.120.00%
Bicycle theft723.130.00%
Possession of weapons417.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 353 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 58.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202452
April 202467
January 202451
December 202371
November 202365

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
April 20241
January 202412
December 20239
November 202316

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 20247
January 202414
December 20238
November 202316

A total of 1208 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 134.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 319 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024162
August 202491
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024130
March 20241
January 2024218
December 2023284
November 2023319

A total of 220 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202431
July 20242
May 20241
April 202431
March 20241
January 202423
December 202338
November 202361

A total of 274 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 45.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202433
April 202429
January 202451
December 202364
November 202358

A total of 206 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202418
April 202452
January 202436
December 202330
November 202328

A total of 2267 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 251.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 548 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024269
August 2024173
July 20243
May 202412
April 2024354
March 202420
January 2024424
December 2023548
November 2023464

A total of 147 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202416
April 202428
January 202416
December 202326
November 202333

A total of 670 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 74.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 202494
July 20242
May 20243
April 202486
March 20241
January 2024106
December 2023145
November 2023135

A total of 187 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202437
April 202420
January 202428
December 202341
November 202329

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20239

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total115
    Theft from the person34
    Other theft31
    Violence and sexual offences22
    Drugs10
    Robbery7
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total102
    Theft from the person50
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Other theft13
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total33
    Vehicle crime13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 8. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. 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
  • 12. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 16. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 22. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Cockspur Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 24. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Sherwood Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Brewer Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Oxendon Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
  • 30. Carlton Gardens
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1