HAYMARKET, SW1Y 4BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1Y 4BP

HAYMARKET, SW1Y 4BP, Westminster has recorded a total of 1391 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4761.89 per 1,000 population. This SW1Y 4BP 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 4BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1Y 4BP, encompassing approximately 292 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (464) incidents (52.63% increase)
  • Other theft: (269) incidents (74.68% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (183) incidents (-3.17% decrease)

SW1Y 4BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 182
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 178
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

HAYMARKET, SW1Y 4BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 464 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 269 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4644761.8952.63%
Other theft2691588.4474.68%
Violence and sexual offences183920.88-3.17%
Anti-social behaviour105626.47-1.87%
Robbery79359.4529.51%
Public order63270.456.78%
Vehicle crime59215.67136.00%
Shoplifting57201.98137.50%
Drugs49195.13-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson27167.74-10.00%
Burglary1592.4336.36%
Bicycle theft1351.3544.44%
Other crime544.5066.67%
Possession of weapons317.12-40.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 304 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 189 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3043573.994242.86%
Violence and sexual offences1891040.703050.00%
Other theft154647.022466.67%
Anti-social behaviour107527.200.00%
Drugs63366.306200.00%
Robbery61215.676000.00%
Public order59208.821080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30201.98900.00%
Vehicle crime25102.700.00%
Shoplifting2485.580.00%
Burglary1182.160.00%
Bicycle theft937.660.00%
Possession of weapons530.810.00%
Other crime317.120.00%

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 person799.28-78.12%
Other theft623.96-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences620.54-66.67%
Public order520.54-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson317.12200.00%
Drugs110.270.00%
Robbery13.42-50.00%

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 person32239.64-95.34%
Violence and sexual offences18109.55-88.96%
Other theft861.62-97.08%
Public order727.39-89.39%
Robbery223.96-96.30%
Bicycle theft16.85-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.42-83.33%
Vehicle crime13.42-98.21%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 686 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 274 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6865295.941082.76%
Other theft2742348.423814.29%
Violence and sexual offences163938.001937.50%
Anti-social behaviour117558.010.00%
Public order66400.53633.33%
Shoplifting58225.940.00%
Vehicle crime56198.550.00%
Robbery54191.715300.00%
Drugs38184.863700.00%
Burglary22130.090.00%
Bicycle theft675.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson620.540.00%
Other crime120.540.00%

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 person58297.830.00%
Public order9198.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences830.810.00%
Other theft727.39600.00%
Bicycle theft223.960.00%
Robbery16.850.00%
Other crime13.420.00%
Drugs13.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13.42-99.76%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 789 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 424 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7896487.27-20.06%
Other theft4242701.03-21.63%
Violence and sexual offences2061451.50-20.77%
Robbery99705.21-3.88%
Anti-social behaviour97338.91-23.02%
Public order60332.07-28.57%
Drugs59205.40-7.81%
Vehicle crime49201.98-30.00%
Shoplifting40167.745.26%
Criminal damage and arson26136.934.00%
Burglary2589.0131.58%
Bicycle theft1085.5811.11%
Possession of weapons834.2333.33%
Other crime327.39-25.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 987 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 541 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9877996.9713.19%
Other theft5413378.86-2.17%
Violence and sexual offences2601852.0412.07%
Anti-social behaviour126890.070.80%
Robbery103431.344.04%
Public order84352.61-22.94%
Vehicle crime70287.5620.69%
Drugs64239.6448.84%
Shoplifting38219.10-28.30%
Criminal damage and arson25130.09-13.79%
Burglary1985.58-24.00%
Bicycle theft965.04-47.06%
Possession of weapons630.81-33.33%
Other crime420.54-60.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 872 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 553 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8727647.7947.55%
Other theft5532985.1711.04%
Violence and sexual offences2321893.1220.83%
Anti-social behaviour125794.2217.92%
Public order109427.929.00%
Robbery99373.1594.12%
Vehicle crime58338.91-14.71%
Shoplifting53198.5532.50%
Drugs43181.44-27.12%
Criminal damage and arson29147.20-19.44%
Burglary2599.2838.89%
Bicycle theft1785.58-5.56%
Other crime1058.2025.00%
Possession of weapons934.23-18.18%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 591 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 498 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5916148.350.00%
Other theft4982023.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences1921704.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour106657.290.00%
Public order100362.880.00%
Vehicle crime68342.340.00%
Drugs59232.790.00%
Robbery51201.980.00%
Shoplifting40174.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson36136.930.00%
Burglary18123.240.00%
Bicycle theft1861.620.00%
Possession of weapons1161.620.00%
Other crime837.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 550 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202461
July 20241
May 20242
April 202454
March 20241
January 202499
December 2023103
November 202399
October 202351

A total of 4790 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 479.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 987 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024464
August 2024304
July 20247
May 202432
April 2024686
March 202458
January 2024789
December 2023987
November 2023872
October 2023591

A total of 1457 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 145.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 260 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024183
August 2024189
July 20246
May 202418
April 2024163
March 20248
January 2024206
December 2023260
November 2023232
October 2023192

A total of 135 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 202422
January 202425
December 202319
November 202325
October 202318

A total of 2735 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 248.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 553 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024269
August 2024154
July 20246
May 20248
April 2024274
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024424
December 2023541
November 2023553
October 2023498

A total of 310 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202424
April 202458
January 202440
December 202338
November 202353
October 202340

A total of 783 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 111.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024105
August 2024107
April 2024117
January 202497
December 2023126
November 2023125
October 2023106

A total of 377 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202463
July 20241
April 202438
March 20241
January 202459
December 202364
November 202343
October 202359

A total of 562 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202459
July 20245
May 20247
April 202466
March 20249
January 202460
December 202384
November 2023109
October 2023100

A total of 386 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202425
May 20241
April 202456
January 202449
December 202370
November 202358
October 202368

A total of 183 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202430
July 20243
May 20241
April 20246
January 202426
December 202325
November 202329
October 202336

A total of 85 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 202410
December 20239
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 202310
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total182
    Theft from the person56
    Other theft44
    Violence and sexual offences33
    Robbery17
    Drugs10
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order4
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total178
    Theft from the person77
    Other theft29
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Robbery8
    Drugs6
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft4
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. 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
  • 8. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Old Compton Street
    Total33
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle 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. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. 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
  • 20. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 21. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 22. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 23. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 27. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 29. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Lisle Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1