PANTON STREET, SW1Y 4EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1Y 4EA

PANTON STREET, SW1Y 4EA, Westminster has recorded a total of 1633 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6248.41 per 1,000 population. This SW1Y 4EA 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 4EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1Y 4EA, encompassing approximately 261 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (582) incidents (53.56% increase)
  • Other theft: (322) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (193) incidents (9.04% increase)

SW1Y 4EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 246
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 196
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

PANTON STREET, SW1Y 4EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 582 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 322 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5826248.4153.56%
Other theft3222226.9376.92%
Violence and sexual offences1931232.089.04%
Anti-social behaviour114738.48-10.94%
Robbery89436.2018.67%
Shoplifting76340.54153.33%
Public order65290.8010.17%
Vehicle crime62248.71129.63%
Drugs61237.23-4.69%
Criminal damage and arson27233.4112.50%
Bicycle theft17103.3188.89%
Burglary1765.0530.77%
Other crime565.0525.00%
Possession of weapons319.13-40.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 379 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 182 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3794499.777480.00%
Other theft1821450.183540.00%
Violence and sexual offences177696.393440.00%
Anti-social behaviour128677.260.00%
Robbery75489.777400.00%
Drugs64286.986300.00%
Public order59244.891080.00%
Shoplifting30225.750.00%
Vehicle crime27114.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson24103.311100.00%
Burglary1391.830.00%
Bicycle theft949.740.00%
Possession of weapons534.440.00%
Other crime419.130.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft591.830.00%
Public order519.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences519.130.00%
Theft from the person519.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson219.130.00%
Drugs17.650.00%
Robbery13.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery13.83-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person29237.23-96.44%
Violence and sexual offences16110.96-91.16%
Other theft761.22-97.94%
Public order526.78-91.67%
Robbery219.13-96.97%
Bicycle theft17.65-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson13.83-87.50%
Vehicle crime13.83-98.31%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 815 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 339 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8156960.111437.74%
Other theft3393118.475550.00%
Violence and sexual offences1811297.132162.50%
Anti-social behaviour139692.570.00%
Shoplifting70531.860.00%
Robbery66267.840.00%
Public order60252.541100.00%
Vehicle crime59229.580.00%
Drugs49225.754800.00%
Burglary24187.490.00%
Bicycle theft891.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson830.610.00%
Possession of weapons130.610.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53290.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences8202.800.00%
Other theft630.61500.00%
Public order522.960.00%
Bicycle theft219.130.00%
Other crime17.650.00%
Drugs13.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13.83-99.82%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 931 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 547 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9318517.43-22.74%
Other theft5473562.32-23.17%
Violence and sexual offences2222093.01-21.00%
Robbery117849.45-14.60%
Anti-social behaviour105447.68-22.79%
Drugs62401.77-11.43%
Shoplifting56237.2314.29%
Public order56214.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime51214.27-28.17%
Burglary32195.1445.45%
Criminal damage and arson25122.4413.64%
Bicycle theft1295.6620.00%
Possession of weapons845.9214.29%
Other crime230.61-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1205 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 712 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person120510752.017.78%
Other theft7124610.74-2.20%
Violence and sexual offences2812724.3516.60%
Robbery1371075.2010.48%
Anti-social behaviour136524.210.74%
Public order84520.38-23.64%
Vehicle crime71321.4120.34%
Drugs70271.6745.83%
Shoplifting49267.84-27.94%
Burglary22187.49-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson2284.18-29.03%
Bicycle theft1084.18-47.37%
Possession of weapons738.26-12.50%
Other crime426.78-63.64%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1118 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 728 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person111810434.4354.85%
Other theft7284277.8518.18%
Violence and sexual offences2412785.5712.09%
Anti-social behaviour135922.1511.57%
Robbery124516.5682.35%
Public order110474.4718.28%
Shoplifting68420.9013.33%
Vehicle crime59260.19-14.49%
Drugs48225.75-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson31183.66-8.82%
Burglary27118.628.00%
Bicycle theft19103.310.00%
Other crime1172.7037.50%
Possession of weapons842.09-11.11%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 722 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 616 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7228142.450.00%
Other theft6162762.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences2152357.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour121822.660.00%
Public order93462.990.00%
Vehicle crime69355.850.00%
Drugs69264.020.00%
Robbery68264.020.00%
Shoplifting60260.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson34229.580.00%
Burglary25130.100.00%
Bicycle theft1995.660.00%
Possession of weapons972.700.00%
Other crime834.440.00%

Crime by Type

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 202417
August 20249
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
January 202412
December 202310
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 5839 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 583.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1205 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024582
August 2024379
July 20245
May 202429
April 2024815
March 202453
January 2024931
December 20231205
November 20231118
October 2023722

A total of 680 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202475
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202466
January 2024117
December 2023137
November 2023124
October 202368

A total of 1539 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 153.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 281 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024193
August 2024177
July 20245
May 202416
April 2024181
March 20248
January 2024222
December 2023281
November 2023241
October 2023215

A total of 160 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
April 202424
January 202432
December 202322
November 202327
October 202325

A total of 3465 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 315.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 728 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024322
August 2024182
July 20245
May 20247
April 2024339
March 20246
February 20241
January 2024547
December 2023712
November 2023728
October 2023616

A total of 409 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202430
April 202470
January 202456
December 202349
November 202368
October 202360

A total of 878 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 125.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024114
August 2024128
April 2024139
January 2024105
December 2023136
November 2023135
October 2023121

A total of 425 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202464
July 20241
April 202449
March 20241
January 202462
December 202370
November 202348
October 202369

A total of 542 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202459
July 20245
May 20245
April 202460
March 20245
January 202456
December 202384
November 2023110
October 202393

A total of 399 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202427
May 20241
April 202459
January 202451
December 202371
November 202359
October 202369

A total of 174 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202424
July 20242
May 20241
April 20248
January 202425
December 202322
November 202331
October 202334

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 202311
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total246
    Theft from the person88
    Other theft57
    Violence and sexual offences41
    Robbery19
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Drugs11
    Public order6
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 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. 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
  • 11. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 12. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total29
    Theft from the person16
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 21. 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
  • 22. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 23. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 25. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 26. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1