SW1Y 4HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1Y 4HT

SW1Y 4HT, Westminster has recorded a total of 1453 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5247.91 per 1,000 population. This SW1Y 4HT 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 4HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1Y 4HT, encompassing approximately 276 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (491) incidents (51.54% increase)
  • Other theft: (281) incidents (75.62% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (185) incidents (-3.65% decrease)

SW1Y 4HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 186
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 178
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

SW1Y 4HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 491 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 281 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4915247.9151.54%
Other theft2811773.3875.62%
Violence and sexual offences1851014.91-3.65%
Anti-social behaviour108668.18-2.70%
Robbery82390.0728.12%
Public order65296.1710.17%
Shoplifting62234.77129.63%
Vehicle crime59223.93136.00%
Drugs54213.09-15.62%
Criminal damage and arson28195.04-9.68%
Burglary15101.1336.36%
Bicycle theft1554.1866.67%
Other crime554.1866.67%
Possession of weapons318.06-40.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 324 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 192 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3243918.784528.57%
Violence and sexual offences1921170.223100.00%
Other theft160693.462566.67%
Anti-social behaviour111577.880.00%
Robbery64400.916300.00%
Drugs64231.156300.00%
Public order59231.151080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31213.09933.33%
Shoplifting27111.970.00%
Vehicle crime2597.520.00%
Burglary1190.290.00%
Bicycle theft939.730.00%
Possession of weapons532.510.00%
Other crime318.060.00%

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 person7104.740.00%
Other theft625.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences621.670.00%
Public order521.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson318.060.00%
Drugs110.840.00%
Robbery13.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery13.61-50.00%

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 person32252.82-95.59%
Violence and sexual offences18115.58-89.29%
Other theft865.01-97.17%
Public order728.89-89.55%
Robbery225.28-96.43%
Bicycle theft17.22-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson13.61-85.71%
Vehicle crime13.61-98.21%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 726 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 283 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7265876.361151.72%
Other theft2832622.153942.86%
Violence and sexual offences1681022.132000.00%
Anti-social behaviour128606.780.00%
Public order67462.31644.44%
Shoplifting63241.990.00%
Vehicle crime56227.540.00%
Robbery56202.265500.00%
Drugs42202.264100.00%
Burglary23151.690.00%
Bicycle theft783.07250.00%
Criminal damage and arson725.280.00%
Other crime125.280.00%

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 person58314.220.00%
Public order9209.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences832.510.00%
Other theft728.89600.00%
Bicycle theft225.280.00%
Robbery17.220.00%
Other crime13.610.00%
Drugs13.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13.61-99.77%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 826 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 439 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8267104.36-20.19%
Other theft4392983.33-22.44%
Violence and sexual offences2101585.57-21.35%
Robbery105758.47-3.67%
Anti-social behaviour99379.24-22.66%
Public order61357.57-28.24%
Drugs60220.32-6.25%
Vehicle crime50216.71-28.57%
Shoplifting43180.597.50%
Criminal damage and arson26155.314.00%
Burglary2693.9130.00%
Bicycle theft1193.9122.22%
Possession of weapons839.7333.33%
Other crime328.89-25.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1035 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 566 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10358769.3910.70%
Other theft5663738.19-1.57%
Violence and sexual offences2672044.2714.10%
Anti-social behaviour128964.342.40%
Robbery109462.314.81%
Public order85393.68-24.78%
Vehicle crime70307.0020.69%
Drugs64252.8248.84%
Shoplifting40231.15-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson25144.47-13.79%
Burglary2090.29-23.08%
Bicycle theft972.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons632.51-33.33%
Other crime421.67-60.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 935 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 575 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9358429.8848.41%
Other theft5753377.0111.65%
Violence and sexual offences2342076.7720.00%
Anti-social behaviour125845.1615.74%
Public order113451.479.71%
Robbery104408.1389.09%
Vehicle crime58375.62-14.71%
Shoplifting55209.4834.15%
Drugs43198.65-28.33%
Criminal damage and arson29155.31-19.44%
Burglary26104.7436.84%
Bicycle theft1893.91-5.26%
Other crime1065.0125.00%
Possession of weapons936.12-18.18%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 630 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 515 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6306746.800.00%
Other theft5152275.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences1951860.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour108704.300.00%
Public order103390.070.00%
Vehicle crime68372.010.00%
Drugs60245.600.00%
Robbery55216.710.00%
Shoplifting41198.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson36148.080.00%
Bicycle theft19130.020.00%
Burglary1968.620.00%
Possession of weapons1168.620.00%
Other crime839.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 580 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202464
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202456
March 20241
January 2024105
December 2023109
November 2023104
October 202355

A total of 5064 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 506.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1035 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024491
August 2024324
July 20247
May 202432
April 2024726
March 202458
January 2024826
December 20231035
November 2023935
October 2023630

A total of 1483 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 148.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 267 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024185
August 2024192
July 20246
May 202418
April 2024168
March 20248
January 2024210
December 2023267
November 2023234
October 2023195

A total of 140 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 202423
January 202426
December 202320
November 202326
October 202319

A total of 2841 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 258.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 575 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024281
August 2024160
July 20246
May 20248
April 2024283
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024439
December 2023566
November 2023575
October 2023515

A total of 331 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202427
April 202463
January 202443
December 202340
November 202355
October 202341

A total of 807 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 115.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024108
August 2024111
April 2024128
January 202499
December 2023128
November 2023125
October 2023108

A total of 91 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202411
December 20239
November 202318
October 202319

A total of 389 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202464
July 20241
April 202442
March 20241
January 202460
December 202364
November 202343
October 202360

A total of 574 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202459
July 20245
May 20247
April 202467
March 20249
January 202461
December 202385
November 2023113
October 2023103

A total of 387 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.38 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 202450
December 202370
November 202358
October 202368

A total of 186 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202431
July 20243
May 20241
April 20247
January 202426
December 202325
November 202329
October 202336

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 4HT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total186
    Theft from the person57
    Other theft46
    Violence and sexual offences33
    Robbery17
    Drugs10
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order4
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    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. 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. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. 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
  • 21. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 22. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 23. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 24. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 29. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2