ST JAMES'S SQUARE, SW1Y 4JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1Y 4JR

ST JAMES'S SQUARE, SW1Y 4JR, Westminster has recorded a total of 711 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1819.44 per 1,000 population. This SW1Y 4JR 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 4JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1Y 4JR, encompassing approximately 390 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (244) incidents (44.38% increase)
  • Other theft: (149) incidents (71.26% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (84) incidents (-5.62% decrease)

SW1Y 4JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 88
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 80
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 59

ST JAMES'S SQUARE, SW1Y 4JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 244 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 149 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2441819.4444.38%
Other theft149624.3971.26%
Violence and sexual offences84381.29-5.62%
Shoplifting44214.95120.00%
Anti-social behaviour43112.60-15.69%
Robbery35110.0420.69%
Public order3189.5619.23%
Drugs2879.33-12.50%
Vehicle crime2671.6562.50%
Criminal damage and arson966.53-47.06%
Burglary923.0350.00%
Bicycle theft623.0350.00%
Other crime315.35200.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 169 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1691402.325533.33%
Violence and sexual offences89432.474350.00%
Other theft87227.754250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51222.630.00%
Drugs32130.510.00%
Robbery2981.890.00%
Public order2674.211200.00%
Shoplifting2066.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson1751.180.00%
Vehicle crime1643.500.00%
Burglary640.940.00%
Bicycle theft415.350.00%
Other crime110.240.00%
Possession of weapons12.560.00%

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 person323.03-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.68-33.33%
Other theft25.12100.00%
Public order25.12100.00%

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 person1243.50-96.17%
Violence and sexual offences330.71-95.89%
Other theft17.68-99.17%
Public order12.56-96.30%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 313 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 121 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3131885.971465.00%
Other theft121800.9612000.00%
Violence and sexual offences73309.647200.00%
Anti-social behaviour64186.810.00%
Shoplifting52163.780.00%
Vehicle crime28133.070.00%
Public order2771.652600.00%
Robbery2769.090.00%
Drugs1869.090.00%
Burglary746.060.00%
Bicycle theft617.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.350.00%

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 person2058.86-95.16%
Other theft151.18-99.50%
Public order12.56-94.74%
Violence and sexual offences12.56-98.73%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 413 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 202 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4132372.18-18.06%
Other theft2021056.86-22.90%
Violence and sexual offences79516.92-40.60%
Anti-social behaviour53202.16-25.35%
Robbery43135.63-25.86%
Shoplifting39110.0418.18%
Drugs2899.80-20.00%
Public order1971.65-45.71%
Vehicle crime1648.62-40.74%
Burglary1540.94114.29%
Criminal damage and arson1138.3837.50%
Bicycle theft528.15-16.67%
Possession of weapons212.790.00%
Other crime25.120.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 504 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 262 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5043027.2812.50%
Other theft2621289.73-11.49%
Violence and sexual offences133670.459.02%
Anti-social behaviour71340.3514.52%
Robbery58181.6928.89%
Public order35148.42-33.96%
Drugs3589.5645.83%
Shoplifting3389.5610.00%
Vehicle crime2784.45-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson869.09-50.00%
Burglary720.47-53.33%
Bicycle theft617.91-14.29%
Possession of weapons215.35-33.33%
Other crime25.12-77.78%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 448 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 296 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4482976.1070.99%
Other theft2961146.4326.50%
Violence and sexual offences122757.4631.18%
Anti-social behaviour62312.2010.71%
Public order53158.6620.45%
Robbery45135.6380.00%
Vehicle crime33115.1532.00%
Shoplifting3084.450.00%
Drugs2476.77-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson1661.42-20.00%
Burglary1540.9487.50%
Other crime938.38125.00%
Bicycle theft723.030.00%
Possession of weapons317.910.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 262 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 234 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2622159.790.00%
Other theft234670.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences93598.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour56237.990.00%
Public order44143.300.00%
Drugs33112.600.00%
Shoplifting3084.450.00%
Robbery2576.770.00%
Vehicle crime2563.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson2063.970.00%
Burglary851.180.00%
Bicycle theft720.470.00%
Other crime417.910.00%
Possession of weapons310.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 400 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202451
April 202464
January 202453
December 202371
November 202362
October 202356

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
April 20241
January 202411
December 20238
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20247
January 202415
December 20237
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 1355 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 135.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 296 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024149
August 202487
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024121
March 20241
January 2024202
December 2023262
November 2023296
October 2023234

A total of 239 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202426
July 20242
May 20241
April 202427
March 20241
January 202419
December 202335
November 202353
October 202344

A total of 262 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202429
April 202427
January 202443
December 202358
November 202345
October 202325

A total of 248 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202420
April 202452
January 202439
December 202333
November 202330
October 202330

A total of 2388 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 238.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 504 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024244
August 2024169
July 20243
May 202412
April 2024313
March 202420
January 2024413
December 2023504
November 2023448
October 2023262

A total of 171 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202416
April 202428
January 202416
December 202327
November 202333
October 202325

A total of 679 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 67.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 202489
July 20242
May 20243
April 202473
March 20241
January 202479
December 2023133
November 2023122
October 202393

A total of 198 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202432
April 202418
January 202428
December 202335
November 202324
October 202333

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 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
October 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total88
    Theft from the person43
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total80
    Theft from the person28
    Other theft18
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Drugs9
    Robbery6
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Burglary2
    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. 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. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. 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
  • 11. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 12. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Oxendon Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
  • 29. Carlton Gardens
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Duke Of York Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1