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

Overview of Crime in SW1Y 4PD

ST JAMES'S SQUARE, SW1Y 4PD, Westminster has recorded a total of 804 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2086.61 per 1,000 population. This SW1Y 4PD 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 4PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1Y 4PD, encompassing approximately 385 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (290) incidents (51.83% increase)
  • Other theft: (159) incidents (65.62% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (92) incidents (-10.68% decrease)

SW1Y 4PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 94
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 83
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 59

ST JAMES'S SQUARE, SW1Y 4PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 290 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 159 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2902086.6151.83%
Other theft159752.6365.62%
Violence and sexual offences92412.65-10.68%
Shoplifting49238.77133.33%
Anti-social behaviour47127.17-14.55%
Robbery42121.9810.53%
Vehicle crime34109.0088.89%
Drugs3288.24-17.95%
Public order3183.0514.81%
Criminal damage and arson980.45-50.00%
Burglary923.360.00%
Bicycle theft623.3650.00%
Other crime415.57300.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 191 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1911616.866266.67%
Violence and sexual offences103495.705050.00%
Other theft96267.314700.00%
Anti-social behaviour55249.150.00%
Drugs39142.740.00%
Robbery38101.220.00%
Public order2798.62800.00%
Shoplifting2170.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson1854.500.00%
Vehicle crime1846.720.00%
Burglary946.720.00%
Bicycle theft423.360.00%
Possession of weapons310.380.00%
Other crime17.790.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person325.95-75.00%
Public order37.79200.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.79-33.33%
Other theft25.19100.00%

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 person1244.12-96.99%
Violence and sexual offences331.14-96.39%
Other theft17.79-99.32%
Public order12.60-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 399 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 146 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3992302.021895.00%
Other theft1461035.5214500.00%
Violence and sexual offences83378.918200.00%
Anti-social behaviour71215.410.00%
Shoplifting55184.270.00%
Vehicle crime39142.740.00%
Robbery32101.220.00%
Public order2683.052500.00%
Drugs1967.480.00%
Burglary1349.310.00%
Bicycle theft333.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.790.00%

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 person2059.69-95.69%
Other theft151.91-99.57%
Public order12.60-96.15%
Violence and sexual offences12.60-98.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 464 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 230 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4642818.48-22.15%
Other theft2301204.21-25.57%
Violence and sexual offences93596.91-35.86%
Robbery59241.36-13.24%
Anti-social behaviour56153.12-28.21%
Shoplifting47145.349.30%
Drugs35121.98-12.50%
Vehicle crime3290.83-33.33%
Public order2683.05-18.75%
Burglary2167.48110.00%
Criminal damage and arson1454.5027.27%
Bicycle theft536.33-28.57%
Possession of weapons212.980.00%
Other crime25.190.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 596 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 309 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5963610.0417.79%
Other theft3091546.79-10.17%
Violence and sexual offences145801.9411.54%
Anti-social behaviour78376.3218.18%
Robbery68202.4311.48%
Vehicle crime48176.4817.07%
Shoplifting43124.5730.30%
Drugs40111.6042.86%
Public order32103.81-41.82%
Criminal damage and arson1183.05-38.89%
Burglary1028.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft725.95-12.50%
Possession of weapons218.17100.00%
Other crime25.19-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 506 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 344 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5063428.3763.23%
Other theft3441313.2125.55%
Violence and sexual offences130892.7818.18%
Anti-social behaviour66337.390.00%
Robbery61171.2990.62%
Public order55158.3117.02%
Vehicle crime41142.740.00%
Shoplifting33106.413.12%
Drugs2885.64-20.00%
Burglary2072.67150.00%
Criminal damage and arson1851.910.00%
Other crime1046.72150.00%
Bicycle theft825.95-20.00%
Possession of weapons120.76-66.67%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 310 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 274 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3102569.330.00%
Other theft274804.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences110711.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour66285.480.00%
Public order47171.290.00%
Vehicle crime41121.980.00%
Drugs35106.410.00%
Robbery3290.830.00%
Shoplifting3283.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson1883.050.00%
Bicycle theft1046.720.00%
Burglary825.950.00%
Other crime420.760.00%
Possession of weapons310.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 439 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 62.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202455
April 202471
January 202456
December 202378
November 202366
October 202366

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
April 20241
January 202414
December 202311
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 228 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202439
April 202419
January 202435
December 202340
November 202328
October 202335

A total of 1562 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 156.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 344 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024159
August 202496
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024146
March 20241
January 2024230
December 2023309
November 2023344
October 2023274

A total of 253 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202418
April 202439
January 202432
December 202348
November 202341
October 202341

A total of 762 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 76.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202492
August 2024103
July 20242
May 20243
April 202483
March 20241
January 202493
December 2023145
November 2023130
October 2023110

A total of 249 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202427
July 20243
May 20241
April 202426
March 20241
January 202426
December 202332
November 202355
October 202347

A total of 332 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202438
April 202432
January 202459
December 202368
November 202361
October 202332

A total of 2791 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 279.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 596 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024290
August 2024191
July 20243
May 202412
April 2024399
March 202420
January 2024464
December 2023596
November 2023506
October 2023310

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202413
January 202421
December 202310
November 202320
October 20238

A total of 280 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202421
April 202455
January 202447
December 202343
November 202333
October 202332

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total94
    Theft from the person49
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total83
    Theft from the person28
    Other theft20
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Drugs9
    Robbery6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary2
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total47
    Vehicle crime19
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    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. 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. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 12. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    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. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 17. 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
  • 18. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Old Bond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Archer Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 25. Lower James Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Winnett Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Cockspur Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 28. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Sherwood Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Brewer Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2