SW1Y 4PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1Y 4PE

SW1Y 4PE, Westminster has recorded a total of 1134 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3210.50 per 1,000 population. This SW1Y 4PE 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 4PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1Y 4PE, encompassing approximately 353 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (407) incidents (55.94% increase)
  • Other theft: (226) incidents (75.19% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (139) incidents (3.73% increase)

SW1Y 4PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 182
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 136
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 59

SW1Y 4PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 407 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 226 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4073210.5055.94%
Other theft2261152.2775.19%
Violence and sexual offences139639.843.73%
Robbery67393.5326.42%
Anti-social behaviour65189.69-19.75%
Shoplifting60184.02172.73%
Public order45169.8712.50%
Drugs43127.40-18.87%
Vehicle crime40121.7473.91%
Criminal damage and arson15113.25-16.67%
Burglary1242.4720.00%
Bicycle theft1033.9766.67%
Other crime428.3133.33%
Possession of weapons111.32-80.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 261 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 134 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2612372.498600.00%
Violence and sexual offences134738.936600.00%
Other theft129379.376350.00%
Anti-social behaviour81365.220.00%
Drugs53229.320.00%
Robbery53150.050.00%
Public order40150.051900.00%
Vehicle crime23113.250.00%
Shoplifting2265.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson1862.280.00%
Burglary1050.960.00%
Bicycle theft628.310.00%
Possession of weapons516.990.00%
Other crime314.160.00%

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 person325.48-78.57%
Violence and sexual offences28.49-33.33%
Other theft25.66100.00%
Public order25.66100.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1456.62-97.54%
Violence and sexual offences339.64-97.39%
Other theft18.49-99.51%
Public order12.83-97.56%
Robbery12.83-98.04%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 570 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 206 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5703462.472750.00%
Other theft2061613.7420500.00%
Violence and sexual offences115583.2111400.00%
Anti-social behaviour91325.580.00%
Shoplifting55257.630.00%
Robbery51155.710.00%
Public order41144.394000.00%
Vehicle crime39116.080.00%
Drugs31110.410.00%
Burglary1587.770.00%
Bicycle theft542.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson414.160.00%

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 person2065.12-96.98%
Other theft156.62-99.70%
Public order12.83-97.22%
Violence and sexual offences12.83-99.38%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 663 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 333 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6634311.81-19.73%
Other theft3331877.04-26.16%
Violence and sexual offences161942.77-24.41%
Robbery81455.81-19.80%
Anti-social behaviour70229.32-22.22%
Drugs43198.18-24.56%
Shoplifting43121.7413.16%
Public order36121.74-38.98%
Vehicle crime36101.92-37.93%
Burglary27101.92107.69%
Criminal damage and arson1676.4423.08%
Bicycle theft645.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons616.990.00%
Other crime216.990.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 826 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 451 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8265481.0713.31%
Other theft4512338.51-6.43%
Violence and sexual offences2131276.8421.02%
Robbery101603.036.32%
Anti-social behaviour90285.943.45%
Public order59254.80-22.37%
Vehicle crime58167.0438.10%
Drugs57164.2158.33%
Shoplifting38161.37-2.56%
Burglary13107.58-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson1336.80-40.91%
Bicycle theft936.80-10.00%
Possession of weapons625.480.00%
Other crime216.99-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 729 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 482 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7295189.4651.88%
Other theft4822063.8913.95%
Violence and sexual offences1761364.607.98%
Robbery95498.2893.88%
Anti-social behaviour87268.967.41%
Public order76246.3110.14%
Vehicle crime42215.172.44%
Shoplifting39118.91-7.14%
Drugs36110.41-32.08%
Burglary23101.9276.92%
Criminal damage and arson2265.12-21.43%
Bicycle theft1062.28-16.67%
Other crime1028.3142.86%
Possession of weapons628.310.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 480 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 423 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4804153.270.00%
Other theft4231358.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences1631197.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour81461.470.00%
Public order69229.320.00%
Drugs53195.350.00%
Robbery49150.050.00%
Shoplifting42138.730.00%
Vehicle crime41118.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson28116.080.00%
Burglary1379.270.00%
Bicycle theft1236.800.00%
Other crime733.970.00%
Possession of weapons619.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 316 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202453
April 202431
January 202443
December 202357
November 202336
October 202353

A total of 2254 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 225.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 482 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024226
August 2024129
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024206
March 20241
January 2024333
December 2023451
November 2023482
October 2023423

A total of 370 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202440
July 20242
May 20241
April 202441
March 20241
January 202436
December 202359
November 202376
October 202369

A total of 565 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 80.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202481
April 202491
January 202470
December 202390
November 202387
October 202381

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
April 20244
January 202416
December 202313
November 202322
October 202328

A total of 113 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 202415
January 202427
December 202313
November 202323
October 202313

A total of 498 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 62.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202453
May 20241
April 202451
January 202481
December 2023101
November 202395
October 202349

A total of 299 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202422
April 202455
January 202443
December 202338
November 202339
October 202342

A total of 3973 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 397.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 826 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024407
August 2024261
July 20243
May 202414
April 2024570
March 202420
January 2024663
December 2023826
November 2023729
October 2023480

A total of 279 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202423
April 202439
January 202436
December 202358
November 202342
October 202341

A total of 1107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 110.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 213 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024139
August 2024134
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024115
March 20241
January 2024161
December 2023213
November 2023176
October 2023163

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1Y 4PE 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
    Total136
    Theft from the person62
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Other theft17
    Shoplifting10
    Robbery8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs4
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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
    Total41
    Vehicle crime19
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 9. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. 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
  • 14. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 17. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 18. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 25. 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
  • 26. Lisle Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Smith'S Court
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 29. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1