SW1Y 4QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1Y 4QE

SW1Y 4QE, Westminster has recorded a total of 1372 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4337.08 per 1,000 population. This SW1Y 4QE 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 4QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1Y 4QE, encompassing approximately 316 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (485) incidents (54.95% increase)
  • Other theft: (270) incidents (81.21% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (165) incidents (12.24% increase)

SW1Y 4QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 225
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 134
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 88

SW1Y 4QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 485 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 270 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4854337.0854.95%
Other theft2701533.1581.21%
Violence and sexual offences165853.5112.24%
Robbery87521.5940.32%
Shoplifting75275.02141.94%
Anti-social behaviour73237.09-27.00%
Vehicle crime73230.76121.21%
Drugs48230.76-14.29%
Public order48151.7326.32%
Criminal damage and arson19151.73-13.64%
Burglary1460.067.69%
Bicycle theft1044.2625.00%
Other crime431.6133.33%
Possession of weapons112.64-80.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 313 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 149 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3133097.9110333.33%
Other theft149989.447350.00%
Violence and sexual offences147471.017250.00%
Anti-social behaviour100464.690.00%
Robbery62316.110.00%
Drugs56195.990.00%
Public order38177.021800.00%
Vehicle crime33120.120.00%
Shoplifting31104.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson2298.000.00%
Burglary1369.540.00%
Bicycle theft841.090.00%
Possession of weapons525.290.00%
Other crime315.810.00%

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 person328.45-78.57%
Violence and sexual offences29.48-33.33%
Other theft26.32100.00%
Public order26.32100.00%

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 person1463.22-97.99%
Violence and sexual offences344.26-97.78%
Other theft19.48-99.63%
Public order13.16-97.56%
Robbery13.16-98.31%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 696 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 270 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6964801.773380.00%
Other theft2702200.1526900.00%
Violence and sexual offences135853.5113400.00%
Anti-social behaviour98426.750.00%
Vehicle crime79309.790.00%
Shoplifting66249.730.00%
Robbery59208.630.00%
Public order41186.514000.00%
Drugs37129.610.00%
Burglary29116.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson591.670.00%
Bicycle theft315.810.00%
Other crime19.480.00%

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 person2072.710.00%
Other theft163.220.00%
Public order13.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13.16-99.76%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 794 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 416 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7945791.20-22.39%
Other theft4162509.94-30.08%
Violence and sexual offences1831315.03-21.12%
Robbery98578.49-18.33%
Anti-social behaviour78309.79-27.78%
Vehicle crime56246.57-26.32%
Shoplifting56177.021.82%
Drugs48177.02-29.41%
Public order37151.73-39.34%
Burglary31116.9682.35%
Criminal damage and arson2098.00-4.76%
Bicycle theft763.22-22.22%
Possession of weapons622.13-14.29%
Other crime218.970.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1023 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 595 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10237567.768.48%
Other theft5953233.84-0.67%
Violence and sexual offences2321880.8818.97%
Robbery120733.386.19%
Anti-social behaviour108379.34-1.82%
Vehicle crime76341.401.33%
Drugs68240.2574.36%
Public order61214.96-18.67%
Shoplifting55192.83-1.79%
Criminal damage and arson21173.86-16.00%
Burglary1766.38-45.16%
Bicycle theft953.740.00%
Possession of weapons728.4540.00%
Other crime222.13-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 943 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 599 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9437223.2058.49%
Other theft5992980.9516.09%
Violence and sexual offences1951893.524.28%
Robbery113616.4285.25%
Anti-social behaviour110357.2112.24%
Public order75347.7210.29%
Vehicle crime75237.090.00%
Shoplifting56237.090.00%
Drugs39177.02-33.90%
Burglary31123.2882.35%
Criminal damage and arson2598.00-7.41%
Other crime1079.0342.86%
Bicycle theft931.61-35.71%
Possession of weapons528.45-16.67%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 595 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 516 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5955645.7951.02%
Other theft5161880.8842.94%
Violence and sexual offences1871631.1524.67%
Anti-social behaviour98591.13-8.41%
Vehicle crime75309.794.17%
Public order68237.09126.67%
Robbery61214.96-35.11%
Drugs59192.830.00%
Shoplifting56186.51-5.08%
Criminal damage and arson27177.0212.50%
Burglary1785.35-45.16%
Bicycle theft1453.74-6.67%
Other crime744.26133.33%
Possession of weapons622.13-14.29%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 394 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 361 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3944444.560.00%
Other theft3611245.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences1501141.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour107474.170.00%
Robbery94338.240.00%
Vehicle crime72297.150.00%
Drugs59227.600.00%
Shoplifting59186.510.00%
Burglary31186.510.00%
Public order3098.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson2494.830.00%
Bicycle theft1575.870.00%
Possession of weapons747.420.00%
Other crime322.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 414 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202456
April 202437
January 202448
December 202368
November 202339
October 202359
September 202359

A total of 3181 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 265.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 599 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024270
August 2024149
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024270
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024416
December 2023595
November 2023599
October 2023516
September 2023361

A total of 402 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202438
July 20242
May 20241
April 202441
March 20241
January 202437
December 202361
November 202375
October 202368
September 202330

A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 20243
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 183 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 202429
January 202431
December 202317
November 202331
October 202317
September 202331

A total of 772 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 96.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 2024100
April 202498
January 202478
December 2023108
November 2023110
October 202398
September 2023107

A total of 539 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202433
April 202479
January 202456
December 202376
November 202375
October 202375
September 202372

A total of 1400 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 127.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024165
August 2024147
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024135
March 20241
January 2024183
December 2023232
November 2023195
October 2023187
September 2023150

A total of 163 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
April 20245
January 202420
December 202321
November 202325
October 202327
September 202324

A total of 5280 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 480.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1023 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024485
August 2024313
July 20243
May 202414
April 2024696
March 202420
January 2024794
December 20231023
November 2023943
October 2023595
September 2023394

A total of 695 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202462
May 20241
April 202459
January 202498
December 2023120
November 2023113
October 202361
September 202394

A total of 454 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202431
April 202466
January 202456
December 202355
November 202356
October 202356
September 202359

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 202310
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total225
    Theft from the person71
    Other theft52
    Violence and sexual offences42
    Robbery20
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Drugs10
    Shoplifting9
    Public order5
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total134
    Theft from the person62
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Other theft17
    Shoplifting10
    Robbery8
    Drugs4
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total88
    Vehicle crime49
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Leicester Square
    Total66
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
  • 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. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Old Compton Street
    Total33
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 10. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 17. Upper John Street
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 19. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 20. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Broadwick Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Vigo Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 28. 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
  • 29. Lisle Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1