SW1Y 5AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1Y 5AH

SW1Y 5AH, Westminster has recorded a total of 693 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2377.78 per 1,000 population. This SW1Y 5AH 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 5AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1Y 5AH, encompassing approximately 291 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1Y 5AH area, explore the SW1Y 5AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (194) incidents (26.80% increase)
  • Other theft: (137) incidents (77.92% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (113) incidents (4.63% increase)

SW1Y 5AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 134
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 101
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 59

SW1Y 5AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 194 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 137 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1942377.7826.80%
Other theft137665.6477.92%
Violence and sexual offences113470.074.63%
Anti-social behaviour67387.72-5.63%
Drugs37229.892.78%
Public order35126.95-16.67%
Robbery32120.0910.34%
Vehicle crime27109.80125.00%
Criminal damage and arson1392.64-27.78%
Shoplifting1344.600.00%
Burglary1044.6066.67%
Bicycle theft934.31125.00%
Possession of weapons330.8850.00%
Other crime310.29200.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1531962.612960.00%
Violence and sexual offences108524.962060.00%
Other theft77370.561440.00%
Anti-social behaviour71264.200.00%
Public order42243.61950.00%
Drugs36144.110.00%
Robbery29123.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson1899.50800.00%
Shoplifting1361.760.00%
Vehicle crime1244.600.00%
Burglary641.170.00%
Bicycle theft420.590.00%
Possession of weapons213.720.00%
Other crime16.860.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft572.050.00%
Theft from the person517.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences517.16400.00%
Public order417.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.43-83.33%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15116.66-93.75%
Public order651.47-81.82%
Violence and sexual offences620.59-93.68%
Other theft420.59-95.79%
Bicycle theft113.72-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson13.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.43-96.55%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 240 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2402223.37788.89%
Other theft95823.472275.00%
Violence and sexual offences95325.963066.67%
Anti-social behaviour67325.960.00%
Public order33229.89450.00%
Vehicle crime29113.230.00%
Robbery2699.502500.00%
Shoplifting2589.210.00%
Drugs2585.780.00%
Bicycle theft785.78250.00%
Burglary424.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.720.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person27150.97-89.85%
Public order692.64-83.78%
Other theft420.59-97.28%
Violence and sexual offences313.72-97.52%
Bicycle theft210.29-71.43%
Robbery16.86-97.22%
Other crime13.43-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 266 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 147 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2662580.21-24.43%
Other theft147912.68-24.23%
Violence and sexual offences121504.38-17.12%
Anti-social behaviour53415.17-29.33%
Public order37181.85-19.57%
Robbery36126.95-25.00%
Drugs29123.52-30.95%
Vehicle crime1799.50-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson1458.330.00%
Shoplifting1448.0427.27%
Bicycle theft748.040.00%
Possession of weapons524.0266.67%
Burglary417.16-50.00%
Other crime213.720.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 352 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 194 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3523328.2013.55%
Other theft1941207.764.86%
Violence and sexual offences146665.64-5.81%
Anti-social behaviour75500.95-5.06%
Robbery48257.3433.33%
Public order46164.69-48.89%
Drugs42157.8331.25%
Vehicle crime22144.11-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson1475.48-17.65%
Shoplifting1148.04-42.11%
Burglary837.7414.29%
Bicycle theft727.45-46.15%
Possession of weapons324.02-75.00%
Other crime210.29-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 310 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 185 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3103393.390.00%
Other theft1851063.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences155634.760.00%
Public order90531.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour79308.800.00%
Robbery36271.060.00%
Drugs32123.520.00%
Vehicle crime26109.800.00%
Shoplifting1989.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson1765.190.00%
Bicycle theft1358.330.00%
Possession of weapons1244.600.00%
Other crime841.170.00%
Burglary727.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 202312

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 202414
December 202314
November 202317

A total of 848 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 94.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 194 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024137
August 202477
July 20245
May 20244
April 202495
March 20244
January 2024147
December 2023194
November 2023185

A total of 299 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202442
July 20244
May 20246
April 202433
March 20246
January 202437
December 202346
November 202390

A total of 1562 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 173.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 352 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024194
August 2024153
July 20245
May 202415
April 2024240
March 202427
January 2024266
December 2023352
November 2023310

A total of 753 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 75.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024113
August 2024108
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 202495
March 20243
January 2024121
December 2023146
November 2023155

A total of 412 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 68.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202471
April 202467
January 202453
December 202375
November 202379

A total of 208 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202429
April 202426
March 20241
January 202436
December 202348
November 202336

A total of 201 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202436
April 202425
January 202429
December 202342
November 202332

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 202425
January 202414
December 202311
November 202319

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202412
May 20241
April 202429
January 202417
December 202322
November 202326

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 202313

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1Y 5AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total134
    Theft from the person41
    Other theft34
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Robbery9
    Drugs9
    Public order6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total101
    Theft from the person44
    Other theft18
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Leicester Square
    Total59
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order3
    Robbery3
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total33
    Vehicle crime13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. 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
  • 7. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. 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
  • 10. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 11. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Downing Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Coventry Street
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Horse Guards Avenue
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Cockspur Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 22. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Ormond Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Scotland Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Craven Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Oxendon Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
  • 28. Carlton Gardens
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Duke Of York Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Whitehall Court
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1