SW1Y 5ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1Y 5ED

SW1Y 5ED, Westminster has recorded a total of 747 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2076.20 per 1,000 population. This SW1Y 5ED 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 5ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1Y 5ED, encompassing approximately 359 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (232) incidents (42.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (143) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (114) incidents (4.59% increase)

SW1Y 5ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 109
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 97
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 59

SW1Y 5ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 232 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 143 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2322076.2042.33%
Other theft143644.8257.14%
Violence and sexual offences114397.454.59%
Anti-social behaviour62316.85-10.14%
Robbery38172.3218.75%
Drugs37105.625.71%
Public order34102.84-8.11%
Vehicle crime2894.5075.00%
Shoplifting1977.8218.75%
Criminal damage and arson1452.81-30.00%
Burglary1138.9157.14%
Bicycle theft1030.5766.67%
Other crime327.79200.00%
Possession of weapons28.34-33.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 109 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1631681.533160.00%
Violence and sexual offences109453.042080.00%
Other theft91302.951720.00%
Anti-social behaviour69252.920.00%
Public order37191.78825.00%
Drugs35102.840.00%
Robbery3297.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson2088.94900.00%
Vehicle crime1655.590.00%
Shoplifting1644.470.00%
Burglary744.470.00%
Bicycle theft619.460.00%
Possession of weapons316.680.00%
Other crime18.340.00%

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 theft558.3725.00%
Theft from the person513.90-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences513.90-16.67%
Public order413.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson211.12100.00%

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 person1594.50-94.85%
Public order641.69-81.25%
Violence and sexual offences616.68-93.68%
Other theft416.68-96.23%
Bicycle theft111.12-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson12.780.00%
Vehicle crime12.78-96.55%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 291 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2912020.61977.78%
Other theft106808.802550.00%
Violence and sexual offences95294.613066.67%
Anti-social behaviour69264.040.00%
Shoplifting41191.780.00%
Public order32113.95433.33%
Vehicle crime2988.940.00%
Robbery2780.602600.00%
Drugs2275.040.00%
Bicycle theft761.15250.00%
Burglary719.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson119.460.00%

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 person27122.29-91.92%
Public order675.04-85.00%
Other theft416.68-97.87%
Violence and sexual offences311.12-97.52%
Bicycle theft28.34-75.00%
Robbery15.56-97.67%
Other crime12.78-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 334 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 188 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3342487.55-27.39%
Other theft188928.31-18.97%
Violence and sexual offences121522.52-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour60336.31-36.84%
Robbery43166.76-27.12%
Public order40119.51-16.67%
Drugs32111.18-23.81%
Shoplifting2188.9416.67%
Vehicle crime1758.37-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson1447.2527.27%
Burglary938.9128.57%
Bicycle theft825.0133.33%
Possession of weapons622.2450.00%
Other crime216.68100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 460 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 232 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4603221.3015.00%
Other theft2321278.52-7.57%
Violence and sexual offences154644.827.69%
Anti-social behaviour95428.0215.85%
Robbery59264.0437.21%
Public order48163.98-41.46%
Drugs42133.4144.83%
Vehicle crime22116.73-26.67%
Shoplifting1861.15-37.93%
Criminal damage and arson1150.03-31.25%
Burglary730.57-30.00%
Bicycle theft619.46-57.14%
Possession of weapons416.68-20.00%
Other crime111.12-88.89%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 400 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 251 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4003176.8358.10%
Other theft2511111.7512.56%
Violence and sexual offences143697.6231.19%
Anti-social behaviour82397.4528.12%
Public order82227.9136.67%
Robbery43227.9179.17%
Vehicle crime30119.5130.43%
Drugs2983.38-23.68%
Shoplifting2980.6038.10%
Criminal damage and arson1680.60-44.83%
Bicycle theft1444.477.69%
Burglary1038.9111.11%
Other crime927.79200.00%
Possession of weapons525.01-28.57%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 253 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 223 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2532434.740.00%
Other theft223703.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences109619.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour64302.950.00%
Public order60177.880.00%
Drugs38166.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson29105.620.00%
Robbery2480.600.00%
Vehicle crime2366.710.00%
Shoplifting2163.930.00%
Bicycle theft1358.370.00%
Burglary936.130.00%
Possession of weapons725.010.00%
Other crime319.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 501 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 71.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202469
April 202469
January 202460
December 202395
November 202382
October 202364

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 202414
December 202311
November 202316
October 202329

A total of 1247 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 124.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 251 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024143
August 202491
July 20245
May 20244
April 2024106
March 20244
January 2024188
December 2023232
November 2023251
October 2023223

A total of 2180 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 218.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 460 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024232
August 2024163
July 20245
May 202415
April 2024291
March 202427
January 2024334
December 2023460
November 2023400
October 2023253

A total of 859 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 85.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024114
August 2024109
July 20245
May 20246
April 202495
March 20243
January 2024121
December 2023154
November 2023143
October 2023109

A total of 235 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202435
April 202422
January 202432
December 202342
November 202329
October 202338

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20247
January 20249
December 20237
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 349 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202437
July 20244
May 20246
April 202432
March 20246
January 202440
December 202348
November 202382
October 202360

A total of 267 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202432
April 202427
March 20241
January 202443
December 202359
November 202343
October 202324

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
April 202441
January 202421
December 202318
November 202329
October 202321

A total of 166 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202416
May 20241
April 202429
January 202417
December 202322
November 202330
October 202323

A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 20248
December 20236
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20239
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total109
    Theft from the person46
    Other theft18
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Robbery6
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total97
    Other theft27
    Theft from the person26
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Drugs10
    Robbery6
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    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. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. 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
  • 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. 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
  • 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. 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
  • 12. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 16. Lisle Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Charles Ii Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. St Martin'S Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Cockspur Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 25. Babmaes Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other 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. Scotland Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Oxendon Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
  • 30. Carlton Gardens
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1