February 2026 Source: Police.uk
SW1A Crime Intelligence Report
SW1A recorded 752 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 3615.38 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 18.1% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 11.9% lower.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
752trending_down -18.1% vs last month
Crime Rate
3615.38per 1k
High Risk Active Postcodes
352
Within SW1A district
Westminster
208
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Nightclub Map | total: 66 Other theft: 24 Theft from the person: 22 | 66 |
| Theatre/Concert Hall Map | total: 62 Theft from the person: 26 Other theft: 10 | 62 |
| Corner House Street Map | total: 52 Shoplifting: 28 Anti-social behaviour: 6 | 52 |
| St James'S Market Map | total: 46 Theft from the person: 22 Other theft: 12 | 46 |
| Craig'S Court Map | total: 38 Other theft: 22 Anti-social behaviour: 6 | 38 |
| Coventry Street Map | total: 28 Theft from the person: 12 Other theft: 10 | 28 |
| Embankment Place Map | total: 26 Theft from the person: 10 Other theft: 6 | 26 |
| Downing Street Map | total: 26 Violence and sexual offences: 8 Vehicle crime: 6 | 26 |
| Whitehall Court Map | total: 24 Anti-social behaviour: 14 Drugs: 2 | 24 |
| Parking Area Map | total: 24 Theft from the person: 12 Anti-social behaviour: 8 | 24 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Theft from Person
188
25.0%
Other Theft
186
24.7%
Violence & Sexual Offences
104
13.8%
Anti-social Behaviour
90
12.0%
Shoplifting
40
5.3%
Public Order
32
4.3%
Drug Offences
28
3.7%
Robbery
26
3.5%
Vehicle Crime
16
2.1%
Burglary
14
1.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
10
1.3%
Weapons Possession
6
0.8%
Other Crime
6
0.8%
Bicycle Theft
6
0.8%
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Growth Analysis
Month-on-Monthtrending_down -18.1%
Year-on-Yeartrending_down -11.9%
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