Crime in St James's, Westminster
Comprehensive safety analysis for St James's, localized within Westminster.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub Map | Violence and sexual offences: 34Other theft: 28Public order: 15 | 77 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall Map | Theft from the person: 26Shoplifting: 23Violence and sexual offences: 19 | 68 |
| On or near Police Station Map | Violence and sexual offences: 21Shoplifting: 18Public order: 14 | 60 |
| On or near Bridge Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 19Other theft: 14Theft from the person: 11 | 49 |
| On or near Nightclub Map | Theft from the person: 41 | 41 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall Map | Other theft: 31Robbery: 8 | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Theft from the person: 14Anti-social behaviour: 13 | 27 |
| On or near Caxton Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 23 | 23 |
| On or near Leicester Square Map | Theft from the person: 14Drugs: 6Possession of weapons: 3 | 23 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall Map | Anti-social behaviour: 16 | 16 |
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Drug related violence amongst homeless community - Centred on Cathederal Piazza and environs.
Aim is to reduce drug related crime. Officers will target the areas during their regular patrols, Stop and search individuals where applicable.
The above is the main area of complaint for the ward and significantly impacts community confidence
Actions from Police and community parties are ongoing under Operation Lerici
Issued: 3 Jun 2026
Status Update
Additional Patrols and liaison with charities providing assistance to homeless people.
Additional police resources being obtained.
Actioned: 3 Jun 2026
Homeless Related ASB.
Targeting ASB committed by homeless community across Vincent Square Ward. Police to use Community Protection Notices and other legislation in partnership with Westminster Council.
Issued: 3 Jun 2026
Status Update
S - To target ASB perpetrated by street population, especially around hotspots such as Westminster Cathedral & Environs.
M - Measured by number of Community Protection Notices issued, as well as anecdotal evidence from officers and the community.
A - Achieved through enhanced patrols in hotspots, as well as joint patrols with Westminster City Council ASB officers
R – This has been highlighted by residents as the key issue affecting the ward at present, leading to a sense of the area at times feeling unsafe
T – To be monitored at the quarterly ward panel meeting
Actioned: 3 Jun 2026
Retail offences (theft from shop and assault on retail staff).
The majority of offences are committed along Victoria Street and often by the homeless community stealing items such as food or other items which can be sold for profit.
Issued: 3 Jun 2026
Status Update
Enhanced patrols around Victoria street and education of stores regarding crime prevention. Encouraging stores to report shoplifting and not take a passive stance where offences are committed.
Actioned: 3 Jun 2026
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