Crime Rate in St James's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St James's

The total recorded crimes in St James's, Westminster, UK in July 2025 are around 10,681 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St James's crime rate of 54.56 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around St James's, encompassing approximately 195,776 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Theft from the person: (2752) incidents (-4.38% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2270) incidents (7.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1537) incidents (-1.54% decrease)
St James's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 390
  • Police Station with total crimes: 282
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 276

How safe is St James's?

To understand the safety of St James's, we need to analyze St James's crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Westminster:

    • In 2024, St James's reported a higher crime volume than the Westminster average, with 94,079 crimes compared to 13,172. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St James's witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Westminster.

    • In 2023, St James's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Westminster average, with 165,655 crimes compared to 20,560. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St James's witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Westminster.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Westminster, St James's has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

St James's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St James's has recorded 10,681 crimes with crime rate of 1.04 ranking 2th out of 17 in the Westminster, UK

In 2024, the total St James's crimes were 94,079. The crime rate of St James's in 2024 was 480.54 (year) or 40.05 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Westminster.

In 2023, the total crimes in St James's were around 165,655 crimes with yearly crime rate of 846.14 (year) or 70.51 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Westminster.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St James's)CrimesRank (St James's)CrimesRank (St James's)
West End11,923 1109,811 1149,761 2
Marylebone2,033 312,577 319,709 3
Vincent Square593 42,652 54,493 4
Knightsbridge & Belgravia409 52,813 43,431 7
Lancaster Gate261 82,056 74,035 5
Regent's Park319 61,878 83,975 6
Pimlico North280 72,093 63,098 8
Bayswater225 101,473 92,417 9
Hyde Park251 91,314 102,336 10
Church Street195 111,298 112,325 11
Harrow Road141 13806 131,579 12
Westbourne114 15870 121,351 14
Maida Vale177 12777 141,335 15
Queen's Park109 16742 151,398 13
Pimlico South116 14636 171,096 17
Little Venice101 17709 161,122 16
Abbey Road91 18506 18957 18

St James's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2752 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2270 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (2878 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2115 cases).

In May 2025, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (2754 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1998 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (3181 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2065 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (4581 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2444 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4846 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2375 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (5416 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2142 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6848 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2742 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (6955 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3202 cases).

In October 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (5143 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3400 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (3149 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2267 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (2192 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1548 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1476 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 200 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025116
June 2025115
May 2025179
April 202592
March 202591
February 2025103
January 2025101
December 202488
November 2024103
October 2024181
September 2024200
August 2024107

A total of 50695 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4224.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6955 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252752
June 20252878
May 20252754
April 20253181
March 20254581
February 20254846
January 20255416
December 20246848
November 20246955
October 20245143
September 20243149
August 20242192

A total of 28225 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2352.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3400 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252270
June 20252115
May 20251998
April 20252065
March 20252444
February 20252375
January 20252142
December 20242742
November 20243202
October 20243400
September 20242267
August 20241205

A total of 17809 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1484.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1687 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251537
June 20251561
May 20251680
April 20251265
March 20251342
February 20251014
January 20251459
December 20241687
November 20241492
October 20241659
September 20241565
August 20241548

A total of 14425 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1202.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1603 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251181
June 20251067
May 20251076
April 20251049
March 20251267
February 2025970
January 20251115
December 20241523
November 20241603
October 20241256
September 20241051
August 20241267

A total of 2170 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 180.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 295 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025152
June 2025216
May 2025295
April 2025253
March 2025225
February 202596
January 2025123
December 2024218
November 2024174
October 2024157
September 2024144
August 2024117

A total of 5378 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 448.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 564 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025539
June 2025430
May 2025482
April 2025342
March 2025272
February 2025286
January 2025384
December 2024461
November 2024512
October 2024543
September 2024563
August 2024564

A total of 8280 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 690.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 955 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025955
June 2025837
May 2025794
April 2025713
March 2025770
February 2025659
January 2025593
December 2024744
November 2024691
October 2024585
September 2024525
August 2024414

A total of 2608 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 217.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 281 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025163
June 2025209
May 202528
April 2025281
March 2025254
February 2025179
January 2025260
December 2024206
November 2024249
October 2024272
September 2024250
August 2024257

A total of 5110 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 425.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 600 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025370
June 2025359
May 2025303
April 2025388
March 2025378
February 2025411
January 2025419
December 2024548
November 2024600
October 2024559
September 2024413
August 2024362

A total of 3344 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 278.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 428 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025168
June 202575
May 2025269
April 2025391
March 2025340
February 2025428
January 2025280
December 2024308
November 2024360
October 2024260
September 2024317
August 2024148

A total of 344 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202589
June 202516
May 202522
April 20257
March 202527
February 202514
January 202521
December 202420
November 202414
October 202438
September 202443
August 202433

A total of 3146 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 262.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 327 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025327
June 2025269
May 2025196
April 2025238
March 2025171
February 2025255
January 2025286
December 2024248
November 2024276
October 2024280
September 2024291
August 2024309

A total of 557 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202562
June 202530
May 202546
April 202555
March 202550
February 202544
January 202564
December 202439
November 202442
October 202443
September 202437
August 202445

High Crime Locations St James's in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St James's postcode area is presented below.

1. Leicester Square (Map)
Total390
Theft from the person114
Anti-social behaviour78
Other theft66
Violence and sexual offences54
Robbery42
Drugs24
Possession of weapons6
Public order6
2. Police Station (Map)
Total282
Violence and sexual offences156
Public order30
Criminal damage and arson24
Other theft24
Theft from the person18
Drugs12
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime6
Shoplifting6
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total276
Violence and sexual offences96
Other theft60
Theft from the person60
Robbery18
Anti-social behaviour12
Drugs12
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
4. William Iv Street (Map)
Total252
Other theft66
Anti-social behaviour60
Violence and sexual offences60
Public order24
Drugs18
Theft from the person12
Bicycle theft6
Possession of weapons6
5. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total228
Theft from the person90
Shoplifting48
Violence and sexual offences24
Drugs18
Robbery18
Other theft12
Burglary6
Public order6
Vehicle crime6
6. Buckingham Mews (Map)
Total222
Theft from the person162
Other theft30
Possession of weapons18
Violence and sexual offences12
7. Strand (Map)
Total200
Anti-social behaviour70
Other theft50
Public order30
Theft from the person30
Other crime10
Violence and sexual offences10
8. Corner House Street (Map)
Total192
Theft from the person78
Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour18
Other theft18
Robbery18
Shoplifting18
Drugs6
Public order6
9. B402 (Map)
Total190
Shoplifting60
Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour20
Burglary20
Other theft20
Vehicle crime20
Robbery10
Theft from the person10
10. Surrey Street (Map)
Total170
Theft from the person90
Other theft30
Anti-social behaviour20
Bicycle theft20
Burglary10

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