Crime Rates in SW1A
Crime statistics for SW1A from official Police UK data. See total crimes, category breakdown, and how SW1A compares.
How safe is Westminster (SW1A)?
SW1A covers the heart of Westminster, home to Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, and Whitehall. One of the most prestigious postcodes in the UK, properties here range from grand period apartments to converted government buildings.
Which types of crime are most reported in SW1A?
The checker above breaks SW1A down by offence category — burglary, violence, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and the rest — so you can see which offences actually drive the total rather than judging the area on one headline number.
How do I check crime rates for a specific street in SW1A?
Enter a full SW1A postcode into the checker above to see crimes recorded within about a mile over the last 12 months, taken directly from Police.uk.
SW1A at a glance
Around 4,615 crimes were recorded near SW1A (2026-07), most commonly other theft (1046).
- Recorded crimes
- 4,615
- Other Theft
- 1,046
- Theft From The Person
- 804
- Violent Crime
- 732
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 670
- Shoplifting
- 617
Approximate, for the SW1A area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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