Crime in Pimlico North: statistics, rates and trends
2,814 crimes were recorded in Pimlico North in the 12 months to August 2026, 256.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Pimlico North at a glance
- Crime trends in Pimlico North
- Types of crime in Pimlico North
- Pimlico North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pimlico North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pimlico North
- Demographics of Pimlico North
- Questions about crime in Pimlico North
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (831), theft from the person (463) and violence and sexual offences (453) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 113th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Pimlico North | Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,814 | 86,028 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 256.9 | 409.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 10,953 | 209,996 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pimlico North peaked in the year to August 2019 (3,533 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (2,449). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,814 | 256.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,200 | 292.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,868 | 261.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,600 | 237.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,591 | 236.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,449 | 223.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,052 | 278.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,533 | 322.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,869 | 261.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 249 |
| July 2026 | 250 |
| June 2026 | 215 |
| May 2026 | 206 |
| April 2026 | 173 |
| March 2026 | 192 |
| February 2026 | 212 |
| January 2026 | 225 |
| December 2025 | 243 |
| November 2025 | 270 |
| October 2025 | 280 |
| September 2025 | 299 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pimlico North recorded notably more theft from the person (25.1 times the national rate), robbery (6.2 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (5.6 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (21% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 83 to 106 and bicycle theft rose from 42 to 51, while vehicle crime fell from 79 to 43 and drugs fell from 74 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 831 | 75.9 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Theft from the person | 463 | 42.3 | 1.7 | -16% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 453 | 41.4 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Other theft | 393 | 35.9 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Public order | 160 | 14.6 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 106 | 9.7 | 8.5 | +28% |
| Burglary | 92 | 8.4 | 3.6 | -22% |
| Robbery | 92 | 8.4 | 1.4 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Bicycle theft | 51 | 4.7 | 0.8 | +21% |
| Drugs | 43 | 3.9 | 3.3 | -42% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 3.9 | 5.0 | -46% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pimlico North; the highest is West End, Westminster (2,201.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Pimlico South (104.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pimlico North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pimlico South | 992 | 104.5 | -59% |
| Vincent Square | 2,514 | 242.3 | -6% |
| Knightsbridge & Belgravia | 4,109 | 345.1 | +34% |
| St James's | 20,108 | 1,755.9 | +583% |
| West End | 25,082 | 2,201.9 | +757% |
| Marylebone | 9,393 | 643.6 | +151% |
| Hyde Park | 2,455 | 265.8 | +3% |
| Lancaster Gate | 2,739 | 242.6 | -6% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Pimlico North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Terminus Place” (449).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Terminus Place | 449 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 183 |
| On or near Eccleston Place | 148 |
| On or near Phipps Mews | 121 |
| On or near Parking Area | 108 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 108 |
| On or near Supermarket | 105 |
| On or near Upper Tachbrook Street | 97 |
| On or near Moreton Street | 92 |
| On or near Gillingham Row | 90 |
Of the 1,983 crimes in Pimlico North with a recorded outcome, 58% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 831 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,151 | 58.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 351 | 17.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 257 | 13.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 120 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Pimlico North has an estimated population of 10,953 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (68%, against 23%), more social housing (34%, against 17%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (61%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pimlico North average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Pimlico North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 60.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 67.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 29.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pimlico North a safe place to live?
Pimlico North recorded 256.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 113th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Pimlico North?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 831 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by theft from the person (463).
Is crime in Pimlico North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pimlico North was down 12% on the year before: 2,814 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,200 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pimlico North?
About 10,953 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pimlico North?
Pimlico North is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.