Crime in Pimlico North: statistics, rates and trends

2,861 crimes were recorded in Pimlico North in the 12 months to July 2026, 261.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 847 reports (30% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pimlico North has the 110th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Pimlico North was highest in the year to July 2019 (3,499 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,471). Over the whole period it fell 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pimlico North over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, theft from the person, other theft.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+70%). The largest falls were in drugs (-43%) and criminal damage and arson (-29%).

Anti-social behaviour in Pimlico North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pimlico North recorded 847 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (77.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 29.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Pimlico North

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pimlico North recorded 472 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Pimlico North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pimlico North recorded 450 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Pimlico North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pimlico North recorded 397 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Pimlico North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pimlico North recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Pimlico North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pimlico North recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Pimlico North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pimlico North recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Pimlico North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pimlico North recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Pimlico North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pimlico North recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Pimlico North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pimlico North recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Pimlico North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pimlico North recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Pimlico North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pimlico North recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Pimlico North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pimlico North recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Pimlico North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pimlico North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pimlico North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pimlico North.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Pimlico North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pimlico North over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Pimlico North has an estimated population of 10,953. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pimlico North sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Pimlico North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.