Crime in Pimlico South: statistics, rates and trends
1,038 crimes were recorded in Pimlico South in the 12 months to July 2026, 109.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Pimlico South at a glance
- Crime trends in Pimlico South
- Types of crime in Pimlico South
- Pimlico South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pimlico South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pimlico South
- Population and deprivation in Pimlico South
- Questions about crime in Pimlico South
- About this data
1,038 crimes were recorded in Pimlico South in the 12 months to July 2026, 109.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 419 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pimlico South has the 1,023rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pimlico South | Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,038 | 87,349 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.3 | 416.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 9,496 | 209,996 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pimlico South was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,379 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (898). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,038 | 109.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,192 | 125.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,009 | 106.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,185 | 124.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,073 | 113.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,379 | 145.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,373 | 144.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 976 | 102.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 898 | 94.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 81 |
| June 2026 | 81 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 69 |
| March 2026 | 83 |
| February 2026 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 82 |
| November 2025 | 94 |
| October 2025 | 111 |
| September 2025 | 115 |
| August 2025 | 108 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pimlico South 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, robbery.
The largest increases were in drugs (+65%) and shoplifting (+23%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-43%) and burglary (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 419 | 44.1 | 2.88 | -20% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 225 | 23.7 | 0.69 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 69 | 7.3 | 4.30 | -5% |
| Other theft | 61 | 6.4 | 1.00 | -25% |
| Public order | 53 | 5.6 | 0.84 | +13% |
| Burglary | 37 | 3.9 | 1.10 | -34% |
| Drugs | 33 | 3.5 | 1.06 | +65% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 3.4 | 0.41 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 3.4 | 0.68 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 3.3 | 0.48 | -43% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.8 | 1.33 | -26% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.6 | 1.92 | -12% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.9 | 0.45 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.54 | +25% |
Anti-social behaviour in Pimlico South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pimlico South recorded 419 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 40.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Pimlico South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pimlico South recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 21.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pimlico South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pimlico South recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pimlico South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pimlico South recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pimlico South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pimlico South recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pimlico South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pimlico South recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pimlico South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pimlico South recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pimlico South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pimlico South recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pimlico South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pimlico South recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pimlico South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pimlico South recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pimlico South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pimlico South recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pimlico South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pimlico South recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pimlico South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pimlico South recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pimlico South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pimlico South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pimlico South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pimlico South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pimlico South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pimlico North | 2,861 | 261.2 | +139% |
| Vincent Square | 2,580 | 248.6 | +127% |
| Knightsbridge & Belgravia | 4,173 | 350.5 | +221% |
| St James's | 20,455 | 1,786.2 | +1534% |
| West End | 25,568 | 2,244.6 | +1953% |
| Marylebone | 9,442 | 647.0 | +492% |
| Hyde Park | 2,490 | 269.6 | +147% |
| Lancaster Gate | 2,751 | 243.7 | +123% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Glasgow Terrace | 145 |
| On or near Gloucester Street | 109 |
| On or near Lupus Street | 93 |
| On or near Parking Area | 64 |
| On or near Churchill Gardens Road | 57 |
| On or near Paxton Terrace | 57 |
| On or near Claverton Street | 55 |
| On or near Grosvenor Road | 42 |
| On or near St George'S Square | 42 |
| On or near Balvaird Place | 40 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pimlico South 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 419 | 40.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 285 | 27.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 152 | 14.6% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 8.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Pimlico South has an estimated population of 9,496. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pimlico South sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pimlico South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 72.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 23.4% |
| Social rented homes | 38.2% |
| Private rented homes | 38.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.1% |
Is Pimlico South a safe place to live?
Pimlico South recorded 109.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Pimlico South?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 419 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (225).
Is crime in Pimlico South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pimlico South was down 13% on the year before: 1,038 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,192 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pimlico South?
Pimlico South is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.