Crime in Pimlico South: statistics, rates and trends
992 crimes were recorded in Pimlico South in the 12 months to August 2026, 104.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Pimlico South
- Questions about crime in Pimlico South
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (414), violence and sexual offences (218) and theft from the person (67) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,131st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Pimlico South | Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 992 | 86,028 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.5 | 409.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 9,496 | 209,996 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pimlico South peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,413 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (895). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 992 | 104.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,230 | 129.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 983 | 103.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,201 | 126.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,080 | 113.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,325 | 139.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,413 | 148.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 979 | 103.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 895 | 94.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 62 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pimlico South recorded notably more theft from the person (4.2 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (2.8 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (63% below) and criminal damage and arson (58% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 23 to 31, while criminal damage and arson fell from 56 to 27 and other theft fell from 87 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 414 | 43.6 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 218 | 23.0 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Theft from the person | 67 | 7.1 | 1.7 | -12% |
| Other theft | 57 | 6.0 | 6.4 | -34% |
| Public order | 43 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Burglary | 38 | 4.0 | 3.6 | -31% |
| Drugs | 31 | 3.3 | 3.3 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 3.2 | 8.5 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 3.1 | 5.0 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -52% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Pimlico South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pimlico South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pimlico North | 2,814 | 256.9 | +146% |
| Vincent Square | 2,514 | 242.3 | +132% |
| Knightsbridge & Belgravia | 4,109 | 345.1 | +230% |
| St James's | 20,108 | 1,755.9 | +1581% |
| West End | 25,082 | 2,201.9 | +2008% |
| Marylebone | 9,393 | 643.6 | +516% |
| Hyde Park | 2,455 | 265.8 | +154% |
| Lancaster Gate | 2,739 | 242.6 | +132% |
The 10 locations below account for 68% of the crime recorded in Pimlico South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Glasgow Terrace” (136).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Glasgow Terrace | 136 |
| On or near Gloucester Street | 111 |
| On or near Lupus Street | 88 |
| On or near Parking Area | 62 |
| On or near Paxton Terrace | 55 |
| On or near Churchill Gardens Road | 53 |
| On or near Claverton Street | 49 |
| On or near St George'S Square | 41 |
| On or near Balvaird Place | 38 |
| On or near Drummond Gate | 37 |
Of the 578 crimes in Pimlico South with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 414 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 262 | 45.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 144 | 24.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Pimlico South has an estimated population of 9,496 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (66%, against 23%), more social housing (38%, against 17%) and more private renting (38%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pimlico South average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Pimlico South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 53.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 66.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 23.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 38.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 38.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Pimlico South a safe place to live?
Pimlico South recorded 104.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,131st 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 anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Pimlico South?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 414 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (218).
Is crime in Pimlico South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pimlico South was down 19% on the year before: 992 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,230 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pimlico South?
About 9,496 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pimlico South?
Pimlico South 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.