VICTORIA STREET, SW1E 6SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1E 6SQ

VICTORIA STREET, SW1E 6SQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 391 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 376.52 per 1,000 population. This SW1E 6SQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1E postcode area, which has experienced 105 crimes and a crime rate of 60.73 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1E 6SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1E 6SQ, encompassing approximately 1038 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (96) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (74) incidents (60.87% increase)
  • Other theft: (66) incidents (69.23% increase)

SW1E 6SQ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Terminus Place with total crimes: 45
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 42
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 35

VICTORIA STREET, SW1E 6SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96376.52-11.11%
Theft from the person7492.4560.87%
Other theft6671.2669.23%
Violence and sexual offences5563.565.77%
Shoplifting3552.96169.23%
Public order2133.70-27.59%
Criminal damage and arson1120.22-21.43%
Drugs810.5933.33%
Bicycle theft67.700.00%
Burglary65.780.00%
Vehicle crime45.78300.00%
Possession of weapons43.8533.33%
Robbery33.85-40.00%
Other crime22.89-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108313.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences52104.001200.00%
Theft from the person4650.071433.33%
Other theft3944.301200.00%
Public order2937.56866.67%
Criminal damage and arson1427.930.00%
Shoplifting1313.481200.00%
Burglary612.520.00%
Drugs65.78500.00%
Robbery55.78400.00%
Other crime44.810.00%
Possession of weapons33.85200.00%
Vehicle crime12.890.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.37-33.33%
Other theft33.85-57.14%
Public order32.89-50.00%
Theft from the person32.89-82.35%
Drugs12.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1737.56-81.91%
Other theft716.37-89.06%
Public order66.74-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences65.78-86.67%
Criminal damage and arson15.78-66.67%
Shoplifting10.96-95.65%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-98.72%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person94336.08327.27%
Anti-social behaviour7890.520.00%
Other theft6475.111500.00%
Violence and sexual offences4561.63309.09%
Shoplifting2343.330.00%
Burglary1122.150.00%
Public order1110.59120.00%
Drugs610.59500.00%
Possession of weapons35.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.890.00%
Vehicle crime32.890.00%
Other crime32.890.00%
Robbery32.890.00%
Bicycle theft22.890.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2241.41-80.36%
Violence and sexual offences1121.19-84.06%
Public order510.59-82.14%
Other theft44.81-96.04%
Drugs13.85-90.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person112436.220.00%
Other theft101107.857.45%
Violence and sexual offences6997.262.99%
Anti-social behaviour5866.441.75%
Shoplifting3255.85-13.51%
Public order2830.8227.27%
Criminal damage and arson1426.967.69%
Drugs1013.48-44.44%
Vehicle crime99.630.00%
Robbery88.6714.29%
Burglary67.70-45.45%
Bicycle theft45.7833.33%
Other crime13.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person112435.26-15.79%
Other theft94107.85-14.55%
Violence and sexual offences6790.52-4.29%
Anti-social behaviour5764.52-32.94%
Shoplifting3754.8923.33%
Public order2235.63-26.67%
Drugs1821.1980.00%
Criminal damage and arson1317.338.33%
Burglary1112.5283.33%
Vehicle crime910.5912.50%
Robbery78.67-12.50%
Bicycle theft36.740.00%
Possession of weapons12.89-75.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person133491.1164.20%
Other theft110128.0717.02%
Anti-social behaviour85105.932.41%
Violence and sexual offences7081.8520.69%
Shoplifting3067.41-23.08%
Public order3028.8911.11%
Criminal damage and arson1228.8933.33%
Drugs1011.56233.33%
Robbery89.6314.29%
Vehicle crime87.70166.67%
Burglary67.70-60.00%
Possession of weapons45.780.00%
Bicycle theft33.850.00%
Other crime12.89-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft94408.30-16.07%
Anti-social behaviour8390.5216.90%
Theft from the person8179.93-1.22%
Violence and sexual offences5878.00-9.38%
Shoplifting3955.8534.48%
Public order2737.5617.39%
Burglary1526.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson914.4428.57%
Robbery78.67-12.50%
Bicycle theft36.74-40.00%
Drugs32.8950.00%
Vehicle crime32.89-25.00%
Other crime22.89-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft112404.450.00%
Theft from the person82107.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour7178.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences6468.370.00%
Shoplifting2961.630.00%
Public order2327.930.00%
Robbery822.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.700.00%
Burglary56.740.00%
Bicycle theft54.810.00%
Possession of weapons44.810.00%
Vehicle crime43.850.00%
Other crime43.850.00%
Drugs23.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 776 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 70.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202446
July 20243
May 202417
April 202494
March 202422
January 2024112
December 2023112
November 2023133
October 202381
September 202382

A total of 501 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202452
July 20244
May 20246
April 202445
March 202411
January 202469
December 202367
November 202370
October 202358
September 202364

A total of 694 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202439
July 20243
May 20247
April 202464
March 20244
January 2024101
December 202394
November 2023110
October 202394
September 2023112

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 202410
December 202318
November 202310
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 205 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202429
July 20243
May 20246
April 202411
March 20245
January 202428
December 202322
November 202330
October 202327
September 202323

A total of 637 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 70.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 2024108
May 20241
April 202478
January 202458
December 202357
November 202385
October 202383
September 202371

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
May 20241
April 20243
January 202414
December 202313
November 202312
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
April 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 202411
January 20246
December 202311
November 20236
October 202315
September 20235

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 240 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202413
July 20241
May 20241
April 202423
January 202432
December 202337
November 202330
October 202339
September 202329

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1E 6SQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Terminus Place
    Total45
    Other theft14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Theft from the person9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total42
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Burglary3
    Other crime2
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total35
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ambrosden Avenue
    Total30
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Buckingham Mews
    Total20
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Carlisle Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Park/Open Space
    Total14
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Spenser Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Thirleby Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ashley Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Greycoat Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 12. Francis Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Victoria Street
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Caxton Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 15. Strutton Ground
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gillingham Row
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Old Pye Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Victoria Square
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Gillingham Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Chadwick Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Palace Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 22. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Dacre Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
  • 24. B323
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Willow Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. King'S Scholars' Passage
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 27. Artillery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Petty France
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Buckingham Gate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Palace Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1