SW1V 1BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1V 1BX

SW1V 1BX, Westminster has recorded a total of 269 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.41 per 1,000 population. This SW1V 1BX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1V postcode area, which has experienced 298 crimes and a crime rate of 13.77 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1V 1BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1V 1BX, encompassing approximately 11019 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1V 1BX area, explore the SW1V 1BX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (91) incidents (-8.08% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-12.07% decrease)
  • Other theft: (33) incidents (50.00% increase)

SW1V 1BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glasgow Terrace with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Police Station with total crimes: 19

SW1V 1BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9124.41-8.08%
Violence and sexual offences518.26-12.07%
Other theft334.6350.00%
Theft from the person282.990.00%
Public order122.54-7.69%
Burglary111.09120.00%
Robbery91.0028.57%
Criminal damage and arson80.82-38.46%
Drugs80.73100.00%
Vehicle crime80.7360.00%
Shoplifting40.73-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.36100.00%
Other crime20.36-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9924.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences588.982800.00%
Theft from the person285.261300.00%
Other theft222.541000.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.001200.00%
Public order131.18550.00%
Robbery71.18600.00%
Shoplifting60.64500.00%
Burglary50.540.00%
Vehicle crime50.450.00%
Drugs40.45100.00%
Other crime30.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs21.18-66.67%
Other theft20.18-81.82%
Public order20.18-75.00%
Theft from the person20.18-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.18-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-66.67%
Robbery10.09-50.00%
Shoplifting10.09-95.24%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting217.26-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences161.91-71.93%
Other theft111.45-73.81%
Public order81.00-65.22%
Theft from the person80.73-82.22%
Drugs60.7320.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.540.00%
Burglary20.27-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.18-33.33%
Robbery20.18-60.00%
Other crime10.18-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6927.0456.82%
Violence and sexual offences576.2623.91%
Theft from the person455.1773.08%
Other theft424.08-33.33%
Shoplifting303.8166.67%
Public order232.7264.29%
Burglary72.09-12.50%
Vehicle crime50.64-16.67%
Robbery50.45-54.55%
Drugs50.4525.00%
Other crime40.45300.00%
Bicycle theft30.36200.00%
Possession of weapons30.270.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6322.8775.00%
Violence and sexual offences465.72-2.13%
Anti-social behaviour444.17-33.33%
Theft from the person263.99-33.33%
Shoplifting182.3680.00%
Public order141.63-30.00%
Robbery111.27-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.000.00%
Burglary80.9160.00%
Vehicle crime60.73100.00%
Drugs40.54-42.86%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6623.60-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences475.9920.51%
Theft from the person394.27143.75%
Other theft363.54-35.71%
Public order203.2733.33%
Robbery151.82150.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.360.00%
Shoplifting100.9142.86%
Drugs70.9175.00%
Burglary50.64-28.57%
Vehicle crime30.450.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8422.5129.23%
Other theft567.62-13.85%
Violence and sexual offences395.085.41%
Theft from the person163.54-33.33%
Public order151.4515.38%
Criminal damage and arson101.36-23.08%
Burglary70.91-46.15%
Shoplifting70.6416.67%
Robbery60.64-25.00%
Drugs40.5433.33%
Vehicle crime30.3650.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6523.140.00%
Other theft655.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences375.900.00%
Theft from the person243.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.180.00%
Burglary131.180.00%
Public order131.180.00%
Robbery81.180.00%
Shoplifting60.730.00%
Bicycle theft30.540.00%
Drugs30.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.270.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 518 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 74.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 202499
April 202469
January 202444
December 202366
November 202384
October 202365

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202458
July 20242
May 202416
April 202457
January 202446
December 202347
November 202339
October 202337

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20241
May 20243
January 202410
December 202310
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 20242
May 20248
April 202423
January 202414
December 202320
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
May 20242
April 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
May 20246
April 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
January 202411
December 202315
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 216 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202428
July 20242
May 20248
April 202445
January 202426
December 202339
November 202316
October 202324

A total of 330 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202422
July 20242
May 202411
April 202442
January 202463
December 202336
November 202356
October 202365

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
May 202421
April 202430
January 202418
December 202310
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1V 1BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Glasgow Terrace
    Total25
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total19
    Other theft9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Eccleston Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Longmoore Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Lupus Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Denbigh Place
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Gloucester Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Gillingham Row
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gillingham Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. Warwick Place North
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Ebury Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Charlwood Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. Peabody Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Sussex Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hugh Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Denbigh Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Churton Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Turpentine Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cumberland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Hudson'S Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Avery Farm Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Bulleid Way
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Upper Tachbrook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. St Barnabas Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1