SW1V 1EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1V 1EQ

SW1V 1EQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 372 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 68.10 per 1,000 population. This SW1V 1EQ 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 1EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1V 1EQ, encompassing approximately 5462 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (108) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (56) incidents (86.67% increase)

SW1V 1EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Terminus Place with total crimes: 45
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 36
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 34

SW1V 1EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10868.108.00%
Violence and sexual offences6019.777.14%
Theft from the person5610.9886.67%
Other theft4710.2538.24%
Shoplifting348.60126.67%
Public order156.22-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson142.750.00%
Drugs102.5666.67%
Burglary81.8333.33%
Bicycle theft61.46500.00%
Robbery61.10-40.00%
Vehicle crime61.10500.00%
Other crime21.10-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10055.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences5618.311020.00%
Other theft3410.25750.00%
Theft from the person306.22650.00%
Public order235.49475.00%
Shoplifting154.21650.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.751300.00%
Robbery102.56400.00%
Burglary61.830.00%
Drugs61.10100.00%
Other crime41.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.76-76.19%
Other theft40.92-75.00%
Public order40.73-71.43%
Theft from the person40.73-83.33%
Drugs30.73-50.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.37-90.91%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-75.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2420.87-68.00%
Shoplifting224.39-52.17%
Violence and sexual offences214.03-65.57%
Other theft163.84-70.91%
Public order142.93-44.00%
Drugs62.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.10300.00%
Burglary20.73-81.82%
Possession of weapons20.37-60.00%
Robbery20.37-66.67%
Other crime10.37-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7567.18316.67%
Anti-social behaviour6713.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences6112.27510.00%
Other theft5511.171275.00%
Shoplifting4610.070.00%
Public order258.42400.00%
Burglary114.580.00%
Drugs82.01700.00%
Robbery61.460.00%
Possession of weapons51.100.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person186.96-81.63%
Violence and sexual offences103.30-84.85%
Public order51.83-81.48%
Other theft40.92-95.88%
Drugs10.73-87.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9880.5515.29%
Other theft9717.9427.63%
Violence and sexual offences6617.7640.43%
Anti-social behaviour5512.08-6.78%
Shoplifting4210.07-4.55%
Public order277.6958.82%
Robbery134.94-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.38-8.33%
Vehicle crime92.010.00%
Drugs81.65-50.00%
Burglary81.46-27.27%
Bicycle theft41.4633.33%
Other crime20.73100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8572.31-11.46%
Other theft7615.56-16.48%
Anti-social behaviour5913.91-29.76%
Violence and sexual offences4710.80-34.72%
Shoplifting448.6041.94%
Public order178.05-29.17%
Drugs163.11100.00%
Robbery152.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.75-20.00%
Burglary112.20120.00%
Vehicle crime92.0128.57%
Bicycle theft31.650.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9682.1981.13%
Other theft9117.578.33%
Anti-social behaviour8416.662.44%
Violence and sexual offences7215.3820.00%
Shoplifting3113.18-22.50%
Public order245.679.09%
Criminal damage and arson154.3925.00%
Robbery102.7511.11%
Drugs81.83100.00%
Vehicle crime71.4675.00%
Burglary51.28-54.55%
Bicycle theft30.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8470.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour8215.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences6015.010.00%
Theft from the person5310.980.00%
Shoplifting409.700.00%
Public order227.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.030.00%
Burglary112.200.00%
Robbery92.010.00%
Drugs41.650.00%
Vehicle crime40.730.00%
Bicycle theft30.730.00%
Other crime20.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 555 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 79.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024108
August 2024100
April 202467
January 202455
December 202359
November 202384
October 202382

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 508 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202434
July 20244
May 202416
April 202455
March 20244
January 202497
December 202376
November 202391
October 202384

A total of 458 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202456
July 20245
May 202421
April 202461
March 202410
January 202466
December 202347
November 202372
October 202360

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 20241
January 20248
December 202316
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 176 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202423
July 20244
May 202414
April 202425
March 20245
January 202427
December 202317
November 202324
October 202322

A total of 539 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202430
July 20244
May 202424
April 202475
March 202418
January 202498
December 202385
November 202396
October 202353

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 202411
December 202312
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 73 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20242
May 20242
April 20246
January 202413
December 202315
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
May 20242
April 202411
January 20248
December 202311
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 276 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202415
July 20242
May 202422
April 202446
January 202442
December 202344
November 202331
October 202340

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1V 1EQ 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
    Total36
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft4
    Burglary2
    Other crime2
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences8
    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. Carlisle Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Eccleston Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Longmoore Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Phipps Mews
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 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. Gillingham Row
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Victoria Square
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Gillingham Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. Warwick Place North
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Palace Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 19. Charlwood Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 20. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Hugh Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Denbigh Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Churton Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Vauxhall Bridge Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. A202
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Willow Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. King'S Scholars' Passage
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Hudson'S Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Bulleid Way
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1