SW1V 1JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1V 1JU

SW1V 1JU, Westminster has recorded a total of 379 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 164.17 per 1,000 population. This SW1V 1JU 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 1JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1V 1JU, encompassing approximately 2308 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (97) incidents (5.43% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (74) incidents (60.87% increase)
  • Other theft: (55) incidents (30.95% increase)

SW1V 1JU 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: 35

SW1V 1JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97164.175.43%
Theft from the person7442.0260.87%
Other theft5532.0530.95%
Violence and sexual offences5423.823.85%
Shoplifting3623.39140.00%
Public order1615.59-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson116.93-31.25%
Robbery94.7628.57%
Drugs73.9016.67%
Burglary73.03-22.22%
Vehicle crime53.03150.00%
Bicycle theft32.17200.00%
Possession of weapons31.30-25.00%
Other crime21.30-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour92139.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences5239.851200.00%
Theft from the person4622.521050.00%
Other theft4219.93950.00%
Public order2818.19600.00%
Criminal damage and arson1612.131500.00%
Shoplifting156.93650.00%
Burglary96.500.00%
Robbery73.90250.00%
Drugs63.03100.00%
Possession of weapons42.60300.00%
Other crime31.730.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft410.83-75.00%
Public order41.73-71.43%
Theft from the person41.73-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.73-80.95%
Drugs31.73-50.00%
Robbery21.300.00%
Shoplifting20.87-90.91%
Possession of weapons10.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%

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 person2449.38-79.13%
Shoplifting2210.40-52.17%
Violence and sexual offences219.53-61.82%
Other theft169.10-74.60%
Public order146.93-48.15%
Drugs66.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.60300.00%
Burglary21.73-80.00%
Possession of weapons20.87-60.00%
Robbery20.87-77.78%
Other crime10.87-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person115177.16538.89%
Anti-social behaviour6449.810.00%
Other theft6327.721475.00%
Violence and sexual offences5527.29450.00%
Shoplifting4623.820.00%
Public order2719.93440.00%
Burglary1011.700.00%
Robbery94.330.00%
Drugs63.90500.00%
Possession of weapons52.600.00%
Bicycle theft32.170.00%
Other crime31.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

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 person1816.46-82.69%
Violence and sexual offences107.80-83.61%
Public order54.33-73.68%
Other theft42.17-95.83%
Drugs11.73-87.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person104173.691.96%
Other theft9645.0520.00%
Violence and sexual offences6141.5832.61%
Anti-social behaviour4626.42-32.35%
Shoplifting2319.9321.05%
Public order199.96-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson158.2350.00%
Robbery136.5018.18%
Drugs85.63-42.86%
Vehicle crime73.4740.00%
Bicycle theft53.0366.67%
Burglary42.17-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person102168.50-0.97%
Other theft8044.18-22.33%
Anti-social behaviour6834.65-16.05%
Violence and sexual offences4629.45-30.30%
Public order2219.93-12.00%
Shoplifting199.53-5.00%
Drugs148.2316.67%
Robbery116.0622.22%
Criminal damage and arson104.76-33.33%
Burglary84.3314.29%
Vehicle crime53.4725.00%
Bicycle theft32.17-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person103196.2266.13%
Other theft10344.614.04%
Anti-social behaviour8144.6130.65%
Violence and sexual offences6635.0946.67%
Public order2528.5913.64%
Shoplifting2010.83-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson158.6687.50%
Drugs126.50300.00%
Robbery95.2050.00%
Burglary73.90-46.15%
Vehicle crime43.03300.00%
Bicycle theft41.7333.33%
Possession of weapons31.730.00%
Other crime11.300.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99150.740.00%
Theft from the person6242.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour6226.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences4526.860.00%
Shoplifting2419.490.00%
Public order2210.400.00%
Burglary139.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.630.00%
Robbery63.470.00%
Bicycle theft32.600.00%
Drugs31.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 510 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 72.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202497
August 202492
April 202464
January 202446
December 202368
November 202381
October 202362

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20242
May 20242
April 20249
January 202413
December 202311
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 652 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 65.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202446
July 20244
May 202424
April 2024115
March 202418
January 2024104
December 2023102
November 2023103
October 202362

A total of 414 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202452
July 20244
May 202421
April 202455
March 202410
January 202461
December 202346
November 202366
October 202345

A total of 562 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202442
July 20244
May 202416
April 202463
March 20244
January 202496
December 202380
November 2023103
October 202399

A total of 182 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202428
July 20244
May 202414
April 202427
March 20245
January 202419
December 202322
November 202325
October 202322

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20241
January 20248
December 202314
November 202312
October 20233

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 202415
December 202310
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
May 20242
April 202410
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 10 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 207 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202415
July 20242
May 202422
April 202446
January 202423
December 202319
November 202320
October 202324

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1V 1JU 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
    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. Bus/Coach Station
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Carlisle Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Eccleston Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Longmoore Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Phipps Mews
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Thirleby Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ashley Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Francis Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Gillingham Row
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Victoria Square
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Gillingham Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 18. Warwick Place North
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Palace Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 20. Ebury Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Elizabeth Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Boscobel Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Hugh Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    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. Palace Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Hudson'S Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Bulleid Way
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Upper Tachbrook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1