SW1V 1NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1V 1NU

SW1V 1NU, Westminster has recorded a total of 292 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.49 per 1,000 population. This SW1V 1NU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1V postcode area, which has experienced 255 crimes and a crime rate of 11.78 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1V 1NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1V 1NU, encompassing approximately 8718 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (100) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (2600.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (36) incidents (1700.00% increase)

SW1V 1NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Terminus Place with total crimes: 28
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 17
  • London Victoria (Station) with total crimes: 17

SW1V 1NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10033.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences5411.472600.00%
Theft from the person366.191700.00%
Other theft324.131500.00%
Criminal damage and arson173.671600.00%
Public order141.95600.00%
Robbery91.61800.00%
Burglary71.030.00%
Shoplifting70.80600.00%
Drugs50.80150.00%
Other crime50.570.00%
Vehicle crime40.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

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
Drugs21.49-66.67%
Other theft20.23-83.33%
Public order20.23-75.00%
Theft from the person20.23-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.23-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.11-50.00%
Shoplifting10.11-95.24%

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
Shoplifting219.29-27.59%
Violence and sexual offences162.41-74.19%
Other theft121.84-76.47%
Public order81.38-66.67%
Theft from the person80.92-88.24%
Drugs60.9220.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Burglary20.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.23-50.00%
Robbery20.23-66.67%
Other crime10.23-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7038.650.00%
Theft from the person688.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences627.800.00%
Other theft517.110.00%
Shoplifting295.850.00%
Public order243.332300.00%
Burglary62.750.00%
Robbery60.690.00%
Vehicle crime50.690.00%
Drugs50.570.00%
Possession of weapons40.570.00%
Other crime40.460.00%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.11-93.33%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7232.3416.13%
Anti-social behaviour518.26-22.73%
Violence and sexual offences475.850.00%
Theft from the person365.39-40.98%
Shoplifting184.1380.00%
Public order152.06-25.00%
Robbery121.72-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson91.38-10.00%
Vehicle crime81.0360.00%
Burglary70.920.00%
Drugs40.80-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6636.36-28.26%
Other theft627.57-19.48%
Theft from the person617.1179.41%
Violence and sexual offences477.00-16.07%
Public order205.3917.65%
Robbery172.29112.50%
Criminal damage and arson101.9525.00%
Drugs101.15233.33%
Shoplifting101.1525.00%
Burglary71.1516.67%
Vehicle crime50.8066.67%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9236.1346.03%
Other theft7710.55-1.28%
Violence and sexual offences568.8355.56%
Theft from the person346.42-2.86%
Public order173.9054.55%
Criminal damage and arson81.95-42.86%
Robbery80.92-11.11%
Shoplifting80.920.00%
Burglary60.92-45.45%
Drugs30.690.00%
Vehicle crime30.3450.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7831.2013.04%
Anti-social behaviour638.95-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences367.23-30.77%
Theft from the person354.1325.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.01-17.65%
Burglary111.6137.50%
Public order111.26-26.67%
Robbery91.2612.50%
Shoplifting81.03-11.11%
Drugs30.92-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.23-60.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7033.260.00%
Other theft698.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences527.910.00%
Theft from the person285.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson173.210.00%
Public order151.950.00%
Shoplifting91.720.00%
Burglary81.030.00%
Robbery80.920.00%
Vehicle crime50.920.00%
Bicycle theft40.570.00%
Drugs40.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202454
July 20242
May 202416
April 202462
January 202447
December 202347
November 202356
October 202336
September 202352

A total of 512 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 73.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024100
April 202470
January 202451
December 202366
November 202392
October 202363
September 202370

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
May 20242
April 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 455 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 20242
May 202412
April 202451
January 202472
December 202362
November 202377
October 202378
September 202369

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20241
May 20243
January 20249
December 202310
November 20238
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20242
May 20248
April 202424
March 20241
January 202415
December 202320
November 202317
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 308 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
July 20242
May 20248
April 202468
January 202436
December 202361
November 202334
October 202335
September 202328

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
May 20246
April 20245
January 20244
December 202310
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
April 20246
January 202412
December 202317
November 20238
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
May 202421
April 202429
January 202418
December 202310
November 20238
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20244
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Terminus Place
    Total28
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 3. London Victoria (Station)
    Total17
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Longmoore Street
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Upper Tachbrook Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Gloucester Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour10
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Ebury Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Gillingham Row
    Total9
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Eccleston Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Denbigh Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Denbigh Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sutherland Row
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Hudson'S Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tachbrook Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 20. Winchester Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Sussex Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Avery Farm Row
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. St George'S Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. King'S Scholars' Passage
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Westmoreland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 27. Sutherland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Westmoreland Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Phipps Mews
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 30. London Victoria
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1