SW1V 2AQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 224 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.71 per 1,000 population. This SW1V 2AQ 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 2AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1V 2AQ, encompassing approximately 16343 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 | 13.71 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 5.32 | 1666.67% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 3.24 | 700.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 0.98 | 650.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 0.92 | 550.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 0.80 | 1000.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.67 | 600.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.24 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.24 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 0.86 | -81.25% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.18 | -66.67% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.12 | -81.82% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.12 | -75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.12 | -75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.12 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.06 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.06 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 21 | 4.90 | -16.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 1.28 | -68.63% |
| Other theft | 11 | 0.98 | -63.33% |
| Public order | 8 | 0.67 | -65.22% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.49 | -68.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.49 | -14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.18 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.12 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.12 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.12 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 15.36 | 28.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 3.92 | 13.33% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.12 | -14.29% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 1.84 | 78.57% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 1.53 | 127.27% |
| Public order | 23 | 1.53 | 35.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.41 | 166.67% |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.49 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.49 | 250.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.43 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 12.67 | -18.03% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 3.06 | 9.76% |
| Other theft | 35 | 2.75 | 133.33% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.14 | 54.55% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 1.04 | -30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 0.86 | 37.50% |
| Burglary | 10 | 0.67 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.61 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 0.61 | -42.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.49 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.18 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.12 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 12.36 | -22.78% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 3.73 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 2.51 | 81.82% |
| Other theft | 15 | 1.22 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 0.92 | 75.00% |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.86 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 0.73 | -8.33% |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.67 | 60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.49 | 166.67% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.49 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.06 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 12.36 | -21.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 4.83 | -12.77% |
| Other theft | 30 | 2.51 | 15.38% |
| Public order | 12 | 1.84 | -29.41% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 0.67 | -42.86% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.49 | -45.45% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.37 | -54.55% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.31 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.24 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.18 | -40.00% |
In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 | 15.36 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 6.12 | -12.96% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.88 | 4.00% |
| Public order | 17 | 1.59 | -26.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 1.04 | -17.65% |
| Burglary | 11 | 0.86 | 57.14% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.67 | 83.33% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.67 | 1000.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.31 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.06 | -75.00% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 | 15.24 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 | 6.12 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.30 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 23 | 1.53 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 1.41 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.31 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.06 | 0.00% |
A total of 541 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 77.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 87 |
| April 2024 | 64 |
| January 2024 | 50 |
| December 2023 | 61 |
| November 2023 | 79 |
| October 2023 | 100 |
| September 2023 | 100 |
A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 53 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 51 |
| January 2024 | 45 |
| December 2023 | 41 |
| November 2023 | 41 |
| October 2023 | 47 |
| September 2023 | 54 |
A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 187 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 30 |
| January 2024 | 35 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 30 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
| September 2023 | 25 |
A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 23 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 23 |
A total of 113 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 16 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 25 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 21 |
| April 2024 | 25 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1V 2AQ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 17 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Total | 9 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Total | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |