SW1V 2EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1V 2EZ

SW1V 2EZ, Westminster has recorded a total of 251 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.62 per 1,000 population. This SW1V 2EZ 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 2EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1V 2EZ, encompassing approximately 16072 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1V 2EZ area, explore the SW1V 2EZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (102) incidents (15.91% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)

SW1V 2EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glasgow Terrace with total crimes: 25
  • Longmoore Street with total crimes: 14
  • Lupus Street with total crimes: 13

SW1V 2EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10215.6215.91%
Violence and sexual offences566.3521.74%
Theft from the person173.4813.33%
Other theft151.0636.36%
Burglary120.93140.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.7533.33%
Public order110.75-21.43%
Drugs90.68350.00%
Robbery60.56-14.29%
Bicycle theft50.370.00%
Shoplifting30.31-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.19-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8813.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences465.484500.00%
Theft from the person152.861400.00%
Public order140.930.00%
Other theft110.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.680.00%
Robbery70.560.00%
Vehicle crime60.440.00%
Burglary50.370.00%
Shoplifting50.310.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Other crime20.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-66.67%
Theft from the person10.06-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.44-92.68%
Theft from the person20.19-85.71%
Other theft10.12-93.33%
Public order10.06-90.91%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6110.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.804000.00%
Other theft152.550.00%
Theft from the person140.930.00%
Public order110.870.00%
Burglary100.680.00%
Vehicle crime80.620.00%
Shoplifting60.500.00%
Drugs50.370.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.06-97.62%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4412.57-39.73%
Violence and sexual offences422.740.00%
Other theft362.61125.00%
Public order192.24137.50%
Theft from the person171.18-19.05%
Shoplifting111.0637.50%
Robbery90.68-25.00%
Burglary80.56-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.50-46.15%
Vehicle crime30.44-25.00%
Other crime20.19100.00%
Drugs20.12-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.12100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7313.44-9.88%
Violence and sexual offences424.54-2.33%
Theft from the person212.6123.53%
Other theft161.31-48.39%
Criminal damage and arson131.0062.50%
Robbery120.8133.33%
Burglary90.7580.00%
Drugs80.56100.00%
Public order80.50-46.67%
Shoplifting80.50166.67%
Vehicle crime40.50-20.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.06-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8113.87-21.36%
Violence and sexual offences435.04-20.37%
Other theft312.6819.23%
Theft from the person171.9330.77%
Public order151.06-28.57%
Robbery90.93-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson80.56-38.46%
Vehicle crime50.50400.00%
Burglary50.31-66.67%
Drugs40.310.00%
Shoplifting30.25-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10317.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences546.410.00%
Other theft263.360.00%
Public order211.620.00%
Burglary151.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.930.00%
Theft from the person130.810.00%
Robbery130.810.00%
Shoplifting70.810.00%
Drugs40.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Other crime20.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
May 20241
April 202411
January 202419
December 20238
November 202315
October 202321

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202446
July 20241
May 20243
April 202441
March 20241
January 202442
December 202342
November 202343
October 202354

A total of 552 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 78.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024102
August 202488
April 202461
January 202444
December 202373
November 202381
October 2023103

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202410
January 20248
December 20239
November 20235
October 202315

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
January 20247
December 202313
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20242
January 20249
December 202312
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 117 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 20241
May 20242
April 202414
January 202417
December 202321
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 151 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
May 20241
April 202415
January 202436
December 202316
November 202331
October 202326

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20246
January 202411
December 20238
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1V 2EZ 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. Longmoore Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Lupus Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Denbigh Place
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Gloucester Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Rampayne Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Thorndike Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gillingham Row
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gillingham Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Warwick Place North
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Chapter Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 14. Pimlico
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Charlwood Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 16. Bessborough Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
  • 17. Sussex Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hugh Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Denbigh Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Churton Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Vauxhall Bridge Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. A202
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Willow Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Moreton Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Churchill Gardens Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 28. Cumberland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Upper Tachbrook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Udall Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1