SW1V 2HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1V 2HQ

SW1V 2HQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 280 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.35 per 1,000 population. This SW1V 2HQ 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 2HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1V 2HQ, encompassing approximately 11991 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (106) incidents (3.92% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (-1.75% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)

SW1V 2HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 17
  • Carlisle Place with total crimes: 15

SW1V 2HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10623.353.92%
Violence and sexual offences568.84-1.75%
Theft from the person264.678.33%
Other theft232.1721.05%
Public order141.92-22.22%
Burglary121.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.0010.00%
Drugs100.92150.00%
Vehicle crime60.8350.00%
Bicycle theft60.50500.00%
Robbery50.50-28.57%
Shoplifting40.42-20.00%
Other crime10.33-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10221.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences578.511800.00%
Theft from the person244.751100.00%
Other theft192.00850.00%
Public order181.58800.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.50900.00%
Robbery70.83600.00%
Other crime50.580.00%
Shoplifting50.42400.00%
Vehicle crime40.420.00%
Drugs40.33100.00%
Burglary40.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.17-81.25%
Drugs20.25-66.67%
Other theft20.17-81.82%
Public order20.17-75.00%
Theft from the person20.17-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-66.67%
Robbery10.08-50.00%
Shoplifting10.08-95.24%

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
Shoplifting216.67-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences161.75-73.33%
Other theft111.33-65.62%
Public order80.92-65.22%
Theft from the person80.67-72.41%
Drugs60.67-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Burglary20.25-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.17-33.33%
Robbery20.17-60.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7023.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences605.840.00%
Other theft325.000.00%
Shoplifting302.670.00%
Theft from the person292.500.00%
Public order232.422200.00%
Burglary91.920.00%
Vehicle crime80.750.00%
Drugs70.670.00%
Robbery50.580.00%
Possession of weapons30.420.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.08-95.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5720.3567.65%
Anti-social behaviour524.75-17.46%
Other theft424.34100.00%
Theft from the person203.50-16.67%
Public order201.6742.86%
Shoplifting171.6741.67%
Robbery91.42-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson80.75-38.46%
Burglary70.67-22.22%
Vehicle crime40.58-33.33%
Drugs40.33-20.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.17100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6318.01-24.10%
Violence and sexual offences345.25-44.26%
Theft from the person242.8433.33%
Other theft212.00-41.67%
Public order141.75-17.65%
Robbery141.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.1730.00%
Shoplifting121.08140.00%
Burglary91.0050.00%
Vehicle crime60.7550.00%
Drugs50.5066.67%
Bicycle theft10.42-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8321.26-8.79%
Violence and sexual offences616.92-3.17%
Other theft365.0916.13%
Theft from the person183.0050.00%
Public order171.50-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.42-9.09%
Robbery70.83-36.36%
Burglary60.58-25.00%
Shoplifting50.50-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.4233.33%
Bicycle theft40.33100.00%
Drugs30.33200.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9121.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences637.590.00%
Other theft315.250.00%
Public order202.590.00%
Theft from the person121.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.000.00%
Robbery110.920.00%
Shoplifting80.920.00%
Burglary80.670.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Other crime20.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 567 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 81.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024106
August 2024102
April 202470
January 202452
December 202363
November 202383
October 202391

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
July 20242
May 20248
April 202423
March 20241
January 202420
December 202314
November 202317
October 202320

A total of 163 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202424
July 20242
May 20248
April 202429
January 202420
December 202324
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 407 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202457
July 20243
May 202416
April 202460
January 202457
December 202334
November 202361
October 202363

A total of 217 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202419
July 20242
May 202411
April 202432
January 202442
December 202321
November 202336
October 202331

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
May 20242
April 20249
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20241
May 20243
January 20248
December 202313
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20242
May 20246
April 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
January 20249
December 202314
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 14 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
May 202421
April 202430
January 202417
December 202312
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 6 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1V 2HQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Carlisle Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Longmoore Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Lupus Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Denbigh Place
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Gloucester Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Francis Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Thorndike Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gillingham Row
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gillingham Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. Warwick Place North
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Chapter Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 16. Charlwood Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Sussex Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hugh Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Denbigh Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Churton Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Vauxhall Bridge Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. A202
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Moreton Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cumberland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Hudson'S Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Bulleid Way
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1