LINDSAY SQUARE, SW1V 2HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1V 2HW

LINDSAY SQUARE, SW1V 2HW, Westminster has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.23 per 1,000 population. This SW1V 2HW 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 2HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1V 2HW, encompassing approximately 5869 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)

SW1V 2HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bessborough Gardens with total crimes: 11
  • Rampayne Street with total crimes: 8
  • Vincent Street with total crimes: 8

LINDSAY SQUARE, SW1V 2HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4418.2383.33%
Violence and sexual offences207.5011.11%
Theft from the person153.4187.50%
Burglary62.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0225.00%
Drugs40.850.00%
Bicycle theft40.6833.33%
Other theft40.68-20.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.34-33.33%
Robbery10.34-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2413.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.090.00%
Theft from the person83.07700.00%
Public order61.360.00%
Other theft51.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.850.00%
Robbery40.680.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Bicycle theft30.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%

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 offences31.19-80.00%
Theft from the person20.51-75.00%
Other theft10.34-90.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3013.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.111400.00%
Other theft102.560.00%
Vehicle crime81.700.00%
Theft from the person81.360.00%
Burglary31.360.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.17-94.12%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3216.70-3.03%
Violence and sexual offences175.450.00%
Other theft112.9022.22%
Public order81.8733.33%
Theft from the person81.36-20.00%
Burglary61.3620.00%
Robbery61.02200.00%
Bicycle theft41.02300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-60.00%
Drugs20.34-33.33%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3316.7022.22%
Violence and sexual offences175.62-29.17%
Theft from the person102.9025.00%
Other theft91.70-10.00%
Public order61.53-40.00%
Vehicle crime61.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0225.00%
Burglary50.850.00%
Drugs30.8550.00%
Robbery20.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-66.67%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2717.55-35.71%
Violence and sexual offences244.6020.00%
Public order104.0925.00%
Other theft101.70-9.09%
Theft from the person81.70166.67%
Burglary51.36-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.85-42.86%
Robbery40.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.6833.33%
Bicycle theft30.6850.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4219.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences207.160.00%
Other theft113.410.00%
Burglary81.870.00%
Public order81.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.360.00%
Robbery61.190.00%
Theft from the person31.020.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Shoplifting20.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
May 20243
April 202415
March 20241
January 202417
December 202317
November 202324
October 202320

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202424
April 202430
January 202432
December 202333
November 202327
October 202342

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 20248
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
May 20241
April 202410
January 202411
December 20239
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20241
April 20242
January 20248
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bessborough Gardens
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rampayne Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Vincent Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thorndike Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chapter Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Pimlico
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Cureton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bessborough Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Ponsonby Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Moreton Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tachbrook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Atterbury Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Erasmus Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Bulinga Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Aylesford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Drummond Gate
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Moreton Terrace Mews South
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Moreton Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 20. Stanford Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Causton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. St George'S Square Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. St George'S Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Garden Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Esterbrooke Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Regency Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Balvaird Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Bessborough Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1