BESSBOROUGH STREET, SW1V 2JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1V 2JD

BESSBOROUGH STREET, SW1V 2JD, Westminster has recorded a total of 157 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.57 per 1,000 population. This SW1V 2JD 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 2JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1V 2JD, encompassing approximately 8933 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (48.72% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (26.92% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)

SW1V 2JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lupus Street with total crimes: 13
  • Denbigh Place with total crimes: 12
  • Bessborough Gardens with total crimes: 11

BESSBOROUGH STREET, SW1V 2JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5817.5748.72%
Violence and sexual offences336.4926.92%
Theft from the person183.6980.00%
Drugs102.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.1260.00%
Burglary80.9060.00%
Bicycle theft60.90100.00%
Other theft50.670.00%
Vehicle crime40.56-20.00%
Robbery30.45-40.00%
Public order20.34-80.00%
Shoplifting20.22-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3913.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences264.370.00%
Theft from the person102.91900.00%
Public order101.120.00%
Burglary51.120.00%
Robbery50.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.560.00%
Other theft50.560.00%
Vehicle crime50.560.00%
Shoplifting30.560.00%
Bicycle theft30.340.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.11-50.00%

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 offences30.78-86.96%
Theft from the person20.34-80.00%
Other theft10.22-94.12%
Public order10.11-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4212.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences234.702200.00%
Other theft172.570.00%
Vehicle crime101.900.00%
Theft from the person101.120.00%
Burglary41.120.00%
Drugs30.450.00%
Shoplifting20.340.00%
Public order20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-96.30%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4415.564.76%
Violence and sexual offences274.938.00%
Other theft153.0236.36%
Public order121.6850.00%
Theft from the person111.34-8.33%
Robbery81.23-27.27%
Burglary70.900.00%
Drugs40.780.00%
Bicycle theft40.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.45-42.86%
Shoplifting20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4215.457.69%
Violence and sexual offences254.70-24.24%
Theft from the person122.8020.00%
Robbery111.3483.33%
Other theft111.23-38.89%
Public order81.23-27.27%
Burglary70.90-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.7816.67%
Vehicle crime60.7850.00%
Drugs40.670.00%
Shoplifting30.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.34-33.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3916.12-42.65%
Violence and sexual offences334.37-2.94%
Other theft183.690.00%
Public order112.01-15.38%
Theft from the person101.23100.00%
Burglary81.12-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson60.90-45.45%
Robbery60.67-45.45%
Vehicle crime40.6733.33%
Drugs40.4533.33%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6820.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences347.610.00%
Other theft183.810.00%
Public order132.010.00%
Robbery111.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.230.00%
Burglary91.230.00%
Theft from the person51.010.00%
Drugs30.560.00%
Bicycle theft30.340.00%
Vehicle crime30.340.00%
Shoplifting20.340.00%
Other crime20.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
May 20241
April 20242
January 202412
December 20238
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 28 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
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202426
May 20243
April 202423
March 20241
January 202427
December 202325
November 202333
October 202334

A total of 332 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202439
April 202442
January 202444
December 202342
November 202339
October 202368

A total of 79 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
January 202411
December 202312
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 202410
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
May 20241
April 202417
January 202415
December 202311
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
January 20248
December 202311
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
November 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lupus Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Denbigh Place
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Bessborough Gardens
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rampayne Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Vincent Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thorndike Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chapter Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Pimlico
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Charlwood Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Cureton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bessborough Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Denbigh Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. A202
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ponsonby Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Moreton Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Udall Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Tachbrook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Atterbury Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Erasmus Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 21. Bulinga Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Aylesford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Drummond Gate
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Moreton Terrace Mews South
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Moreton Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Stanford Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Causton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. St George'S Square Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Moreton Terrace Mews North
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Claverton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2