SW1V 2JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1V 2JQ

SW1V 2JQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.60 per 1,000 population. This SW1V 2JQ 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 2JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1V 2JQ, encompassing approximately 4646 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)

SW1V 2JQ 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

SW1V 2JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3922.6050.00%
Violence and sexual offences218.3940.00%
Theft from the person164.52100.00%
Burglary63.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.290.00%
Bicycle theft40.8633.33%
Other theft40.86-33.33%
Shoplifting30.8650.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.6550.00%
Robbery20.65-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2617.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.600.00%
Theft from the person83.23700.00%
Public order61.720.00%
Other theft61.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.290.00%
Burglary30.860.00%
Robbery30.650.00%
Bicycle theft30.650.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%

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 offences31.51-80.00%
Theft from the person20.65-81.82%
Other theft10.43-90.00%
Public order10.220.00%

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 behaviour3017.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences156.461400.00%
Theft from the person113.230.00%
Other theft102.370.00%
Vehicle crime72.150.00%
Burglary31.510.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.22-93.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2618.73-29.73%
Violence and sexual offences155.60-11.76%
Other theft133.2362.50%
Theft from the person82.80-11.11%
Burglary61.7220.00%
Robbery61.29100.00%
Public order41.29-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.86300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-60.00%
Drugs20.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3721.7432.14%
Violence and sexual offences177.96-15.00%
Theft from the person93.6612.50%
Other theft81.94-11.11%
Public order61.72-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.290.00%
Burglary51.080.00%
Vehicle crime51.0866.67%
Drugs41.0833.33%
Robbery30.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.65-66.67%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2821.52-31.71%
Violence and sexual offences206.03-9.09%
Public order114.30120.00%
Other theft92.37-18.18%
Theft from the person81.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.72-28.57%
Burglary51.08-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.0850.00%
Robbery30.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4124.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences228.820.00%
Other theft114.740.00%
Burglary102.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.150.00%
Robbery61.510.00%
Public order51.290.00%
Drugs31.080.00%
Shoplifting30.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%

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 20244
August 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
May 20243
April 202415
March 20241
January 202415
December 202317
November 202320
October 202322

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202426
April 202430
January 202426
December 202337
November 202328
October 202341

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 202411
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
May 20241
April 202410
January 202413
December 20238
November 20239
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 20242
August 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 202311
October 20235

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
July 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 2JQ 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. Bridgefoot
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Thorndike Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chapter Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Pimlico
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Cureton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bessborough Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
  • 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. Stanford Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Causton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. St George'S Square Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. St George'S Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Garden Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Esterbrooke Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Regency Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Balvaird Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Bessborough Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1