SW1V 2LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1V 2LW

SW1V 2LW, Westminster has recorded a total of 240 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.27 per 1,000 population. This SW1V 2LW 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 2LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1V 2LW, encompassing approximately 11839 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (87) incidents (-4.40% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (1.89% increase)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)

SW1V 2LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longmoore Street with total crimes: 14
  • Lupus Street with total crimes: 13
  • Denbigh Place with total crimes: 12

SW1V 2LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8720.27-4.40%
Violence and sexual offences547.351.89%
Other theft194.5618.75%
Theft from the person181.60-18.18%
Public order111.52-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson110.9310.00%
Burglary100.9366.67%
Bicycle theft90.84800.00%
Drugs90.76125.00%
Shoplifting40.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.3433.33%
Robbery40.34-55.56%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9120.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences537.691666.67%
Theft from the person224.48633.33%
Public order171.86750.00%
Other theft161.44700.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.35900.00%
Robbery90.84800.00%
Burglary60.760.00%
Shoplifting60.51500.00%
Drugs40.51100.00%
Other crime40.340.00%
Vehicle crime30.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31.27-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.25-84.21%
Drugs20.25-66.67%
Other theft20.17-83.33%
Public order20.17-77.78%
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 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting217.35-19.23%
Violence and sexual offences191.77-66.67%
Other theft121.60-57.14%
Theft from the person101.01-64.29%
Public order90.84-59.09%
Drugs60.76-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Burglary20.25-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.17-33.33%
Robbery20.17-60.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5721.375600.00%
Anti-social behaviour564.810.00%
Theft from the person284.730.00%
Other theft282.360.00%
Shoplifting262.360.00%
Public order222.202100.00%
Burglary91.860.00%
Vehicle crime90.760.00%
Drugs70.760.00%
Robbery50.590.00%
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 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.17-94.74%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-98.21%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5619.0060.00%
Anti-social behaviour474.73-25.40%
Other theft403.9781.82%
Public order193.3846.15%
Theft from the person171.60-22.73%
Shoplifting111.4437.50%
Robbery90.93-40.00%
Burglary80.76-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.68-41.67%
Bicycle theft40.59300.00%
Vehicle crime30.34-40.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Drugs20.17-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6317.82-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences355.32-42.62%
Other theft222.96-40.54%
Theft from the person221.8622.22%
Robbery151.8687.50%
Public order131.27-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson121.100.00%
Burglary91.0150.00%
Shoplifting80.76166.67%
Drugs60.68100.00%
Vehicle crime50.5125.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7220.69-16.28%
Violence and sexual offences616.08-4.69%
Other theft375.1542.31%
Theft from the person183.1363.64%
Public order171.52-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson121.4420.00%
Robbery81.01-38.46%
Burglary60.68-40.00%
Vehicle crime40.5133.33%
Shoplifting30.34-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.250.00%
Drugs30.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8621.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences647.260.00%
Other theft265.410.00%
Public order212.200.00%
Robbery131.770.00%
Theft from the person111.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.930.00%
Burglary100.840.00%
Shoplifting80.840.00%
Bicycle theft30.680.00%
Drugs30.250.00%
Vehicle crime30.250.00%
Other crime20.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 502 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 71.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202491
April 202456
January 202447
December 202363
November 202372
October 202386

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 20242
May 20249
April 202422
March 20241
January 202419
December 202313
November 202317
October 202321

A total of 149 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
July 20243
May 202410
April 202428
January 202417
December 202322
November 202318
October 202311

A total of 403 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202453
July 20243
May 202419
April 202457
March 20241
January 202456
December 202335
November 202361
October 202364

A total of 202 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
July 20242
May 202412
April 202428
January 202440
December 202322
November 202337
October 202326

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
May 20242
April 20249
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 202310

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20241
May 20243
January 20247
December 202312
November 202312
October 202310

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20242
May 20246
April 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
May 202421
April 202426
January 202411
December 20238
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
January 20249
December 202315
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 12 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
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 2LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Longmoore Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Lupus Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Denbigh Place
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Gloucester Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rampayne Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Francis Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Thorndike Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gillingham Row
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gillingham Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Warwick Place North
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Chapter Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 13. Fynes Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Willow Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. King'S Scholars' Passage
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Moreton Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cumberland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Hudson'S Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Bulleid Way
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Upper Tachbrook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1