SW1V 2PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1V 2PU

SW1V 2PU, Westminster has recorded a total of 178 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.89 per 1,000 population. This SW1V 2PU 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 2PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1V 2PU, encompassing approximately 9949 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (36.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)

SW1V 2PU 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

SW1V 2PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6317.8950.00%
Violence and sexual offences416.3336.67%
Theft from the person184.1263.64%
Burglary111.81120.00%
Drugs101.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.0180.00%
Bicycle theft80.90166.67%
Other theft60.8020.00%
Vehicle crime50.600.00%
Robbery30.50-57.14%
Public order20.30-80.00%
Shoplifting20.20-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4213.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences304.220.00%
Theft from the person113.021000.00%
Public order101.110.00%
Robbery71.010.00%
Burglary50.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.500.00%
Other theft50.500.00%
Vehicle crime50.500.00%
Shoplifting40.500.00%
Bicycle theft30.400.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.10-50.00%

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 offences30.70-89.29%
Theft from the person20.30-80.00%
Other theft10.20-94.12%
Public order10.10-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4812.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences284.822700.00%
Other theft172.810.00%
Vehicle crime101.710.00%
Theft from the person101.010.00%
Burglary51.010.00%
Public order40.500.00%
Drugs30.400.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-96.55%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4515.482.27%
Violence and sexual offences294.527.41%
Other theft212.9175.00%
Public order132.1144.44%
Theft from the person121.31-14.29%
Robbery81.21-27.27%
Burglary70.800.00%
Shoplifting50.70-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.50-37.50%
Drugs40.500.00%
Bicycle theft40.40100.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour4415.184.76%
Violence and sexual offences274.42-28.95%
Theft from the person142.7127.27%
Other theft121.41-33.33%
Robbery111.2183.33%
Public order91.11-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson80.90-11.11%
Vehicle crime70.8075.00%
Burglary70.70-12.50%
Shoplifting60.70500.00%
Drugs40.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.40-33.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4215.78-43.24%
Violence and sexual offences384.22-2.56%
Other theft183.820.00%
Theft from the person111.81120.00%
Public order111.11-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson91.11-18.18%
Burglary80.90-11.11%
Robbery60.80-45.45%
Vehicle crime40.600.00%
Drugs40.4033.33%
Bicycle theft30.400.00%
Shoplifting10.30-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7419.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences397.440.00%
Other theft183.920.00%
Public order141.810.00%
Robbery111.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.110.00%
Burglary91.110.00%
Theft from the person50.900.00%
Shoplifting40.500.00%
Vehicle crime40.400.00%
Drugs30.400.00%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%
Other crime20.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
May 20241
April 20244
January 202413
December 20239
November 202311
October 202314

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 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202430
May 20243
April 202428
March 20241
January 202429
December 202327
November 202338
October 202339

A total of 358 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202442
April 202448
January 202445
December 202344
November 202342
October 202374

A total of 84 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
January 202412
December 202314
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202410
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
May 20241
April 202417
January 202421
December 202312
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
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 2PU 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. Fynes Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pimlico
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Charlwood Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Cureton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bessborough Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Denbigh Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Churton Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Vauxhall Bridge Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. A202
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ponsonby Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Moreton Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Udall Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Tachbrook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Atterbury Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Erasmus Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 25. Bulinga Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Aylesford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Drummond Gate
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Moreton Terrace Mews South
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Moreton Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Denbigh Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1