SW1V 2QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1V 2QW

SW1V 2QW, Westminster has recorded a total of 136 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.81 per 1,000 population. This SW1V 2QW 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 2QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1V 2QW, encompassing approximately 7637 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)

SW1V 2QW 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 2QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5617.8164.71%
Violence and sexual offences277.3328.57%
Theft from the person163.5477.78%
Burglary82.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0540.00%
Bicycle theft70.92133.33%
Other theft50.920.00%
Drugs40.650.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-50.00%
Public order10.26-87.50%
Robbery10.13-83.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3413.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.450.00%
Theft from the person92.75800.00%
Public order81.180.00%
Robbery61.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.790.00%
Other theft50.650.00%
Burglary40.650.00%
Vehicle crime40.520.00%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%

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 offences30.92-82.35%
Theft from the person20.39-77.78%
Other theft10.26-92.86%
Public order10.13-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4513.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.891600.00%
Other theft142.230.00%
Vehicle crime91.830.00%
Theft from the person91.180.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-95.83%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3716.10-9.76%
Violence and sexual offences244.840.00%
Public order123.1471.43%
Other theft121.5733.33%
Theft from the person101.57-16.67%
Robbery71.31-22.22%
Burglary70.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.52300.00%
Drugs30.52-25.00%
Shoplifting20.39-33.33%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4116.8910.81%
Violence and sexual offences245.37-25.00%
Theft from the person123.1433.33%
Robbery91.57125.00%
Other theft91.18-25.00%
Burglary71.1816.67%
Public order70.92-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson60.920.00%
Vehicle crime60.7950.00%
Drugs40.790.00%
Shoplifting30.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3717.02-43.94%
Violence and sexual offences324.840.00%
Other theft124.19-7.69%
Public order111.5710.00%
Theft from the person91.44125.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.18-25.00%
Burglary60.79-33.33%
Robbery40.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.520.00%
Drugs40.5233.33%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6621.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences328.640.00%
Other theft134.190.00%
Public order101.700.00%
Burglary91.310.00%
Robbery81.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.050.00%
Theft from the person41.050.00%
Vehicle crime40.520.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
May 20241
April 20243
January 202412
December 20237
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 316 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202434
April 202445
January 202437
December 202341
November 202337
October 202366

A total of 72 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
April 20249
January 202410
December 202312
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202421
May 20243
April 202417
March 20241
January 202424
December 202324
November 202332
October 202332

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
May 20241
April 202414
January 202412
December 20239
November 202312
October 202313

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 20234
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 2QW 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. Fynes Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Denbigh Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Vauxhall Bridge Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. A202
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ponsonby Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Moreton Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Udall Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Tachbrook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. Atterbury Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Erasmus Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Bulinga Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Aylesford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Drummond Gate
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Moreton Terrace Mews South
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Moreton Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Stanford Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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