SW1V 2SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1V 2SB

SW1V 2SB, Westminster has recorded a total of 249 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.47 per 1,000 population. This SW1V 2SB 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 2SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1V 2SB, encompassing approximately 7912 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (100) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)

SW1V 2SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longmoore Street with total crimes: 14
  • Denbigh Place with total crimes: 12
  • Thirleby Road with total crimes: 11

SW1V 2SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10031.474.17%
Violence and sexual offences5412.648.00%
Theft from the person206.8211.11%
Other theft152.5315.38%
Criminal damage and arson111.9010.00%
Burglary91.39125.00%
Public order81.14-60.00%
Shoplifting81.010.00%
Drugs71.0175.00%
Bicycle theft70.88250.00%
Vehicle crime60.88100.00%
Robbery40.76-42.86%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9630.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences5012.134900.00%
Public order206.320.00%
Theft from the person182.531700.00%
Other theft132.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.640.00%
Shoplifting81.260.00%
Robbery71.010.00%
Drugs40.880.00%
Burglary40.510.00%
Other crime30.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.25-66.67%
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 offences30.88-92.31%
Theft from the person20.38-84.62%
Other theft10.25-95.00%
Public order10.13-90.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5320.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences396.703800.00%
Other theft204.930.00%
Theft from the person132.530.00%
Public order101.64900.00%
Burglary91.260.00%
Vehicle crime91.140.00%
Shoplifting71.140.00%
Robbery30.880.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

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 order10.25-96.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-98.18%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5536.2722.22%
Anti-social behaviour546.95-11.48%
Other theft456.8255.17%
Theft from the person355.69-5.41%
Shoplifting274.42-12.90%
Public order253.41108.33%
Burglary103.1611.11%
Robbery91.26-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson81.14-46.67%
Bicycle theft61.01200.00%
Drugs50.760.00%
Vehicle crime40.63-66.67%
Other crime40.51300.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6134.37-15.28%
Violence and sexual offences457.71-28.57%
Theft from the person375.69-7.50%
Shoplifting314.6893.75%
Other theft293.92-34.09%
Criminal damage and arson153.667.14%
Robbery131.90116.67%
Public order121.64-42.86%
Vehicle crime121.5250.00%
Burglary91.5280.00%
Drugs51.1425.00%
Bicycle theft20.63-33.33%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7237.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences639.100.00%
Other theft447.960.00%
Theft from the person405.560.00%
Public order215.050.00%
Shoplifting162.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.020.00%
Vehicle crime81.770.00%
Robbery61.010.00%
Burglary50.760.00%
Drugs40.630.00%
Bicycle theft30.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
May 20241
April 202420
January 202445
December 202329
November 202344

A total of 436 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 72.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 202496
April 202453
January 202454
December 202361
November 202372

A total of 166 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
July 20241
May 20242
April 202413
January 202435
December 202337
November 202340

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202450
July 20241
May 20243
April 202439
March 20241
January 202455
December 202345
November 202363

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202420
May 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 202425
December 202312
November 202321

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20249
January 202410
December 20239
November 20235

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20247
January 202427
December 202331
November 202316

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20249
January 20244
December 202312
November 20238

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
January 20248
December 202315
November 202314

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20243
January 20249
December 202313
November 20236

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Longmoore Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Denbigh Place
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Thirleby Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    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. Page Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Greycoat Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 8. Francis Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Thorndike Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gillingham Row
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gillingham Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Warwick Place North
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Chapter Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 15. Fynes Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pimlico
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Charlwood Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 18. Cureton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Bessborough Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
  • 21. Denbigh Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Churton Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Vauxhall Bridge Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. A202
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. B323
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Willow Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. King'S Scholars' Passage
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Moreton Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Upper Tachbrook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1