SW1V 2SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1V 2SY

SW1V 2SY, Westminster has recorded a total of 252 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.27 per 1,000 population. This SW1V 2SY 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 2SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1V 2SY, encompassing approximately 8913 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (105) incidents (9.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)

SW1V 2SY 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 2SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10528.279.38%
Violence and sexual offences5611.7816.67%
Theft from the person216.2840.00%
Other theft142.3627.27%
Burglary111.57175.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.230.00%
Drugs91.12350.00%
Public order61.01-64.71%
Vehicle crime60.6750.00%
Bicycle theft60.67200.00%
Shoplifting40.67-20.00%
Robbery40.45-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9625.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences4810.774700.00%
Public order175.380.00%
Theft from the person151.911400.00%
Other theft111.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.230.00%
Robbery81.120.00%
Shoplifting50.900.00%
Burglary40.560.00%
Vehicle crime40.450.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

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 offences10.22-66.67%
Theft from the person10.11-50.00%

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 offences30.79-91.18%
Theft from the person20.34-85.71%
Other theft10.22-94.12%
Public order10.11-88.89%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6218.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences346.963300.00%
Other theft173.810.00%
Theft from the person141.910.00%
Public order91.570.00%
Burglary81.010.00%
Vehicle crime80.900.00%
Shoplifting60.900.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-97.83%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4922.77-23.44%
Violence and sexual offences465.5012.20%
Other theft315.1672.22%
Public order173.4854.55%
Theft from the person161.91-11.11%
Shoplifting91.790.00%
Burglary91.0112.50%
Robbery81.01-27.27%
Bicycle theft60.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.67-64.29%
Drugs40.56-20.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-85.71%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6423.33-12.33%
Violence and sexual offences417.18-25.45%
Theft from the person184.6020.00%
Other theft182.02-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.027.69%
Robbery111.5757.14%
Public order111.23-45.00%
Shoplifting91.23200.00%
Burglary81.010.00%
Vehicle crime70.9040.00%
Drugs50.7925.00%
Bicycle theft20.56-33.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7326.14-13.10%
Violence and sexual offences558.19-5.17%
Other theft256.1713.64%
Public order202.805.26%
Theft from the person152.24114.29%
Criminal damage and arson131.6830.00%
Burglary81.46-33.33%
Robbery70.90-41.67%
Vehicle crime50.790.00%
Drugs40.5633.33%
Shoplifting30.45-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.3450.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8427.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences589.420.00%
Other theft226.510.00%
Public order192.470.00%
Robbery122.130.00%
Burglary121.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.350.00%
Shoplifting81.120.00%
Theft from the person70.900.00%
Vehicle crime50.790.00%
Drugs30.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Other crime20.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 533 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 76.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024105
August 202496
April 202462
January 202449
December 202364
November 202373
October 202384

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
May 20241
April 20249
January 202417
December 202311
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 343 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202448
July 20241
May 20243
April 202434
March 20241
January 202446
December 202341
November 202355
October 202358

A total of 109 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
July 20241
May 20242
April 202414
January 202416
December 202318
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20248
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20246
January 20249
December 20239
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20248
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
January 20245
December 202314
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
May 20241
April 202417
January 202431
December 202318
November 202325
October 202322

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20242
January 20248
December 202311
November 20237
October 202312

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 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
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 2SY 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. Bessborough Gardens
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gloucester Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rampayne Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Vincent Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Greycoat Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 9. Francis Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Thorndike Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gillingham Row
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Willow Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Ponsonby Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Moreton Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Upper Tachbrook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Udall Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1