SW1V 3AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1V 3AN

SW1V 3AN, Westminster has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.66 per 1,000 population. This SW1V 3AN 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 3AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1V 3AN, encompassing approximately 4338 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (52.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (92.86% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)

SW1V 3AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vauxhall Bus Station with total crimes: 16
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 14
  • Bessborough Gardens with total crimes: 11

SW1V 3AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3227.6652.38%
Violence and sexual offences277.3892.86%
Theft from the person256.2238.89%
Shoplifting75.7616.67%
Burglary61.6150.00%
Robbery51.38-28.57%
Bicycle theft41.15100.00%
Other theft40.92-42.86%
Drugs30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6950.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Public order10.69-88.89%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2122.130.00%
Theft from the person184.84350.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.15366.67%
Public order93.23350.00%
Other theft72.07600.00%
Robbery71.61600.00%
Shoplifting61.61500.00%
Burglary41.380.00%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43.46-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.92-66.67%
Public order20.69-66.67%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person127.38-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences92.77-62.50%
Public order62.07100.00%
Other theft21.38-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.43500.00%
Anti-social behaviour225.530.00%
Theft from the person215.07200.00%
Other theft164.84220.00%
Vehicle crime63.690.00%
Shoplifting31.3850.00%
Bicycle theft30.69200.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Robbery30.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Drugs10.23-90.91%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs119.221000.00%
Theft from the person72.54-65.00%
Other theft51.61-70.59%
Violence and sexual offences41.15-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson30.9250.00%
Public order30.69-66.67%
Robbery30.69-66.67%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2124.43-27.59%
Theft from the person204.8442.86%
Violence and sexual offences184.61-21.74%
Other theft174.1513.33%
Public order93.9250.00%
Robbery92.0712.50%
Burglary62.07100.00%
Bicycle theft31.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Drugs10.46-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2925.5826.09%
Violence and sexual offences236.68-8.00%
Other theft155.30-6.25%
Theft from the person143.460.00%
Robbery83.23100.00%
Public order61.84-60.00%
Vehicle crime41.38100.00%
Drugs40.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Burglary30.69-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.69-66.67%
Shoplifting10.23-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2527.4319.05%
Anti-social behaviour235.76-37.84%
Other theft165.3023.08%
Public order153.6966.67%
Theft from the person143.46133.33%
Burglary53.23-37.50%
Robbery41.15-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-70.00%
Shoplifting30.690.00%
Drugs30.69-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3728.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences218.530.00%
Other theft134.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.000.00%
Public order92.300.00%
Burglary82.070.00%
Robbery61.840.00%
Theft from the person61.380.00%
Drugs51.380.00%
Bicycle theft31.150.00%
Shoplifting30.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202414
July 20243
May 20249
April 202424
March 20244
January 202418
December 202323
November 202325
October 202321

A total of 185 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202421
April 202422
January 202421
December 202329
November 202323
October 202337

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 141 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
July 20244
May 202412
April 202421
March 20247
January 202420
December 202314
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 202411
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
January 20249
December 20236
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20249
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
May 20242
April 202416
March 20245
January 202417
December 202315
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1V 3AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Vauxhall Bus Station
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total14
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    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. Bridgefoot
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Pimlico
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Cureton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Bessborough Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
  • 11. Ponsonby Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Moreton Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Atterbury Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Erasmus Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Bulinga Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Aylesford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Drummond Gate
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Causton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. St George'S Square Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. St George'S Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Garden Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Esterbrooke Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Balvaird Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Bessborough Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1