SW1V 3LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1V 3LA

SW1V 3LA, Westminster has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.46 per 1,000 population. This SW1V 3LA 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 3LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1V 3LA, encompassing approximately 5611 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)

SW1V 3LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nine Elms Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Bessborough Gardens with total crimes: 11
  • Rampayne Street with total crimes: 8

SW1V 3LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3417.46112.50%
Violence and sexual offences196.0690.00%
Theft from the person163.39128.57%
Burglary62.85500.00%
Bicycle theft41.07300.00%
Robbery40.710.00%
Shoplifting30.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Vehicle crime30.530.00%
Drugs30.53200.00%
Other theft30.53-25.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.850.00%
Theft from the person71.78600.00%
Public order41.250.00%
Other theft40.710.00%
Robbery40.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.530.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%

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 offences31.25-62.50%
Theft from the person20.53-80.00%
Other theft10.36-85.71%
Public order10.180.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2611.580.00%
Theft from the person104.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.78700.00%
Other theft71.430.00%
Vehicle crime61.250.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Public order10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-93.75%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2213.19-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences163.92-15.79%
Other theft132.8530.00%
Theft from the person72.32-22.22%
Public order51.2525.00%
Burglary40.8933.33%
Robbery30.7150.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-80.00%
Drugs10.18-75.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2816.3947.37%
Violence and sexual offences194.99-24.00%
Other theft103.39-9.09%
Theft from the person91.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.60150.00%
Vehicle crime40.8933.33%
Drugs40.710.00%
Public order40.71-42.86%
Burglary30.71-40.00%
Shoplifting30.530.00%
Robbery20.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.0478.57%
Anti-social behaviour194.45-52.50%
Other theft113.3922.22%
Public order71.96-12.50%
Theft from the person61.25200.00%
Burglary51.070.00%
Drugs40.8933.33%
Robbery40.71-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4017.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences147.130.00%
Other theft92.490.00%
Public order81.600.00%
Robbery71.430.00%
Burglary51.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.890.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Shoplifting30.530.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
May 20243
April 20248
March 20241
January 202416
December 202319
November 202325
October 202314

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 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202416
April 202426
January 202422
December 202328
November 202319
October 202340

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

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 20233
October 20231

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
May 20241
April 20247
January 202413
December 202310
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 4 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
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nine Elms Lane
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
  • 2. Bessborough Gardens
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rampayne Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Bridgefoot
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Thorndike Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pimlico
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Cureton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bessborough Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Ponsonby Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Moreton Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Aylesford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Drummond Gate
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Moreton Terrace Mews South
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Causton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. St George'S Square Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Claverton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. St George'S Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Garden Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Balvaird Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Bessborough Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1