SW1V 4BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1V 4BU

SW1V 4BU, Westminster has recorded a total of 209 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.25 per 1,000 population. This SW1V 4BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1V postcode area, which has experienced 255 crimes and a crime rate of 11.78 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1V 4BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1V 4BU, encompassing approximately 17056 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1V 4BU area, explore the SW1V 4BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (90) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (5000.00% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW1V 4BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longmoore Street with total crimes: 17
  • Upper Tachbrook Street with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11

SW1V 4BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9012.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences515.285000.00%
Public order132.990.00%
Theft from the person130.760.00%
Other theft110.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.640.00%
Vehicle crime50.590.00%
Robbery50.290.00%
Burglary30.290.00%
Shoplifting30.180.00%
Drugs20.180.00%
Other crime20.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.06-97.30%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6810.1433.33%
Violence and sexual offences373.99-19.57%
Other theft162.17-52.94%
Public order120.94-33.33%
Theft from the person110.70-15.38%
Vehicle crime80.64166.67%
Burglary80.47-11.11%
Shoplifting50.47-54.55%
Drugs50.29150.00%
Robbery20.29-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5112.25-20.31%
Violence and sexual offences462.9912.20%
Other theft342.70112.50%
Public order181.9963.64%
Theft from the person131.06-31.58%
Shoplifting110.7637.50%
Robbery100.64-9.09%
Burglary90.5912.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.53-46.67%
Vehicle crime30.47-25.00%
Other crime20.18100.00%
Drugs20.12-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.12100.00%

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 behaviour6412.02-23.81%
Violence and sexual offences413.75-6.82%
Theft from the person192.4058.33%
Other theft161.11-48.39%
Criminal damage and arson150.9450.00%
Public order110.88-15.38%
Robbery110.6457.14%
Burglary80.6460.00%
Shoplifting80.47166.67%
Drugs60.4720.00%
Vehicle crime40.35-20.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8412.84-21.50%
Violence and sexual offences444.92-13.73%
Other theft312.5819.23%
Public order131.82-35.00%
Theft from the person120.769.09%
Criminal damage and arson100.70-28.57%
Robbery70.59-36.36%
Drugs50.41150.00%
Vehicle crime50.29400.00%
Burglary50.29-54.55%
Shoplifting30.29-40.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10715.543.88%
Violence and sexual offences516.27-15.00%
Other theft262.998.33%
Public order201.52-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson141.17-22.22%
Burglary110.8222.22%
Theft from the person110.6457.14%
Robbery110.641000.00%
Shoplifting50.640.00%
Bicycle theft30.29-40.00%
Drugs20.18100.00%
Other crime20.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.06-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10315.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences606.040.00%
Other theft243.520.00%
Public order231.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson181.350.00%
Burglary91.060.00%
Theft from the person70.530.00%
Bicycle theft50.410.00%
Shoplifting50.290.00%
Vehicle crime40.290.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 567 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 81.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202490
April 202468
January 202451
December 202364
November 202384
October 2023107
September 2023103

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202451
July 20241
April 202437
January 202446
December 202341
November 202344
October 202351
September 202360

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20248
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 158 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202416
January 202434
December 202316
November 202331
October 202326
September 202324

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
January 20248
December 202315
November 202310
October 202314
September 202318

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202412
January 202418
December 202311
November 202313
October 202320
September 202323

A total of 86 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202411
January 202413
December 202319
November 202312
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
January 202410
December 202311
November 20237
October 202311
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 202411
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1V 4BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Longmoore Street
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 2. Upper Tachbrook Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Gloucester Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour10
  • 6. Gillingham Row
    Total9
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Glasgow Terrace
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Denbigh Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Denbigh Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Tachbrook Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Lupus Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Sutherland Row
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Tachbrook Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 14. A202
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Turpentine Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Winchester Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Sussex Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. St George'S Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Paxton Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Westmoreland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Sutherland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Westmoreland Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. London Victoria
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Charlwood Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Denbigh Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Garden Terrace
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Moreton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Moreton Terrace Mews North
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1