SW1V 4NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1V 4NS

SW1V 4NS, Westminster has recorded a total of 177 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.98 per 1,000 population. This SW1V 4NS 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 4NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1V 4NS, encompassing approximately 8437 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (1900.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (850.00% increase)

SW1V 4NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 17
  • London Victoria (Station) with total crimes: 17
  • Police Station with total crimes: 13

SW1V 4NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6120.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences407.231900.00%
Theft from the person194.74850.00%
Other theft172.25750.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.01900.00%
Robbery81.19700.00%
Burglary50.950.00%
Public order50.59150.00%
Shoplifting30.59200.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.240.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs21.54-66.67%
Other theft20.24-81.82%
Public order20.24-75.00%
Theft from the person20.24-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.24-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.12-50.00%
Shoplifting10.12-95.24%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting219.48-8.70%
Violence and sexual offences162.49-64.44%
Other theft111.90-69.44%
Public order81.30-60.00%
Theft from the person80.95-83.33%
Drugs60.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Burglary20.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.24-33.33%
Robbery20.24-66.67%
Other crime10.24-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5430.2238.46%
Theft from the person486.40118.18%
Violence and sexual offences455.6940.62%
Other theft365.33-25.00%
Shoplifting234.27130.00%
Public order202.73122.22%
Robbery62.37-33.33%
Drugs60.71200.00%
Vehicle crime40.71-33.33%
Burglary40.47-50.00%
Other crime40.47300.00%
Possession of weapons30.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.36100.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4823.2365.52%
Anti-social behaviour395.69-30.36%
Violence and sexual offences324.62-23.81%
Theft from the person223.79-42.11%
Shoplifting102.61100.00%
Public order91.19-43.75%
Robbery91.07-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson91.0750.00%
Burglary81.07300.00%
Vehicle crime60.95100.00%
Drugs20.71-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5625.481.82%
Violence and sexual offences426.6444.83%
Theft from the person384.98153.33%
Other theft294.50-30.95%
Public order163.4423.08%
Robbery111.9083.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.30-25.00%
Drugs60.71100.00%
Shoplifting50.7125.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Burglary20.36-71.43%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5522.167.84%
Other theft426.52-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences294.9820.83%
Theft from the person153.44-21.05%
Public order131.7862.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.54-20.00%
Burglary70.95-41.67%
Robbery60.830.00%
Shoplifting40.710.00%
Drugs30.4750.00%
Vehicle crime30.3650.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5122.40-31.08%
Other theft496.0428.95%
Violence and sexual offences245.81-33.33%
Theft from the person192.8426.67%
Burglary122.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.42-9.09%
Public order81.19-38.46%
Robbery60.95100.00%
Shoplifting40.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.47-50.00%
Drugs20.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7425.250.00%
Other theft388.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences364.500.00%
Theft from the person154.270.00%
Public order131.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.540.00%
Burglary61.300.00%
Shoplifting60.710.00%
Vehicle crime40.710.00%
Drugs40.470.00%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Robbery30.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 390 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 55.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202461
April 202454
January 202439
December 202356
November 202355
October 202351
September 202374

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
July 20242
May 202416
April 202445
January 202432
December 202342
November 202329
October 202324
September 202336

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20242
April 20244
January 20248
December 20232
November 20237
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 272 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20242
May 202411
April 202436
January 202448
December 202329
November 202342
October 202349
September 202338

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20241
May 20243
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
May 20248
April 202420
January 20249
December 202316
November 202313
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 186 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20242
May 20248
April 202448
January 202422
December 202338
November 202315
October 202319
September 202315

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 20246
January 20249
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 202421
April 202423
January 202410
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20246
April 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 2. London Victoria (Station)
    Total17
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Gloucester Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour10
  • 7. Ebury Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Glasgow Terrace
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Eccleston Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Sutherland Row
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Turpentine Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Winchester Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Sussex Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Avery Farm Row
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. St George'S Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Westmoreland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Sutherland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Westmoreland Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 20. London Victoria
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Denbigh Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Bridge Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Bloomfield Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Warwick Place North
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. Clarendon Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Warwick Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Warwick Square
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1