SW1V 4QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1V 4QT

SW1V 4QT, Westminster has recorded a total of 247 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.00 per 1,000 population. This SW1V 4QT 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 4QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1V 4QT, encompassing approximately 13723 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (90) incidents (2.27% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-7.27% decrease)
  • Other theft: (29) incidents (45.00% increase)

SW1V 4QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glasgow Terrace with total crimes: 25
  • Police Station with total crimes: 19
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 15

SW1V 4QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour9018.002.27%
Violence and sexual offences516.56-7.27%
Other theft293.7245.00%
Theft from the person172.11-34.62%
Public order141.247.69%
Criminal damage and arson101.02-23.08%
Drugs90.73200.00%
Robbery80.660.00%
Burglary80.5860.00%
Vehicle crime60.5850.00%
Bicycle theft30.4450.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Shoplifting10.07-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8817.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences556.412650.00%
Theft from the person264.011200.00%
Other theft201.89900.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.461200.00%
Public order130.95550.00%
Robbery80.95700.00%
Burglary50.580.00%
Vehicle crime40.360.00%
Shoplifting40.29300.00%
Drugs30.2950.00%
Other crime30.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

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
Drugs20.95-66.67%
Other theft20.15-81.82%
Public order20.15-75.00%
Theft from the person20.15-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.15-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-66.67%
Robbery10.07-50.00%
Shoplifting10.07-95.24%

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
Shoplifting215.83-16.00%
Violence and sexual offences161.53-71.93%
Other theft111.17-71.79%
Public order80.80-68.00%
Theft from the person80.58-80.49%
Drugs60.5820.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.440.00%
Burglary20.22-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.15-33.33%
Robbery20.15-60.00%
Other crime10.15-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6420.6948.84%
Violence and sexual offences574.667.55%
Theft from the person414.1586.36%
Other theft392.99-29.09%
Public order252.8438.89%
Shoplifting251.82150.00%
Vehicle crime71.8240.00%
Burglary70.51-22.22%
Robbery50.51-50.00%
Drugs50.3666.67%
Other crime40.36100.00%
Possession of weapons30.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5517.4161.76%
Violence and sexual offences534.0123.26%
Anti-social behaviour433.86-32.81%
Theft from the person223.13-45.00%
Public order181.60-14.29%
Robbery101.31-33.33%
Shoplifting100.7325.00%
Burglary90.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.66-30.77%
Vehicle crime50.6666.67%
Drugs30.36-57.14%
Other crime20.22100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6418.65-15.79%
Violence and sexual offences434.660.00%
Theft from the person403.13135.29%
Other theft342.91-38.18%
Public order212.4840.00%
Robbery151.53150.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.0930.00%
Shoplifting80.95100.00%
Drugs70.58133.33%
Burglary60.5120.00%
Vehicle crime30.44-25.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7617.414.11%
Other theft555.54-1.79%
Violence and sexual offences434.01-8.51%
Theft from the person173.13-22.73%
Public order151.24-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson101.09-28.57%
Robbery60.73-33.33%
Burglary50.44-58.33%
Vehicle crime40.36300.00%
Shoplifting40.290.00%
Drugs30.29-25.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7319.310.00%
Other theft565.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences474.080.00%
Theft from the person223.420.00%
Public order161.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.170.00%
Burglary121.020.00%
Robbery90.870.00%
Drugs40.660.00%
Bicycle theft40.290.00%
Shoplifting40.290.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 20242
May 20248
April 202425
January 202418
December 202321
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202455
July 20242
May 202416
April 202457
January 202453
December 202343
November 202343
October 202347

A total of 498 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 71.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202488
April 202464
January 202443
December 202364
November 202376
October 202373

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 20241
May 20243
January 20249
December 202313
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
January 202410
December 202315
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
May 20242
April 20247
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20242
May 20246
April 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 195 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202426
July 20242
May 20248
April 202441
January 202422
December 202340
November 202317
October 202322

A total of 301 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202420
July 20242
May 202411
April 202439
January 202455
December 202334
November 202355
October 202356

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 202421
April 202425
January 202410
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Glasgow Terrace
    Total25
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total19
    Other theft9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Longmoore Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Lupus Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Denbigh Place
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Gloucester Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Paxton Terrace
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Gillingham Row
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gillingham Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Charlwood Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 15. Peabody Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Sussex Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hugh Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Denbigh Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Churton Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Vauxhall Bridge Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Churchill Gardens Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 23. Turpentine Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cumberland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Avery Farm Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Bulleid Way
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Upper Tachbrook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Tachbrook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Moreton Terrace Mews South
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1