SW1V 4QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1V 4QU

SW1V 4QU, Westminster has recorded a total of 244 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.12 per 1,000 population. This SW1V 4QU 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 4QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1V 4QU, encompassing approximately 13465 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: (49) incidents (-10.91% decrease)
  • Other theft: (27) incidents (42.11% increase)

SW1V 4QU 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 4QU 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 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9018.122.27%
Violence and sexual offences496.68-10.91%
Other theft273.6442.11%
Theft from the person182.01-25.00%
Public order141.347.69%
Criminal damage and arson101.04-23.08%
Drugs90.74200.00%
Robbery80.6714.29%
Burglary80.5960.00%
Vehicle crime60.5950.00%
Bicycle theft30.4550.00%
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 behaviour8817.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences556.532650.00%
Theft from the person244.081100.00%
Other theft191.78850.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.411200.00%
Public order130.97550.00%
Robbery70.97600.00%
Burglary50.520.00%
Vehicle crime40.370.00%
Shoplifting40.30300.00%
Drugs30.3050.00%
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
Drugs20.97-66.67%
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
Shoplifting215.94-16.00%
Violence and sexual offences161.56-71.93%
Other theft111.19-71.79%
Public order80.82-66.67%
Theft from the person80.59-80.49%
Drugs60.5920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
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 behaviour6421.0245.45%
Violence and sexual offences574.7516.33%
Theft from the person414.2386.36%
Other theft393.04-29.09%
Shoplifting252.90177.78%
Public order241.8641.18%
Vehicle crime71.7840.00%
Burglary70.52-22.22%
Robbery50.52-50.00%
Drugs50.3766.67%
Other crime40.37100.00%
Possession of weapons30.300.00%
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 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5517.3077.42%
Violence and sexual offences494.086.52%
Anti-social behaviour443.64-30.16%
Theft from the person223.27-43.59%
Public order171.63-10.53%
Robbery101.26-33.33%
Burglary90.7480.00%
Shoplifting90.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.67-38.46%
Vehicle crime50.5925.00%
Drugs30.37-57.14%
Other crime20.22100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6318.57-20.25%
Violence and sexual offences464.6824.32%
Theft from the person393.42143.75%
Other theft312.90-40.38%
Public order192.3026.67%
Robbery151.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.1130.00%
Drugs70.97133.33%
Shoplifting60.5250.00%
Burglary50.45-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.370.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7917.306.76%
Other theft525.87-5.45%
Violence and sexual offences373.86-13.95%
Theft from the person162.75-27.27%
Public order151.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.11-28.57%
Robbery60.74-33.33%
Burglary60.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.45300.00%
Shoplifting40.300.00%
Drugs30.30-25.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7419.230.00%
Other theft555.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences434.080.00%
Theft from the person223.190.00%
Public order151.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.110.00%
Burglary121.040.00%
Robbery90.890.00%
Drugs40.670.00%
Shoplifting40.300.00%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 20242
May 20248
April 202424
January 202417
December 202319
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202455
July 20242
May 202416
April 202457
January 202449
December 202346
November 202337
October 202343

A total of 502 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 71.71 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 202444
December 202363
November 202379
October 202374

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 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 20248
December 202313
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
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 20235
November 20236
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 192 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 20242
May 20248
April 202441
January 202422
December 202339
November 202316
October 202322

A total of 291 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202419
July 20242
May 202411
April 202439
January 202455
December 202331
November 202352
October 202355

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 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 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.33 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 20249
December 20236
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 4QU 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. Churchill Gardens Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 22. Turpentine Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cumberland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Avery Farm Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Bulleid Way
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Upper Tachbrook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Tachbrook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Moreton Terrace Mews South
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Moreton Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3