SW1V 4RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1V 4RU

SW1V 4RU, Westminster has recorded a total of 217 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.89 per 1,000 population. This SW1V 4RU 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 4RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1V 4RU, encompassing approximately 14573 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (87) incidents (7.41% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-10.20% decrease)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)

SW1V 4RU 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
  • Longmoore Street with total crimes: 14

SW1V 4RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8714.897.41%
Violence and sexual offences445.97-10.20%
Other theft203.0233.33%
Theft from the person151.37-11.76%
Public order121.0320.00%
Burglary80.82100.00%
Drugs80.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.55-30.00%
Robbery60.480.00%
Vehicle crime50.4125.00%
Bicycle theft30.3450.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%
Shoplifting10.07-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8114.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences495.562350.00%
Theft from the person173.36750.00%
Other theft151.17650.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.03900.00%
Public order100.69400.00%
Robbery60.69500.00%
Burglary40.410.00%
Vehicle crime40.270.00%
Shoplifting40.27300.00%
Other crime30.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.210.00%
Drugs20.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

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
Drugs20.89-66.67%
Other theft20.14-81.82%
Public order20.14-75.00%
Theft from the person20.14-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.14-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-66.67%
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
Shoplifting215.49-16.00%
Violence and sexual offences161.44-69.23%
Other theft111.10-64.52%
Public order80.75-63.64%
Theft from the person80.55-75.76%
Drugs60.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.410.00%
Burglary20.21-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.14-33.33%
Robbery20.14-50.00%
Other crime10.14-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5417.0242.11%
Violence and sexual offences523.7115.56%
Theft from the person333.5783.33%
Other theft312.26-34.04%
Shoplifting252.13177.78%
Public order221.7229.41%
Vehicle crime71.5175.00%
Burglary70.48-22.22%
Drugs60.48100.00%
Other crime40.41100.00%
Robbery40.27-60.00%
Possession of weapons30.270.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4714.34113.64%
Violence and sexual offences453.2328.57%
Anti-social behaviour383.09-25.49%
Theft from the person182.61-40.00%
Public order171.246.25%
Robbery101.17-28.57%
Burglary90.6980.00%
Shoplifting90.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.62-36.36%
Vehicle crime40.4833.33%
Drugs30.27-57.14%
Other crime20.21100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5113.86-27.14%
Violence and sexual offences353.506.06%
Theft from the person302.4087.50%
Other theft222.06-47.62%
Public order161.5133.33%
Robbery141.10133.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.9622.22%
Drugs70.75133.33%
Shoplifting60.48100.00%
Burglary50.4166.67%
Vehicle crime30.340.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7013.79-4.11%
Other theft424.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences332.88-15.38%
Theft from the person162.260.00%
Public order121.10-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.82-35.71%
Robbery60.62-40.00%
Drugs30.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.21200.00%
Shoplifting30.21-25.00%
Burglary30.21-57.14%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7315.780.00%
Other theft425.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences392.880.00%
Theft from the person162.680.00%
Public order151.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.030.00%
Robbery100.960.00%
Burglary70.690.00%
Shoplifting40.480.00%
Drugs30.270.00%
Bicycle theft30.210.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20242
May 20248
April 202422
January 202417
December 202316
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202449
July 20242
May 202416
April 202452
January 202445
December 202335
November 202333
October 202339

A total of 454 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 64.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202481
April 202454
January 202438
December 202351
November 202370
October 202373

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20241
May 20243
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
January 202410
December 202314
November 20236
October 202310

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 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
May 20242
April 20247
January 20249
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20242
May 20246
April 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 155 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
July 20242
May 20248
April 202433
January 202418
December 202330
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 232 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
July 20242
May 202411
April 202431
January 202447
December 202322
November 202342
October 202342

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.22 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 20233
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 4RU 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. Longmoore Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Lupus Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Denbigh Place
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Gloucester Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Paxton Terrace
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Gillingham Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Warwick Place North
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Charlwood Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Peabody Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Sussex Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hugh Mews
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Denbigh Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Churton Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Churchill Gardens Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 20. Turpentine Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cumberland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Bulleid Way
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Upper Tachbrook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Tachbrook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Moreton Terrace Mews South
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Moreton Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. Hugh Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. West Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Cambridge Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1