VICTORIA SQUARE, SW1W 0RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1W 0RA

VICTORIA SQUARE, SW1W 0RA, Westminster has recorded a total of 285 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 370.50 per 1,000 population. This SW1W 0RA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1W postcode area, which has experienced 217 crimes and a crime rate of 31.99 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1W 0RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1W 0RA, encompassing approximately 769 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1W 0RA area, explore the SW1W 0RA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (68) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (17.31% increase)
  • Other theft: (41) incidents (36.67% increase)

SW1W 0RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Terminus Place with total crimes: 45
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 36
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 35

VICTORIA SQUARE, SW1W 0RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person68370.5088.89%
Anti-social behaviour6188.4017.31%
Other theft4179.3036.67%
Violence and sexual offences3653.3016.13%
Shoplifting3346.80200.00%
Public order1142.90-47.62%
Robbery614.3050.00%
Drugs67.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.80-25.00%
Burglary67.8020.00%
Vehicle crime47.8033.33%
Possession of weapons35.200.00%
Bicycle theft23.900.00%
Other crime22.600.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52271.700.00%
Theft from the person3667.601700.00%
Violence and sexual offences3146.801450.00%
Other theft3040.301400.00%
Public order2139.00950.00%
Shoplifting1127.301000.00%
Criminal damage and arson814.300.00%
Burglary510.400.00%
Robbery46.50300.00%
Vehicle crime35.200.00%
Drugs33.90200.00%
Possession of weapons33.90200.00%
Other crime23.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft215.60-60.00%
Public order22.60-66.67%
Theft from the person22.60-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences22.60-60.00%
Drugs12.600.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Robbery11.300.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1644.20-81.61%
Public order620.80-40.00%
Other theft57.80-87.80%
Violence and sexual offences56.50-82.14%
Criminal damage and arson16.500.00%
Shoplifting11.30-95.45%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person87331.50383.33%
Anti-social behaviour48113.100.00%
Other theft4162.40925.00%
Violence and sexual offences2853.30180.00%
Shoplifting2236.400.00%
Public order1028.60100.00%
Drugs413.00300.00%
Burglary45.200.00%
Vehicle crime35.200.00%
Robbery33.900.00%
Possession of weapons23.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.600.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Bicycle theft11.300.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1849.40-81.63%
Violence and sexual offences1023.40-72.97%
Public order513.00-66.67%
Other theft46.50-94.94%
Drugs15.20-87.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person98418.606.52%
Other theft79127.4021.54%
Violence and sexual offences37102.705.71%
Anti-social behaviour3448.10-15.00%
Shoplifting1944.2035.71%
Public order1524.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson1319.50225.00%
Robbery1016.9011.11%
Drugs813.00-38.46%
Vehicle crime510.4025.00%
Bicycle theft26.50-33.33%
Burglary22.60-80.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person92396.50-9.80%
Other theft65119.60-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour4084.50-18.37%
Violence and sexual offences3552.00-32.69%
Public order1545.507.14%
Shoplifting1419.50-17.65%
Drugs1318.2044.44%
Burglary1016.9066.67%
Robbery913.000.00%
Vehicle crime411.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.20-55.56%
Bicycle theft35.200.00%
Possession of weapons13.90-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person102461.500.00%
Other theft78132.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52101.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour4967.600.00%
Shoplifting1763.700.00%
Public order1422.100.00%
Robbery918.200.00%
Drugs911.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson911.700.00%
Burglary611.700.00%
Vehicle crime37.800.00%
Possession of weapons33.900.00%
Bicycle theft33.900.00%
Other crime13.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 519 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 57.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202436
July 20242
May 202416
April 202487
March 202418
January 202498
December 202392
November 2023102

A total of 284 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 47.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202452
April 202448
January 202434
December 202340
November 202349

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
July 20242
May 20246
April 202410
March 20245
January 202415
December 202315
November 202314

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
April 20243
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202431
July 20242
May 20245
April 202428
March 202410
January 202437
December 202335
November 202352

A total of 345 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202430
July 20242
May 20245
April 202441
March 20244
January 202479
December 202365
November 202378

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20248
December 202313
November 20239

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
May 20241
April 20241
January 202413
December 20234
November 20239

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20244
January 20242
December 202310
November 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241
April 202422
January 202419
December 202314
November 202317

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1W 0RA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Terminus Place
    Total45
    Other theft14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Theft from the person9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total36
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft4
    Burglary2
    Other crime2
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total35
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ambrosden Avenue
    Total30
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Buckingham Mews
    Total20
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Carlisle Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Eccleston Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Phipps Mews
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Thirleby Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ashley Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Victoria Square
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Palace Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 13. King'S Scholars' Passage
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Buckingham Gate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Palace Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Hudson'S Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Morpeth Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. Chester Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Grosvenor Gardens Mews East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Eaton Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Warwick Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Lower Belgrave Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Ebury Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Upper Belgrave Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Wilton Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Belgrave Mews South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Chester Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Constitution Hill
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Stafford Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Beeston Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1