SW5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW5

SW5, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 232 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.58 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SW5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SW5, encompassing approximately 13991 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (-6.35% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (2.08% increase)
  • Other theft: (26) incidents (23.81% increase)

SW5 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Warwick Road with total crimes: 19
  • Old Manor Yard with total crimes: 14

SW5 Crime Map

Postcodes in SW5

The postcode district are associated with the SW5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SW5 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5916.58-6.35%
Violence and sexual offences494.222.08%
Other theft263.5023.81%
Burglary191.86111.11%
Drugs171.36750.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.2287.50%
Bicycle theft111.07175.00%
Shoplifting110.79450.00%
Theft from the person70.79-30.00%
Vehicle crime70.5016.67%
Public order50.50-61.54%
Robbery40.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.07-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6314.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences484.501500.00%
Other theft213.432000.00%
Public order131.50333.33%
Theft from the person100.93400.00%
Burglary90.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.640.00%
Robbery80.570.00%
Vehicle crime60.570.00%
Bicycle theft40.430.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Shoplifting20.140.00%
Other crime20.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order30.64-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.21-40.00%
Theft from the person20.21-80.00%
Other theft10.140.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person101.50-50.00%
Public order50.71-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences50.36-90.00%
Other theft10.36-96.55%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5715.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences504.072400.00%
Other theft293.572800.00%
Theft from the person202.07300.00%
Vehicle crime151.430.00%
Public order151.07200.00%
Burglary71.070.00%
Robbery60.50500.00%
Shoplifting50.43400.00%
Other crime40.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.07-66.67%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order51.29-37.50%
Theft from the person50.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.36-76.92%
Violence and sexual offences20.21-95.35%
Other theft10.14-96.88%
Robbery10.07-85.71%
Shoplifting10.07-85.71%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5815.1516.00%
Violence and sexual offences434.15-14.00%
Other theft323.076.67%
Vehicle crime142.2940.00%
Burglary131.0044.44%
Criminal damage and arson130.93116.67%
Theft from the person100.93-33.33%
Public order80.71-20.00%
Robbery70.57-22.22%
Shoplifting70.5016.67%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Drugs30.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5014.2228.21%
Anti-social behaviour503.5713.64%
Other theft303.57-45.45%
Theft from the person152.14-11.76%
Public order101.07-54.55%
Vehicle crime100.71-33.33%
Burglary90.71-18.18%
Robbery90.64350.00%
Shoplifting60.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.43-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5516.0117.02%
Anti-social behaviour443.93-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences393.14-25.00%
Public order222.79175.00%
Theft from the person171.5730.77%
Vehicle crime151.2250.00%
Burglary111.07-21.43%
Drugs80.7960.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.570.00%
Bicycle theft30.57-57.14%
Robbery20.21-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5216.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour483.720.00%
Other theft473.430.00%
Burglary143.360.00%
Theft from the person131.000.00%
Vehicle crime100.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.710.00%
Public order80.570.00%
Bicycle theft70.570.00%
Drugs50.500.00%
Robbery50.360.00%
Other crime40.360.00%
Shoplifting30.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20242
May 202410
April 202420
March 20245
January 202410
December 202315
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 379 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202463
April 202457
January 202458
December 202350
November 202344
October 202348

A total of 341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202448
July 20243
May 20245
April 202450
March 20242
January 202443
December 202350
November 202339
October 202352

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
April 20241
March 20243
January 202413
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 243 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
July 20241
May 20241
April 202429
March 20241
January 202432
December 202330
November 202355
October 202347

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
April 20247
January 202413
December 20239
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 20243
May 20245
April 202415
March 20245
January 20248
December 202310
November 202322
October 20238

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20246
March 20241
January 20247
December 20239
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202415
January 202414
December 202310
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20247
December 20236
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
December 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW5 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Warwick Road
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Old Manor Yard
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Collingham Place
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Gaspar Mews
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Penywern Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Nevern Square
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Earl'S Court Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Wetherby Mews
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Earl'S Court Gardens
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Laverton Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Templeton Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Philbeach Gardens
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. South Bolton Gardens
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Trebovir Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
  • 17. Kempsford Gardens
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Coleherne Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Courtfield Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Spear Mews
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Longridge Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Nevern Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Coleherne Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Gaspar Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Hogarth Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Farnell Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Child'S Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Kenway Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Eardley Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Colbeck Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2