SW5 0BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW5 0BS

SW5 0BS, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 194 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.32 per 1,000 population. This SW5 0BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW5 postcode area, which has experienced 225 crimes and a crime rate of 16.08 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW5 0BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW5 0BS, encompassing approximately 8692 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW5 0BS area, explore the SW5 0BS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (18.42% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)

SW5 0BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Old Manor Yard with total crimes: 14
  • Collingham Place with total crimes: 11

SW5 0BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4522.3218.42%
Anti-social behaviour425.18-22.22%
Other theft214.8316.67%
Drugs162.42700.00%
Burglary141.84133.33%
Vehicle crime131.6185.71%
Criminal damage and arson121.509.09%
Shoplifting101.38400.00%
Theft from the person71.1575.00%
Bicycle theft60.8150.00%
Public order40.69-55.56%
Robbery30.46-57.14%
Other crime10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5418.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences386.211800.00%
Other theft184.371700.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.070.00%
Public order91.27350.00%
Vehicle crime71.040.00%
Robbery70.810.00%
Burglary60.810.00%
Bicycle theft40.690.00%
Theft from the person40.46100.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.81-33.33%
Theft from the person20.23-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person102.07-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.15-90.91%
Public order30.46-72.73%
Other theft10.35-94.74%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4420.822100.00%
Anti-social behaviour385.060.00%
Vehicle crime264.370.00%
Theft from the person202.99300.00%
Other theft192.301800.00%
Public order112.19175.00%
Burglary81.270.00%
Shoplifting50.92400.00%
Robbery40.58300.00%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51.84-44.44%
Public order40.58-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-81.82%
Violence and sexual offences20.23-94.74%
Other theft10.23-96.55%
Robbery10.12-85.71%
Shoplifting10.12-85.71%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4822.439.09%
Violence and sexual offences385.52-13.64%
Other theft294.37-9.38%
Vehicle crime243.34140.00%
Burglary122.76-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson111.38266.67%
Theft from the person91.27-35.71%
Robbery71.04-12.50%
Shoplifting70.8116.67%
Public order50.81-61.54%
Bicycle theft20.58100.00%
Drugs20.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4422.5522.22%
Anti-social behaviour445.06-4.35%
Other theft325.06-28.89%
Burglary173.6830.77%
Theft from the person141.96-17.65%
Public order131.61-35.00%
Vehicle crime101.50-41.18%
Robbery81.15166.67%
Shoplifting60.920.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.35-72.73%
Drugs10.35-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4624.392.22%
Other theft455.2950.00%
Violence and sexual offences365.18-26.53%
Public order204.14122.22%
Vehicle crime172.3021.43%
Theft from the person171.9654.55%
Burglary131.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.5083.33%
Drugs31.27-50.00%
Robbery30.35-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4922.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour455.640.00%
Other theft305.180.00%
Vehicle crime143.450.00%
Burglary131.610.00%
Theft from the person111.500.00%
Public order91.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.040.00%
Drugs60.690.00%
Bicycle theft50.690.00%
Robbery40.580.00%
Other crime30.460.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 202426
January 202424
December 202310
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 99 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
May 202410
April 202420
March 20245
January 20249
December 202314
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 197 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
July 20241
May 20241
April 202419
March 20241
January 202429
December 202332
November 202345
October 202330

A total of 317 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202454
April 202438
January 202448
December 202344
November 202346
October 202345

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 20248
January 202412
December 202317
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
March 20242
January 202411
December 20233
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202438
July 20242
May 20244
April 202444
March 20242
January 202438
December 202344
November 202336
October 202349

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20242
May 20243
April 202411
March 20244
January 20245
December 202313
November 202320
October 20239

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20244
March 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20247
December 20236
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW5 0BS 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. Old Manor Yard
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Collingham Place
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Gaspar Mews
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Penywern Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Wetherby Mews
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Earl'S Court Gardens
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Laverton Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. South Bolton Gardens
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Trebovir Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Kempsford Gardens
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Coleherne Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Wetherby Place
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Courtfield Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Coleherne Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Redcliffe Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Gaspar Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Hogarth Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Farnell Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Kenway Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Eagle Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Ashburn Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Ashburn Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Colbeck Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 28. Courtfield Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Boltons Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Gledhow Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1