SW5 0LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW5 0LP

SW5 0LP, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 141 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.41 per 1,000 population. This SW5 0LP 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 0LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW5 0LP, encompassing approximately 5548 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-19.44% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)

SW5 0LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Gaspar Mews with total crimes: 10
  • Gloucester Road with total crimes: 8

SW5 0LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2925.41-19.44%
Violence and sexual offences265.2313.04%
Other theft204.6981.82%
Shoplifting143.60600.00%
Burglary132.5285.71%
Vehicle crime132.34160.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3450.00%
Bicycle theft51.0866.67%
Public order40.900.00%
Drugs40.7233.33%
Theft from the person30.72-25.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Robbery20.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3618.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences236.492200.00%
Other theft114.151000.00%
Burglary71.980.00%
Vehicle crime51.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.900.00%
Theft from the person40.72300.00%
Public order40.72300.00%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.720.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.180.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order31.44-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Theft from the person20.36-81.82%
Other theft10.36-95.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2928.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences295.232800.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.230.00%
Other theft203.780.00%
Shoplifting183.600.00%
Theft from the person113.24175.00%
Burglary91.980.00%
Public order91.62350.00%
Bicycle theft41.620.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41.80-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-50.00%
Public order20.54-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-96.55%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2925.5911.54%
Vehicle crime245.23118.18%
Anti-social behaviour214.330.00%
Other theft213.785.00%
Burglary153.7815.38%
Shoplifting112.70175.00%
Theft from the person71.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.260.00%
Public order41.08-42.86%
Robbery30.72-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.7136.84%
Anti-social behaviour214.69-34.38%
Other theft203.785.26%
Theft from the person143.60-17.65%
Burglary132.520.00%
Vehicle crime112.34-47.62%
Public order71.98133.33%
Robbery51.2666.67%
Shoplifting40.90-33.33%
Drugs20.720.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3225.956.67%
Vehicle crime215.7740.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.78-36.67%
Other theft193.42-13.64%
Theft from the person173.42183.33%
Burglary133.0685.71%
Criminal damage and arson82.34300.00%
Shoplifting61.440.00%
Robbery31.08200.00%
Public order30.54-50.00%
Drugs20.54-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.36-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3023.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour305.410.00%
Other theft225.410.00%
Vehicle crime153.970.00%
Burglary72.700.00%
Theft from the person61.260.00%
Shoplifting61.080.00%
Public order61.080.00%
Bicycle theft41.080.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202436
April 202421
January 202421
December 202321
November 202332
October 202330

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

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 20249
January 202415
December 202313
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20246
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202429
January 202424
December 202311
November 202321
October 202315

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 202411
March 20244
January 20247
December 202314
November 202317
October 20236

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202423
July 20241
April 202429
March 20241
January 202429
December 202326
November 202319
October 202330

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 135 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241
April 202420
January 202421
December 202320
November 202319
October 202322

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243
April 20249
March 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
April 202418
January 202411
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW5 0LP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Gaspar Mews
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Gloucester Road
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Wetherby Mews
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stanhope Mews West
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Laverton Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. South Bolton Gardens
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Coleherne Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Drayton Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wetherby Place
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Courtfield Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Coleherne Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Redcliffe Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Brechin Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hereford Square
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 16. Gaspar Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Farnell Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Eagle Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Ashburn Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Ashburn Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Colbeck Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 24. Courtfield Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Boltons Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Gledhow Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Bramham Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Nightclub
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cathcart Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Tregunter Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1