SW5 0SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW5 0SY

SW5 0SY, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 227 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.59 per 1,000 population. This SW5 0SY 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 0SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW5 0SY, encompassing approximately 12212 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)

SW5 0SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Old Manor Yard with total crimes: 14
  • Collingham Place with total crimes: 11

SW5 0SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5018.594.17%
Anti-social behaviour454.09-21.05%
Other theft243.6820.00%
Burglary221.97120.00%
Drugs171.80750.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.3977.78%
Shoplifting121.31300.00%
Vehicle crime100.9866.67%
Bicycle theft90.82125.00%
Theft from the person80.740.00%
Public order70.66-36.36%
Robbery50.57-37.50%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5715.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences484.672300.00%
Other theft203.931900.00%
Public order111.64450.00%
Burglary100.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.820.00%
Robbery80.740.00%
Theft from the person80.66300.00%
Vehicle crime60.660.00%
Bicycle theft40.490.00%
Shoplifting30.330.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Other crime20.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

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 order20.57-33.33%
Theft from the person20.16-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.16-50.00%
Other theft10.160.00%

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 person101.47-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.82-93.10%
Public order30.33-78.57%
Other theft10.25-96.30%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5817.362800.00%
Anti-social behaviour494.750.00%
Other theft274.012600.00%
Theft from the person202.21300.00%
Vehicle crime181.640.00%
Public order141.47250.00%
Burglary71.150.00%
Shoplifting60.57500.00%
Robbery60.49500.00%
Other crime40.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

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 person51.31-50.00%
Public order40.41-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.16-94.29%
Other theft10.16-96.77%
Robbery10.08-88.89%
Shoplifting10.08-90.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4215.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences353.44-32.69%
Other theft312.873.33%
Vehicle crime162.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson121.31100.00%
Burglary120.980.00%
Shoplifting100.9866.67%
Theft from the person100.82-33.33%
Robbery90.82-10.00%
Public order70.74-22.22%
Drugs40.570.00%
Bicycle theft30.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5216.2126.83%
Anti-social behaviour424.26-4.55%
Other theft303.44-41.18%
Theft from the person152.46-6.25%
Burglary121.230.00%
Vehicle crime120.98-14.29%
Robbery100.98400.00%
Public order90.82-60.87%
Shoplifting60.74500.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.490.00%
Bicycle theft30.49200.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5117.774.08%
Anti-social behaviour444.187.32%
Violence and sexual offences413.60-14.58%
Public order233.36155.56%
Theft from the person161.8814.29%
Vehicle crime141.3175.00%
Burglary121.15-14.29%
Drugs60.9820.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.49-40.00%
Robbery20.49-60.00%
Shoplifting10.16-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4917.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences484.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.930.00%
Burglary143.360.00%
Theft from the person141.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.150.00%
Public order90.820.00%
Vehicle crime80.740.00%
Drugs50.660.00%
Other crime50.410.00%
Robbery50.410.00%
Shoplifting40.410.00%
Bicycle theft30.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202410
April 20247
January 202412
December 202312
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20246
March 20241
January 202410
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 108 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20242
May 202410
April 202420
March 20245
January 202410
December 202315
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202418
January 202416
December 202312
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 320 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202457
April 202449
January 202442
December 202342
November 202344
October 202341

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202448
July 20242
May 20244
April 202458
March 20242
January 202435
December 202352
November 202341
October 202348

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
March 20242
January 202412
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 235 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
July 20241
May 20241
April 202427
March 20241
January 202431
December 202330
November 202351
October 202349

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20242
May 20243
April 202414
March 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 202323
October 20239

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20246
March 20241
January 20249
December 202310
November 20232
October 20235

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 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
December 20231
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total25
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    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. Nevern Square
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Earl'S Court Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Lexham Mews
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 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. South Bolton Gardens
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Trebovir Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
  • 16. Kempsford Gardens
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Courtfield Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Spear Mews
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Longridge Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hospital
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 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