SW5 9BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW5 9BD

SW5 9BD, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 212 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.35 per 1,000 population. This SW5 9BD 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 9BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW5 9BD, encompassing approximately 10955 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (11.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)

SW5 9BD 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 9BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4919.3511.36%
Anti-social behaviour444.47-21.43%
Other theft244.0214.29%
Burglary202.19185.71%
Drugs181.83800.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.6450.00%
Shoplifting111.10450.00%
Bicycle theft101.00150.00%
Vehicle crime80.9160.00%
Theft from the person60.73-40.00%
Public order50.55-58.33%
Robbery40.46-42.86%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5616.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences445.111366.67%
Other theft214.022000.00%
Public order121.92300.00%
Theft from the person101.10400.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.910.00%
Burglary70.730.00%
Robbery70.640.00%
Vehicle crime50.640.00%
Bicycle theft40.460.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Shoplifting20.180.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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 order30.82-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.27-40.00%
Theft from the person20.27-80.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

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 person101.92-47.37%
Public order50.91-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences50.46-89.58%
Other theft10.46-96.30%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4817.802300.00%
Anti-social behaviour414.380.00%
Other theft273.742600.00%
Vehicle crime192.460.00%
Theft from the person191.73280.00%
Public order151.73200.00%
Burglary71.370.00%
Robbery60.64500.00%
Shoplifting50.55400.00%
Other crime30.460.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-66.67%

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 order51.64-37.50%
Theft from the person50.46-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.46-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.27-94.87%
Other theft10.18-96.88%
Robbery10.09-85.71%
Shoplifting10.09-85.71%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5018.2625.00%
Violence and sexual offences394.56-7.14%
Other theft323.563.23%
Vehicle crime172.92112.50%
Burglary141.55-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson121.28140.00%
Public order81.10-27.27%
Theft from the person80.73-46.67%
Robbery70.73-22.22%
Shoplifting70.6416.67%
Bicycle theft30.640.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4217.252.44%
Anti-social behaviour403.83-13.04%
Other theft313.65-44.64%
Burglary162.830.00%
Theft from the person151.46-11.76%
Public order111.37-50.00%
Robbery91.00350.00%
Vehicle crime80.82-42.86%
Shoplifting60.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.55-44.44%
Other crime30.460.00%
Bicycle theft30.27200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5620.8124.44%
Anti-social behaviour465.119.52%
Violence and sexual offences414.20-22.64%
Public order223.74144.44%
Theft from the person172.0130.77%
Burglary161.5514.29%
Vehicle crime141.4627.27%
Criminal damage and arson91.2850.00%
Drugs40.82-33.33%
Robbery20.37-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5319.810.00%
Other theft454.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour424.110.00%
Burglary143.830.00%
Theft from the person131.280.00%
Vehicle crime111.190.00%
Public order91.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.820.00%
Bicycle theft60.550.00%
Drugs60.550.00%
Robbery50.550.00%
Other crime40.460.00%
Shoplifting30.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 319 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202456
April 202441
January 202450
December 202340
November 202346
October 202342

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202444
July 20243
May 20245
April 202448
March 20242
January 202439
December 202342
November 202341
October 202353

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 20241
March 20243
January 202412
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 239 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
July 20241
May 20241
April 202427
March 20241
January 202432
December 202331
November 202356
October 202345

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
April 20247
January 202414
December 202316
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20243
May 20245
April 202415
March 20245
January 20248
December 202311
November 202322
October 20239

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202419
January 202417
December 20238
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 105 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20242
May 202410
April 202419
March 20245
January 20248
December 202315
November 202317
October 202313

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 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
December 20233
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW5 9BD 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. 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. Wetherby Mews
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Earl'S Court Gardens
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Laverton Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Templeton Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. South Bolton Gardens
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Trebovir Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
  • 15. Kempsford Gardens
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Coleherne Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Courtfield Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Spear Mews
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Coleherne Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Redcliffe Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Gaspar Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Hogarth Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Farnell Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Child'S Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kenway Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Eardley Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Colbeck Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 30. Courtfield Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1