SW5 9BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW5 9BL

SW5 9BL, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 199 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.73 per 1,000 population. This SW5 9BL 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 9BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW5 9BL, encompassing approximately 10622 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (17.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-26.79% decrease)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)

SW5 9BL 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 9BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4718.7317.50%
Anti-social behaviour414.42-26.79%
Other theft223.864.76%
Burglary202.07233.33%
Drugs171.88750.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.6011.11%
Shoplifting100.94400.00%
Bicycle theft90.94200.00%
Vehicle crime70.8540.00%
Theft from the person70.66-30.00%
Public order50.66-58.33%
Robbery40.47-42.86%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5616.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences405.271233.33%
Other theft213.772000.00%
Public order121.98300.00%
Theft from the person101.13400.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.940.00%
Robbery70.850.00%
Burglary60.660.00%
Vehicle crime50.560.00%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Shoplifting20.190.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

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 order30.85-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.28-40.00%
Theft from the person20.28-80.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

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 person101.98-41.18%
Public order50.94-61.54%
Violence and sexual offences50.47-89.58%
Other theft10.47-96.15%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4817.702300.00%
Anti-social behaviour394.520.00%
Other theft263.672500.00%
Vehicle crime192.450.00%
Theft from the person171.79240.00%
Public order131.60160.00%
Burglary71.220.00%
Robbery60.66500.00%
Shoplifting50.56400.00%
Other crime30.470.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-66.67%

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 order51.69-37.50%
Theft from the person50.47-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.47-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.28-94.87%
Other theft10.19-96.67%
Robbery10.09-85.71%
Shoplifting10.09-85.71%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4718.1717.50%
Violence and sexual offences394.42-4.88%
Other theft303.67-6.25%
Vehicle crime162.82128.57%
Criminal damage and arson121.51140.00%
Burglary121.13-25.00%
Public order81.13-27.27%
Theft from the person80.75-42.86%
Robbery70.75-12.50%
Shoplifting70.6616.67%
Bicycle theft30.660.00%
Drugs30.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4117.512.50%
Anti-social behaviour403.86-11.11%
Other theft323.77-41.82%
Burglary163.01-5.88%
Theft from the person141.51-12.50%
Public order111.32-50.00%
Robbery81.04166.67%
Vehicle crime70.75-50.00%
Shoplifting60.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.56-50.00%
Other crime30.470.00%
Bicycle theft30.28200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5521.2834.15%
Anti-social behaviour455.18-2.17%
Violence and sexual offences404.24-24.53%
Public order223.77175.00%
Burglary172.0721.43%
Theft from the person161.6023.08%
Vehicle crime141.5127.27%
Criminal damage and arson101.3266.67%
Drugs30.94-50.00%
Robbery30.28-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5320.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour464.990.00%
Other theft414.330.00%
Burglary143.860.00%
Theft from the person131.320.00%
Vehicle crime111.220.00%
Public order81.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.750.00%
Drugs60.560.00%
Bicycle theft50.560.00%
Other crime40.470.00%
Robbery40.380.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 314 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202456
April 202439
January 202447
December 202340
November 202345
October 202346

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202440
July 20243
May 20245
April 202448
March 20242
January 202439
December 202341
November 202340
October 202353

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20246
April 20247
January 202412
December 202316
November 202317
October 202314

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

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20241
March 20243
January 202412
December 20235
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.20 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 202413
March 20245
January 20248
December 202311
November 202322
October 20238

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20246
March 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202419
January 202416
December 20237
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 230 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
July 20241
May 20241
April 202426
March 20241
January 202430
December 202332
November 202355
October 202341

A total of 102 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20242
May 202410
April 202417
March 20245
January 20248
December 202314
November 202316
October 202313

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 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

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