SW5 9BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW5 9BW

SW5 9BW, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 217 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.57 per 1,000 population. This SW5 9BW 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 9BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW5 9BW, encompassing approximately 11687 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (8.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-18.97% decrease)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)

SW5 9BW 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 9BW 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 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4918.578.89%
Anti-social behaviour474.19-18.97%
Other theft244.0214.29%
Burglary202.05150.00%
Drugs181.71800.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.5450.00%
Shoplifting111.03450.00%
Bicycle theft100.94150.00%
Vehicle crime90.8680.00%
Theft from the person70.77-12.50%
Public order50.60-50.00%
Robbery40.43-42.86%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5815.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences454.962150.00%
Other theft213.852000.00%
Public order101.80400.00%
Burglary80.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.680.00%
Theft from the person80.68300.00%
Robbery70.680.00%
Vehicle crime50.600.00%
Bicycle theft40.430.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Shoplifting20.170.00%
Other crime20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

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 order20.60-33.33%
Theft from the person20.17-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.17-50.00%
Other theft10.170.00%

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 person101.54-47.37%
Violence and sexual offences40.86-92.00%
Public order30.34-80.00%
Other theft10.26-96.15%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5016.862400.00%
Anti-social behaviour444.280.00%
Other theft263.762500.00%
Vehicle crime192.220.00%
Theft from the person191.63280.00%
Public order151.63275.00%
Burglary71.280.00%
Robbery50.60400.00%
Shoplifting50.43400.00%
Other crime30.430.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%

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 person51.37-50.00%
Public order40.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.17-94.59%
Other theft10.17-96.88%
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 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5016.8611.11%
Violence and sexual offences374.28-15.91%
Other theft323.176.67%
Vehicle crime172.7488.89%
Burglary141.45-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson121.20100.00%
Theft from the person101.03-33.33%
Robbery70.86-30.00%
Shoplifting70.6016.67%
Public order60.60-45.45%
Bicycle theft30.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4517.03-8.16%
Violence and sexual offences443.857.32%
Other theft303.76-45.45%
Burglary172.576.25%
Theft from the person151.45-6.25%
Public order111.28-47.62%
Robbery100.94400.00%
Vehicle crime90.86-35.71%
Shoplifting60.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.51-33.33%
Other crime30.510.00%
Bicycle theft30.26200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5519.5122.22%
Anti-social behaviour494.7113.95%
Violence and sexual offences414.19-24.07%
Public order213.51133.33%
Theft from the person161.8023.08%
Burglary161.3714.29%
Vehicle crime141.3740.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.2028.57%
Drugs40.77-20.00%
Robbery20.34-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5418.740.00%
Other theft454.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour433.850.00%
Burglary143.680.00%
Theft from the person131.200.00%
Vehicle crime101.110.00%
Public order90.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.770.00%
Bicycle theft60.600.00%
Drugs50.510.00%
Other crime50.430.00%
Robbery50.430.00%
Shoplifting30.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 336 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202458
April 202444
January 202450
December 202345
November 202349
October 202343

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202445
July 20242
May 20244
April 202450
March 20242
January 202437
December 202344
November 202341
October 202354

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 20248
March 20242
January 202412
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 236 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
July 20241
May 20241
April 202426
March 20241
January 202432
December 202330
November 202355
October 202345

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
April 20247
January 202414
December 202317
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20242
May 20243
April 202415
March 20244
January 20246
December 202311
November 202321
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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20245
March 20241
January 20247
December 202310
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202419
January 202417
December 20239
November 202314
October 202310

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 20247
August 20248
July 20242
May 202410
April 202419
March 20245
January 202410
December 202315
November 202316
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 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
December 20233
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW5 9BW 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. Hospital
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Coleherne Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Redcliffe Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Gaspar Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Ashburn Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1