EARLS COURT SQUARE, SW5 9DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW5 9DB

EARLS COURT SQUARE, SW5 9DB, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 225 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.13 per 1,000 population. This SW5 9DB 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 9DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW5 9DB, encompassing approximately 11179 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW5 9DB area, explore the SW5 9DB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (-17.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (6.82% increase)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)

SW5 9DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Warwick Road with total crimes: 19
  • Old Manor Yard with total crimes: 14

EARLS COURT SQUARE, SW5 9DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6120.13-17.57%
Violence and sexual offences475.466.82%
Other theft244.2014.29%
Drugs182.15800.00%
Burglary171.6188.89%
Criminal damage and arson131.5244.44%
Shoplifting111.16450.00%
Bicycle theft100.98150.00%
Theft from the person80.89-27.27%
Vehicle crime70.7240.00%
Public order50.63-64.29%
Robbery20.45-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.09-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7418.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences446.621366.67%
Other theft213.942000.00%
Public order141.88366.67%
Theft from the person111.25450.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.980.00%
Burglary90.810.00%
Robbery80.810.00%
Vehicle crime50.720.00%
Bicycle theft40.450.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
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 order30.81-40.00%
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 person101.88-44.44%
Public order50.89-64.29%
Violence and sexual offences50.45-88.37%
Other theft10.45-96.15%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5617.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences435.012050.00%
Other theft263.852500.00%
Theft from the person182.33260.00%
Public order141.61180.00%
Vehicle crime101.250.00%
Burglary60.890.00%
Robbery60.54500.00%
Shoplifting50.54400.00%
Other crime40.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.09-66.67%

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 order51.61-37.50%
Theft from the person50.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-72.73%
Violence and sexual offences20.27-95.12%
Other theft10.18-96.77%
Robbery10.09-85.71%
Shoplifting10.09-85.71%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6218.528.77%
Violence and sexual offences415.55-16.33%
Other theft313.670.00%
Vehicle crime132.7785.71%
Criminal damage and arson111.1683.33%
Burglary110.980.00%
Theft from the person100.98-37.50%
Public order80.89-33.33%
Robbery70.72-12.50%
Shoplifting70.6316.67%
Drugs30.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5718.5218.75%
Violence and sexual offences495.1011.36%
Other theft314.38-49.18%
Theft from the person162.770.00%
Public order121.43-42.86%
Burglary111.07-35.29%
Robbery80.98300.00%
Vehicle crime70.7216.67%
Shoplifting60.63500.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.54-50.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.18-33.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6121.2932.61%
Anti-social behaviour485.466.67%
Violence and sexual offences444.29-13.73%
Public order213.94133.33%
Burglary171.8841.67%
Theft from the person161.5223.08%
Criminal damage and arson121.4371.43%
Drugs71.0740.00%
Vehicle crime60.63-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.54-62.50%
Robbery20.27-60.00%
Shoplifting10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5119.320.00%
Other theft464.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour454.110.00%
Theft from the person134.030.00%
Burglary121.160.00%
Public order91.070.00%
Vehicle crime80.810.00%
Bicycle theft80.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.720.00%
Drugs50.630.00%
Robbery50.450.00%
Other crime40.450.00%
Shoplifting30.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 403 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202474
April 202456
January 202462
December 202357
November 202348
October 202345

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202444
July 20243
May 20245
April 202443
March 20242
January 202441
December 202349
November 202344
October 202351

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
April 20246
January 202411
December 202311
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 20241
March 20243
January 202411
December 20236
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202414
July 20243
May 20245
April 202414
March 20245
January 20248
December 202312
November 202321
October 20239

A total of 243 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
July 20241
May 20241
April 202426
March 20241
January 202431
December 202331
November 202361
October 202346

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202410
January 202413
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 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
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 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 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
April 20246
March 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 109 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20242
May 202410
April 202418
March 20245
January 202410
December 202316
November 202316
October 202313

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. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
December 20232
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW5 9DB 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. Warwick Road
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Old Manor Yard
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Collingham Place
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Philbeach Gardens
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Coleherne Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Courtfield Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Spear Mews
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Longridge Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Nevern Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Empress Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Coleherne Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Redcliffe Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Hogarth Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Farnell Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Child'S Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Kenway Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Eardley Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1