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

Overview of Crime in SW5 9DP

EARLS COURT SQUARE, SW5 9DP, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 178 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.00 per 1,000 population. This SW5 9DP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW5 postcode area, which has experienced 190 crimes and a crime rate of 13.58 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW5 9DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW5 9DP, encompassing approximately 11125 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (1233.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (2000.00% increase)

SW5 9DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Penywern Road with total crimes: 16
  • Earl'S Court Gardens with total crimes: 13
  • Old Manor Yard with total crimes: 12

EARLS COURT SQUARE, SW5 9DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5916.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences405.301233.33%
Other theft213.602000.00%
Public order121.89300.00%
Theft from the person101.08400.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.900.00%
Robbery70.720.00%
Burglary60.630.00%
Vehicle crime50.540.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
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 person101.89-41.18%
Public order50.90-61.54%
Violence and sexual offences50.45-88.64%
Other theft10.45-96.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4416.092100.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.950.00%
Other theft253.692400.00%
Theft from the person172.25240.00%
Vehicle crime141.530.00%
Public order131.26160.00%
Burglary71.170.00%
Robbery60.63500.00%
Shoplifting50.54400.00%
Other crime30.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
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 order51.62-37.50%
Theft from the person50.45-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.27-94.59%
Other theft10.18-96.67%
Robbery10.09-85.71%
Shoplifting10.09-85.71%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4816.729.09%
Violence and sexual offences374.31-17.78%
Other theft303.330.00%
Vehicle crime142.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.26140.00%
Burglary101.08-23.08%
Public order80.90-27.27%
Theft from the person80.72-42.86%
Robbery70.72-12.50%
Shoplifting70.6316.67%
Bicycle theft20.63-33.33%
Drugs20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4516.907.14%
Anti-social behaviour444.04-6.38%
Other theft303.95-46.43%
Theft from the person142.70-12.50%
Burglary131.26-18.75%
Public order111.17-47.62%
Robbery80.99300.00%
Vehicle crime70.72-22.22%
Shoplifting60.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.54-44.44%
Bicycle theft30.45200.00%
Other crime20.270.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5620.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour475.0317.50%
Violence and sexual offences424.22-14.29%
Public order213.78133.33%
Theft from the person161.8923.08%
Burglary161.4433.33%
Vehicle crime91.4412.50%
Criminal damage and arson90.8180.00%
Drugs40.81-20.00%
Robbery20.36-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4917.980.00%
Other theft424.4035.48%
Anti-social behaviour403.78-41.18%
Theft from the person133.60-23.53%
Burglary121.1750.00%
Public order91.08-55.00%
Vehicle crime80.81100.00%
Drugs50.72150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.450.00%
Robbery50.450.00%
Bicycle theft50.45400.00%
Other crime40.450.00%
Shoplifting30.36-40.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6819.4136.00%
Violence and sexual offences496.114.26%
Other theft314.40-3.12%
Public order202.7953.85%
Theft from the person171.80142.86%
Burglary81.53-20.00%
Robbery50.72-28.57%
Shoplifting50.4566.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.450.00%
Vehicle crime40.45-33.33%
Drugs20.36-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5016.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences474.490.00%
Other theft324.220.00%
Public order132.880.00%
Burglary101.170.00%
Drugs70.900.00%
Theft from the person70.630.00%
Robbery70.630.00%
Vehicle crime60.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.540.00%
Shoplifting30.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 397 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202459
April 202441
January 202448
December 202344
November 202347
October 202340
September 202368
August 202350

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
July 20243
May 20245
April 202444
March 20242
January 202437
December 202345
November 202342
October 202349
September 202349
August 202347

A total of 270 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 20241
May 20241
April 202425
March 20241
January 202430
December 202330
November 202356
October 202342
September 202331
August 202332

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202414
January 202414
December 20237
November 20239
October 20238
September 20234
August 20236

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232
August 20237

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20243
May 20245
April 202413
March 20245
January 20248
December 202311
November 202321
October 20239
September 202320
August 202313

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20246
March 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235
August 20237

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20247
December 20236
October 20233
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 119 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20242
May 202410
April 202417
March 20245
January 20248
December 202314
November 202316
October 202313
September 202317
August 20237

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20247
January 202410
December 202313
November 202316
October 202312
September 20238
August 202310

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW5 9DP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Penywern Road
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Earl'S Court Gardens
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Old Manor Yard
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total9
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Earls Court (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Wetherby Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hogarth Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Trebovir Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Longridge Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Earl'S Court Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. West Brompton (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Farnell Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Templeton Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Spear Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Nevern Square
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Coleherne Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Redcliffe Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Collingham Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Morton Mews
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Redfield Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Knaresborough Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. A3218
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Eardley Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Coleherne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Westgate Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. Child'S Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 29. Redfield Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Kempsford Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2