SW5 9JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW5 9JX

SW5 9JX, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.03 per 1,000 population. This SW5 9JX 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 9JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW5 9JX, encompassing approximately 4721 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-44.68% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)

SW5 9JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Penywern Road with total crimes: 10
  • Nevern Square with total crimes: 10
  • Telephone Place with total crimes: 8

SW5 9JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2622.03-44.68%
Violence and sexual offences215.51-12.50%
Other theft144.45100.00%
Drugs82.97700.00%
Burglary81.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.690.00%
Vehicle crime61.480.00%
Theft from the person61.270.00%
Public order41.27-55.56%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4724.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences249.95700.00%
Public order95.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.910.00%
Other theft71.48600.00%
Theft from the person61.48200.00%
Vehicle crime61.270.00%
Burglary41.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

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 order32.12-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.64-40.00%
Theft from the person20.64-80.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

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 person104.45-33.33%
Public order52.12-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.06-83.87%
Other theft11.06-92.31%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3124.781450.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.570.00%
Theft from the person154.66200.00%
Other theft133.181200.00%
Public order102.75100.00%
Vehicle crime82.120.00%
Burglary71.690.00%
Robbery41.48300.00%
Other crime40.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

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 order53.810.00%
Theft from the person51.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.64-93.94%
Other theft10.42-90.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.883.12%
Anti-social behaviour276.9912.50%
Other theft105.72-37.50%
Vehicle crime72.1216.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.48-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.270.00%
Burglary51.06-37.50%
Theft from the person51.06-44.44%
Public order51.06-28.57%
Robbery21.06100.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.72-13.51%
Anti-social behaviour246.78-7.69%
Other theft165.08-33.33%
Theft from the person93.390.00%
Burglary81.91-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson71.69-22.22%
Public order71.48-46.15%
Vehicle crime61.48100.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Robbery10.42-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3729.86-5.13%
Anti-social behaviour267.84-13.33%
Other theft245.5133.33%
Public order135.08160.00%
Burglary112.7537.50%
Theft from the person92.3380.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.91125.00%
Robbery41.910.00%
Drugs30.85-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.64-80.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3928.81-9.30%
Anti-social behaviour308.26-23.08%
Other theft186.3550.00%
Burglary83.8114.29%
Vehicle crime71.69133.33%
Drugs51.48400.00%
Public order51.06-64.29%
Theft from the person51.06-64.29%
Bicycle theft51.060.00%
Other crime41.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85-50.00%
Robbery40.85100.00%
Possession of weapons20.85100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4330.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour399.110.00%
Public order148.260.00%
Theft from the person142.970.00%
Other theft122.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.540.00%
Burglary71.690.00%
Vehicle crime31.480.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202424
July 20243
May 20245
April 202431
March 20242
January 202433
December 202332
November 202337
October 202339
September 202343

A total of 241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202447
April 202422
January 202427
December 202324
November 202326
October 202330
September 202339

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20241
March 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 202410
December 202316
November 202324
October 202318
September 202312

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243
May 20245
April 202410
March 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 202313
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 86 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
May 202410
April 202415
March 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 20239
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20247
January 20245
December 20238
November 202311
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Penywern Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Nevern Square
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Telephone Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Trebovir Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
  • 5. Kempsford Gardens
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Coleherne Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Seagrave Road
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Empress Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Coleherne Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Farnell Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Racton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Eardley Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Redcliffe Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Earl'S Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Stanier Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Thaxton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Marchbank Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Lerry Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Old Brompton Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 22. Kramer Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Nightclub
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Warwick Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Finborough Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Bellamy Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Sedlescombe Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Tamworth Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Halford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1