KEMPSFORD GARDENS, SW5 9LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW5 9LA

KEMPSFORD GARDENS, SW5 9LA, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 153 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.36 per 1,000 population. This SW5 9LA 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 9LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW5 9LA, encompassing approximately 7513 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-3.12% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-40.43% decrease)
  • Other theft: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)

SW5 9LA 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
  • Penywern Road with total crimes: 10

KEMPSFORD GARDENS, SW5 9LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.36-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour284.13-40.43%
Other theft253.7347.06%
Burglary143.33366.67%
Drugs131.86550.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.7366.67%
Shoplifting91.33350.00%
Theft from the person81.20-20.00%
Bicycle theft61.06100.00%
Vehicle crime40.8033.33%
Public order30.53-72.73%
Robbery20.40-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4719.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences326.26966.67%
Other theft174.261600.00%
Public order112.26266.67%
Theft from the person101.46400.00%
Robbery61.33500.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.800.00%
Bicycle theft30.800.00%
Vehicle crime30.400.00%
Burglary30.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

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 order31.33-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.40-40.00%
Theft from the person20.40-80.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

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 person102.79-37.50%
Public order51.33-61.54%
Violence and sexual offences50.67-85.71%
Other theft10.67-93.75%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.971650.00%
Anti-social behaviour244.660.00%
Theft from the person163.19220.00%
Other theft162.131500.00%
Public order132.13160.00%
Burglary71.730.00%
Robbery60.93500.00%
Vehicle crime60.800.00%
Shoplifting50.80400.00%
Other crime30.670.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-66.67%

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 order52.40-28.57%
Theft from the person50.67-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences20.40-94.29%
Other theft10.27-96.00%
Robbery10.13-83.33%
Shoplifting10.13-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.56-2.78%
Anti-social behaviour304.6620.00%
Other theft253.99-3.85%
Criminal damage and arson83.3360.00%
Theft from the person81.06-38.46%
Burglary71.06-22.22%
Public order70.93-30.00%
Shoplifting70.9316.67%
Vehicle crime70.9375.00%
Robbery60.9350.00%
Bicycle theft50.80150.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.90-16.28%
Other theft264.79-45.83%
Anti-social behaviour253.46-21.88%
Theft from the person133.330.00%
Public order101.73-50.00%
Burglary91.33-35.71%
Shoplifting61.20500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.80-54.55%
Vehicle crime40.67100.00%
Robbery40.53300.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4825.1541.18%
Violence and sexual offences436.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour325.726.67%
Public order204.26300.00%
Burglary142.6627.27%
Theft from the person131.8644.44%
Criminal damage and arson111.7383.33%
Drugs31.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-66.67%
Robbery10.27-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-80.00%
Shoplifting10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4321.830.00%
Other theft345.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour304.530.00%
Burglary113.990.00%
Theft from the person91.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.200.00%
Vehicle crime60.800.00%
Public order50.800.00%
Bicycle theft50.670.00%
Other crime40.670.00%
Drugs40.530.00%
Robbery40.530.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20241
March 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 194 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202417
July 20241
May 20241
April 202416
March 20241
January 202425
December 202326
November 202348
October 202334

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202432
July 20243
May 20245
April 202435
March 20242
January 202435
December 202336
November 202343
October 202343

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202447
April 202424
January 202430
December 202325
November 202332
October 202330

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 94 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20242
May 202410
April 202416
March 20245
January 20248
December 202313
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20243
May 20245
April 202413
March 20245
January 20247
December 202310
November 202320
October 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 3 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW5 9LA 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. Penywern Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Nevern Square
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wetherby Mews
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Templeton Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Philbeach Gardens
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Trebovir Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
  • 10. Kempsford Gardens
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Coleherne Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Spear Mews
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Seagrave Road
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Empress Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Coleherne Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Farnell Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Eardley Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Redcliffe Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bramham Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Earl'S Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Stanier Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Thaxton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Marchbank Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Old Brompton Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. Kramer Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Warwick Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Bellamy Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Burglary1