SW5 9LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW5 9LT

SW5 9LT, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 238 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.82 per 1,000 population. This SW5 9LT 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 9LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW5 9LT, encompassing approximately 12008 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (-6.06% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (22) incidents (120.00% increase)

SW5 9LT 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

SW5 9LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6219.82-6.06%
Violence and sexual offences525.164.00%
Burglary224.33120.00%
Other theft211.835.00%
Criminal damage and arson191.7590.00%
Drugs171.58750.00%
Shoplifting111.42450.00%
Bicycle theft90.92125.00%
Public order70.75-36.36%
Vehicle crime60.58-25.00%
Theft from the person60.50-25.00%
Robbery40.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6616.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences505.502400.00%
Other theft204.161900.00%
Public order111.67450.00%
Burglary100.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.830.00%
Vehicle crime80.830.00%
Robbery80.670.00%
Theft from the person80.67300.00%
Bicycle theft40.670.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
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 order20.58-33.33%
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 person101.50-47.37%
Violence and sexual offences40.83-93.10%
Public order30.33-76.92%
Other theft10.25-96.30%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5917.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences584.912800.00%
Other theft274.832600.00%
Theft from the person192.25280.00%
Vehicle crime171.580.00%
Public order131.42225.00%
Robbery71.08600.00%
Burglary50.580.00%
Shoplifting50.42400.00%
Other crime40.420.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

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 person51.33-54.55%
Public order40.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-84.62%
Violence and sexual offences20.17-94.74%
Other theft10.17-96.77%
Robbery10.08-87.50%
Shoplifting10.08-85.71%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5316.74-7.02%
Violence and sexual offences384.41-22.45%
Other theft313.1610.71%
Vehicle crime162.5877.78%
Criminal damage and arson131.3385.71%
Burglary111.0810.00%
Theft from the person110.92-21.43%
Robbery80.92-11.11%
Shoplifting70.6716.67%
Public order60.58-40.00%
Drugs40.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

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 behaviour5716.8223.91%
Violence and sexual offences494.7522.50%
Other theft284.08-48.15%
Theft from the person142.33-6.67%
Burglary101.17-23.08%
Public order100.83-56.52%
Robbery90.83350.00%
Vehicle crime90.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.750.00%
Shoplifting60.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.50-33.33%
Other crime10.170.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5418.0717.39%
Anti-social behaviour464.506.98%
Violence and sexual offences403.83-13.04%
Public order233.33187.50%
Theft from the person151.927.14%
Burglary131.2518.18%
Drugs81.0860.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.67-30.00%
Vehicle crime60.58-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.50-40.00%
Robbery20.25-60.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4617.49-29.23%
Other theft463.8353.33%
Anti-social behaviour433.83-45.57%
Theft from the person143.58-6.67%
Burglary111.1710.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.92100.00%
Vehicle crime80.83300.00%
Public order80.67-60.00%
Drugs50.6725.00%
Other crime50.42150.00%
Robbery50.42-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.4266.67%
Shoplifting30.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7920.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences656.580.00%
Other theft305.410.00%
Public order202.500.00%
Theft from the person151.670.00%
Burglary101.250.00%
Robbery60.830.00%
Shoplifting60.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.500.00%
Drugs40.420.00%
Bicycle theft30.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.250.00%
Other crime20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 465 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202466
April 202459
January 202453
December 202357
November 202346
October 202343
September 202379

A total of 406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202450
July 20242
May 20244
April 202458
March 20242
January 202438
December 202349
November 202340
October 202346
September 202365

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202410
April 20245
January 202411
December 202310
November 202313
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
March 20242
January 202413
December 20237
November 20237
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
November 20238
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20242
May 20243
April 202413
March 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 202323
October 20238
September 202320

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20247
March 20241
January 20248
December 20239
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 202417
January 202416
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 260 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 20241
May 20241
April 202427
March 20241
January 202431
December 202328
November 202354
October 202346
September 202330

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 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
September 20236

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 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20242
May 202410
April 202419
March 20245
January 202411
December 202314
November 202315
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
December 20231
October 20235
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW5 9LT 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. Gaspar Mews
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Penywern Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Nevern Square
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Earl'S Court Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Lexham Mews
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Wetherby Mews
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Earl'S Court Gardens
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Laverton Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Templeton Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Philbeach Gardens
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Trebovir Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
  • 17. West Cromwell Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Kempsford Gardens
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Courtfield Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Spear Mews
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Longridge Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hospital
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 24. Nevern Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Cromwell Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Eardley Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1