NEVERN SQUARE, SW5 9PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW5 9PE

NEVERN SQUARE, SW5 9PE, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 168 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.23 per 1,000 population. This SW5 9PE 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 9PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW5 9PE, encompassing approximately 8303 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (1850.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (1800.00% increase)

SW5 9PE 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

NEVERN SQUARE, SW5 9PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5220.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences396.261850.00%
Other theft194.701800.00%
Public order112.29450.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.320.00%
Theft from the person81.20300.00%
Robbery70.960.00%
Burglary70.840.00%
Vehicle crime60.840.00%
Shoplifting30.720.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

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 order20.84-33.33%
Theft from the person20.24-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.24-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

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 person102.17-41.18%
Violence and sexual offences41.20-90.70%
Public order30.48-76.92%
Other theft10.36-95.65%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4821.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences435.782050.00%
Other theft235.182200.00%
Theft from the person172.77240.00%
Public order132.05225.00%
Vehicle crime121.570.00%
Shoplifting81.45700.00%
Robbery50.96400.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

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 person51.93-44.44%
Public order40.60-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.24-94.87%
Other theft10.24-96.00%
Robbery10.12-83.33%
Shoplifting10.12-90.91%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4721.194.44%
Violence and sexual offences395.6621.88%
Other theft254.7019.05%
Criminal damage and arson123.01100.00%
Shoplifting111.4583.33%
Vehicle crime111.3257.14%
Theft from the person91.32-25.00%
Robbery61.0850.00%
Burglary60.7250.00%
Public order50.72-37.50%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4517.8260.71%
Violence and sexual offences325.42-21.95%
Other theft213.85-56.25%
Theft from the person122.530.00%
Public order81.45-63.64%
Vehicle crime70.96-30.00%
Shoplifting60.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.72-14.29%
Robbery40.72300.00%
Burglary40.48-55.56%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4822.529.09%
Violence and sexual offences415.7820.59%
Anti-social behaviour284.94-17.65%
Public order223.37144.44%
Theft from the person122.650.00%
Vehicle crime101.45150.00%
Burglary91.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0816.67%
Drugs70.8475.00%
Bicycle theft20.84-60.00%
Robbery10.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4420.8369.23%
Violence and sexual offences345.30-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour344.09-50.00%
Theft from the person124.09-25.00%
Burglary91.4512.50%
Public order91.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0850.00%
Bicycle theft50.72150.00%
Shoplifting40.60-42.86%
Other crime40.48300.00%
Drugs40.48300.00%
Vehicle crime40.48300.00%
Robbery30.48-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6825.1713.33%
Violence and sexual offences528.1915.56%
Other theft266.26-18.75%
Public order183.1328.57%
Theft from the person162.17300.00%
Burglary81.93-20.00%
Shoplifting70.96250.00%
Robbery40.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.48-55.56%
Bicycle theft20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.12-92.31%
Other crime10.120.00%
Drugs10.12-85.71%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6024.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences457.230.00%
Other theft325.420.00%
Public order143.850.00%
Vehicle crime131.690.00%
Burglary101.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.200.00%
Drugs71.080.00%
Robbery60.840.00%
Theft from the person40.720.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 382 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202452
April 202448
January 202447
December 202345
November 202328
October 202334
September 202368
August 202360

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20237
October 20234
September 20231
August 20237

A total of 241 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20241
May 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202425
December 202321
November 202348
October 202344
September 202326
August 202332

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20242
May 20243
April 202413
March 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 202322
October 20239
September 202318
August 202314

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
July 20242
May 20244
April 202443
March 20242
January 202439
December 202332
November 202341
October 202334
September 202352
August 202345

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
March 20242
January 202412
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234
August 20239

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20245
March 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234
August 20236

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20248
March 20241
January 202411
December 20236
October 20234
September 20237
August 20232

A total of 107 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
May 202410
April 202417
March 20245
January 20249
December 202312
November 202312
October 202312
September 202316
August 20234

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202412
January 202411
December 20237
November 202310
October 20234
September 20231
August 202313

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20234
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 20239
September 20238
August 202310

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW5 9PE 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
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Philbeach Gardens
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Warwick Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Nevern Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Earls Court (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Hogarth Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Trebovir Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Longridge Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Earl'S Court Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Nevern Square
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Nightclub
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Redfield Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Logan Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cromwell Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. A3218
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Eardley Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Child'S Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 25. Redfield Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 27. West Cromwell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Kempsford Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Kramer Mews
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Barkston Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1