SW5 9QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW5 9QA

SW5 9QA, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 200 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.35 per 1,000 population. This SW5 9QA 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 9QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW5 9QA, encompassing approximately 12233 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (66) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (2350.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (1900.00% increase)

SW5 9QA 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

SW5 9QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6616.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences495.402350.00%
Other theft204.011900.00%
Public order111.63450.00%
Burglary100.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.820.00%
Robbery80.820.00%
Theft from the person80.65300.00%
Vehicle crime70.650.00%
Bicycle theft40.570.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Shoplifting20.160.00%
Other crime20.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

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 order20.57-33.33%
Theft from the person20.16-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.16-50.00%
Other theft10.160.00%

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 person101.47-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences40.82-92.73%
Public order30.33-78.57%
Other theft10.25-96.30%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5817.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences554.742650.00%
Other theft274.502600.00%
Theft from the person182.21260.00%
Vehicle crime171.470.00%
Public order141.39250.00%
Burglary61.140.00%
Robbery60.49500.00%
Shoplifting50.49400.00%
Other crime40.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

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 person51.31-54.55%
Public order40.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.16-94.87%
Other theft10.16-96.67%
Robbery10.08-85.71%
Shoplifting10.08-85.71%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5516.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences394.50-20.41%
Other theft303.197.14%
Vehicle crime142.4575.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.1471.43%
Burglary110.9810.00%
Theft from the person110.90-21.43%
Robbery70.90-22.22%
Shoplifting70.5716.67%
Public order60.57-40.00%
Drugs40.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5516.2719.57%
Violence and sexual offences494.5025.64%
Other theft284.01-47.17%
Theft from the person142.29-12.50%
Burglary101.140.00%
Public order100.82-56.52%
Robbery90.82350.00%
Vehicle crime80.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.65-12.50%
Shoplifting60.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.49-33.33%
Other crime10.160.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5317.4915.22%
Anti-social behaviour464.334.55%
Violence and sexual offences393.76-18.75%
Public order233.19187.50%
Theft from the person161.8814.29%
Burglary101.31-9.09%
Drugs80.8260.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.65-20.00%
Vehicle crime60.65-14.29%
Bicycle theft30.49-25.00%
Robbery20.25-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4817.17-22.58%
Other theft463.9253.33%
Anti-social behaviour443.76-44.30%
Theft from the person143.60-6.67%
Burglary111.1422.22%
Criminal damage and arson100.90100.00%
Public order80.82-57.89%
Vehicle crime70.65133.33%
Drugs50.57150.00%
Other crime50.410.00%
Robbery50.41-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.4133.33%
Shoplifting30.33-40.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7919.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences626.460.00%
Other theft305.070.00%
Public order192.450.00%
Theft from the person151.550.00%
Burglary91.230.00%
Robbery60.740.00%
Shoplifting50.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.410.00%
Bicycle theft30.250.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 403 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202466
April 202458
January 202455
December 202355
November 202346
October 202344
September 202379

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202449
July 20242
May 20244
April 202455
March 20242
January 202439
December 202349
November 202339
October 202348
September 202362

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 20246
January 202411
December 202310
November 202310
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 237 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 20241
May 20241
April 202427
March 20241
January 202430
December 202328
November 202353
October 202346
September 202330

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202417
January 202414
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
November 20238
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20242
May 20243
April 202414
March 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 202323
October 20238
September 202319

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.71 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 20237
November 20238
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20246
March 20241
January 20247
December 20239
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 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

A total of 113 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
May 202410
April 202418
March 20245
January 202411
December 202314
November 202316
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
December 20231
October 20235

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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW5 9QA 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. 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. Gaspar Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Wetherby Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hogarth Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Trebovir Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Longridge Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Earl'S Court Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Hospital
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Farnell Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Templeton Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Spear Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
  • 19. Nightclub
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Nevern Square
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Lexham Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Collingham Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Morton Mews
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Redfield Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Knaresborough Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Logan Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cromwell Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. A3218
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Eardley Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Coleherne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3