SW5 9QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW5 9QA

SW5 9QA, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 234 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.13 per 1,000 population. This SW5 9QA 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 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 Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (8.16% increase)
  • Burglary: (22) incidents (120.00% increase)

SW5 9QA 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 9QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6019.13-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences534.908.16%
Burglary224.33120.00%
Other theft211.805.00%
Drugs171.72750.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.3960.00%
Shoplifting111.31450.00%
Bicycle theft90.90125.00%
Public order70.74-36.36%
Vehicle crime60.57-14.29%
Theft from the person60.49-25.00%
Robbery40.49-50.00%
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 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 offences4817.170.00%
Other theft463.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour443.760.00%
Theft from the person143.600.00%
Burglary111.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.900.00%
Public order80.820.00%
Vehicle crime70.650.00%
Drugs50.570.00%
Other crime50.410.00%
Robbery50.410.00%
Bicycle theft40.410.00%
Shoplifting30.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 384 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202466
April 202458
January 202455
December 202355
November 202346
October 202344

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202449
July 20242
May 20244
April 202455
March 20242
January 202439
December 202349
November 202339
October 202348

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202410
April 20246
January 202411
December 202310
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
March 20242
January 202412
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.17 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

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 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 202414
March 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 202323
October 20238

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20246
March 20241
January 20247
December 20239
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 202417
January 202414
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 228 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 20241
May 20241
April 202427
March 20241
January 202430
December 202328
November 202353
October 202346

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 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

A total of 104 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20242
May 202410
April 202418
March 20245
January 202411
December 202314
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW5 9QA 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. South Bolton Gardens
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Trebovir Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
  • 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. Nevern Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Coleherne Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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