SW5 9SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW5 9SJ

SW5 9SJ, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 210 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.91 per 1,000 population. This SW5 9SJ 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 9SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW5 9SJ, encompassing approximately 7264 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (4.44% increase)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

SW5 9SJ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Warwick Road with total crimes: 17
  • Old Manor Yard with total crimes: 14

SW5 9SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5828.9116.00%
Violence and sexual offences477.984.44%
Other theft186.47-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson172.4870.00%
Burglary152.3450.00%
Shoplifting142.06600.00%
Drugs101.93400.00%
Bicycle theft91.38200.00%
Public order71.24-41.67%
Theft from the person50.96-28.57%
Robbery40.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.55-42.86%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5024.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences456.882150.00%
Other theft206.191900.00%
Public order122.75500.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.650.00%
Burglary101.380.00%
Robbery81.380.00%
Theft from the person71.10250.00%
Vehicle crime70.960.00%
Bicycle theft30.960.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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 order20.96-33.33%
Theft from the person20.28-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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 person102.48-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences41.38-92.00%
Public order30.55-75.00%
Other theft10.41-96.30%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5227.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences507.162400.00%
Other theft276.882600.00%
Vehicle crime193.720.00%
Theft from the person182.62260.00%
Public order122.48200.00%
Shoplifting81.65700.00%
Burglary71.100.00%
Robbery50.96400.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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 person52.20-54.55%
Public order40.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-84.62%
Violence and sexual offences20.28-95.12%
Other theft10.28-96.30%
Robbery10.14-83.33%
Shoplifting10.14-90.91%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4425.19-10.20%
Violence and sexual offences416.065.13%
Other theft275.6417.39%
Criminal damage and arson133.7285.71%
Vehicle crime121.799.09%
Shoplifting111.6583.33%
Theft from the person111.51-15.38%
Burglary71.5140.00%
Robbery60.9620.00%
Public order40.83-42.86%
Drugs40.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4923.1344.12%
Violence and sexual offences396.75-15.22%
Other theft235.37-52.08%
Theft from the person133.1730.00%
Vehicle crime111.790.00%
Public order71.51-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.960.00%
Shoplifting60.960.00%
Robbery50.83400.00%
Burglary50.69-58.33%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4827.26-12.73%
Violence and sexual offences466.6121.05%
Anti-social behaviour346.33-2.86%
Public order214.68110.00%
Burglary122.8920.00%
Vehicle crime111.6583.33%
Theft from the person101.51-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson71.38-12.50%
Drugs60.9650.00%
Bicycle theft20.83-66.67%
Robbery10.28-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5527.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences387.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour355.230.00%
Theft from the person134.820.00%
Burglary101.790.00%
Public order101.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.380.00%
Vehicle crime61.100.00%
Bicycle theft60.830.00%
Shoplifting40.830.00%
Drugs40.550.00%
Other crime40.550.00%
Robbery40.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 322 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202450
April 202452
January 202444
December 202349
November 202334
October 202335

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
April 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 221 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
July 20241
May 20241
April 202427
March 20241
January 202427
December 202323
November 202348
October 202355

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
April 20248
March 20241
January 202411
December 20236
October 20234

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202445
July 20242
May 20244
April 202450
March 20242
January 202441
December 202339
November 202346
October 202338

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
March 20242
January 202413
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20245
March 20241
January 20246
December 20235
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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
May 202410
April 202418
March 20245
January 202411
December 202313
November 202310
October 202313

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 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20242
May 20243
April 202412
March 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 202321
October 202310

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 202419
January 202412
December 202311
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 4 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
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW5 9SJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total27
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
  • 2. Warwick Road
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Old Manor Yard
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Penywern Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Nevern Square
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Earl'S Court Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Lexham Mews
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Earl'S Court Gardens
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Templeton Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 11. Philbeach Gardens
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Trebovir Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
  • 13. West Cromwell Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Spear Mews
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Longridge Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hospital
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 19. Fenelon Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Warwick Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Nevern Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hogarth Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Child'S Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kenway Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. B316
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 26. Beckford Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 28. Cromwell Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Earl'S Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Redfield Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1