SW5 9XJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW5 9XJ

SW5 9XJ, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 870.44 per 1,000 population. This SW5 9XJ 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 9XJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW5 9XJ, encompassing approximately 157 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)

SW5 9XJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 18
  • Hospital with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13

SW5 9XJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28870.44-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour24177.90-29.41%
Other theft19152.48-5.00%
Shoplifting13120.72333.33%
Vehicle crime1282.60200.00%
Burglary976.2412.50%
Criminal damage and arson757.18-30.00%
Theft from the person744.47600.00%
Drugs644.47200.00%
Public order638.12-33.33%
Bicycle theft438.1233.33%
Other crime125.410.00%
Robbery16.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40876.7966.67%
Anti-social behaviour34254.1436.00%
Other theft20216.02-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson10127.070.00%
Public order963.54200.00%
Burglary857.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime450.83-80.00%
Bicycle theft325.410.00%
Shoplifting319.06-50.00%
Drugs219.060.00%
Possession of weapons212.710.00%
Other crime112.710.00%
Robbery16.350.00%
Theft from the person16.35-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25800.550.00%
Other theft24158.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences24152.480.00%
Vehicle crime20152.480.00%
Burglary12127.070.00%
Theft from the person776.240.00%
Shoplifting644.470.00%
Public order338.12200.00%
Bicycle theft319.060.00%
Robbery119.060.00%
Other crime16.350.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order16.35-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences351124.58-18.60%
Other theft30222.37130.77%
Anti-social behaviour24190.61-31.43%
Vehicle crime21152.4810.53%
Burglary15133.4236.36%
Shoplifting1495.30180.00%
Criminal damage and arson988.950.00%
Drugs857.18700.00%
Public order650.83-14.29%
Bicycle theft538.1225.00%
Robbery431.7733.33%
Theft from the person325.41-25.00%
Possession of weapons219.06100.00%
Other crime112.71-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43997.5122.86%
Anti-social behaviour35273.2040.00%
Vehicle crime19222.37-5.00%
Other theft13120.72-50.00%
Burglary1182.60-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson969.8928.57%
Public order757.18-22.22%
Shoplifting544.47150.00%
Theft from the person431.77-55.56%
Bicycle theft425.41100.00%
Robbery325.41200.00%
Other crime219.06100.00%
Possession of weapons112.710.00%
Drugs16.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35965.74-23.91%
Other theft26222.37-21.21%
Anti-social behaviour25165.19-40.48%
Vehicle crime20158.84-9.09%
Burglary12127.0750.00%
Theft from the person976.24200.00%
Public order957.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson757.1840.00%
Drugs344.47-25.00%
Shoplifting219.06-83.33%
Bicycle theft212.71-83.33%
Robbery112.71-50.00%
Other crime16.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences461258.0021.05%
Anti-social behaviour42292.26-2.33%
Other theft33266.8543.48%
Vehicle crime22209.6729.41%
Shoplifting12139.78200.00%
Bicycle theft1276.2433.33%
Public order976.2412.50%
Burglary857.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson550.83-58.33%
Drugs431.77-42.86%
Theft from the person325.41-25.00%
Robbery219.06100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour431105.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences38273.200.00%
Other theft23241.430.00%
Vehicle crime17146.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson12108.010.00%
Bicycle theft976.240.00%
Public order857.180.00%
Burglary850.830.00%
Drugs750.830.00%
Theft from the person444.470.00%
Shoplifting425.410.00%
Robbery125.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 202420
January 202421
December 202319
November 202320
October 202322
September 202317

A total of 188 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
April 202424
January 202430
December 202313
November 202326
October 202333
September 202323

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 20246
January 202414
December 20235
November 20232
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202440
April 202424
January 202435
December 202343
November 202335
October 202346
September 202338

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202412
January 202415
December 202311
November 202312
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202434
April 202425
January 202424
December 202335
November 202325
October 202342
September 202343

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20248
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20243
March 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total18
    Other theft12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Drayton Gardens
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Redcliffe Gardens
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lamont Road Passage
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Fawcett Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Ann Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Thorndike Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Redcliffe Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Finborough Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ifield Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. Netherton Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Gilston Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Cathcart Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Tregunter Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lamont Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Nightclub
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Harley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Langton Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Slaidburn Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Edith Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Fernshaw Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Redcliffe Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Redcliffe Square
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Hollywood Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Chelsea Park Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Henniker Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1