IMPERIAL SQUARE, SW6 2AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW6 2AE

IMPERIAL SQUARE, SW6 2AE, Hammersmith and Fulham has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.03 per 1,000 population. This SW6 2AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW6 postcode area, which has experienced 443 crimes and a crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW6 2AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW6 2AE, encompassing approximately 8470 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW6 2AE area, explore the SW6 2AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

SW6 2AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Street with total crimes: 8
  • Tyrawley Road with total crimes: 7
  • Blake Gardens with total crimes: 4

IMPERIAL SQUARE, SW6 2AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.0363.64%
Anti-social behaviour142.12-26.32%
Burglary91.6512.50%
Vehicle crime61.06-50.00%
Public order60.71100.00%
Other theft40.71-69.23%
Drugs30.470.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.120.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.150.00%
Other theft132.24-18.75%
Vehicle crime121.53-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences111.42-31.25%
Burglary81.300.00%
Bicycle theft30.940.00%
Public order30.3550.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2111.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.4826.67%
Violence and sexual offences162.240.00%
Other theft161.89100.00%
Burglary81.89-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson50.94150.00%
Robbery30.5950.00%
Bicycle theft30.35200.00%
Drugs30.35200.00%
Public order20.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.9123.08%
Anti-social behaviour151.8966.67%
Burglary91.7780.00%
Other theft81.06-27.27%
Vehicle crime70.94-36.36%
Public order40.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-50.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.44-7.14%
Vehicle crime111.53-26.67%
Other theft111.30-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.3050.00%
Burglary51.06-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.590.00%
Public order30.47-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.35200.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime157.9136.36%
Violence and sexual offences141.77-17.65%
Other theft121.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.42-64.71%
Burglary60.710.00%
Public order50.71150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.590.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour176.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.010.00%
Vehicle crime112.010.00%
Other theft41.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.470.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202419
January 202419
December 202315
November 20239
October 20236
September 202317

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202412
January 202421
December 20237
November 202311
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202411
January 202416
December 202316
November 202313
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202413
January 202416
December 20238
November 202311
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW6 2AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Tyrawley Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 3. Blake Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Moore Park Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Imperial Wharf
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 7. Favart Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Granville Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Harwood Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Imperial Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Pooles Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hilary Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 14. Harbour Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Marinefield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Meldon Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Bovingdon Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Stokenchurch Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Clare Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. New King'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Sands End Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Rumbold Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Edith Row
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Maynard Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Holmead Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Imperial Wharf (Station)
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Tynemouth Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Gilstead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Pearscroft Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Imperial Road
    Total1
    Robbery1