SW7 1BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 1BA

SW7 1BA, Westminster has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.62 per 1,000 population. This SW7 1BA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW7 postcode area, which has experienced 269 crimes and a crime rate of 17.72 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW7 1BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 1BA, encompassing approximately 2934 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)

SW7 1BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Exhibition Road with total crimes: 14
  • Thurloe Place with total crimes: 9
  • Kensington Road with total crimes: 6

SW7 1BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2028.625.26%
Theft from the person156.81-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour135.1130.00%
Vehicle crime124.4320.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.09-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson32.730.00%
Public order31.0250.00%
Burglary31.02-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.020.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Drugs10.68-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1927.60-5.00%
Theft from the person196.47-44.12%
Violence and sexual offences116.4757.14%
Anti-social behaviour103.75-16.67%
Vehicle crime103.41-74.36%
Burglary43.41-66.67%
Drugs21.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.68-33.33%
Public order20.68-60.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3945.6662.50%
Theft from the person3413.2970.00%
Other theft2011.59-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour126.8120.00%
Burglary124.091100.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.09-61.11%
Public order52.390.00%
Bicycle theft31.70200.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2839.5316.67%
Vehicle crime249.54-11.11%
Theft from the person208.1811.11%
Violence and sexual offences186.8112.50%
Anti-social behaviour106.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.41100.00%
Public order52.730.00%
Bicycle theft11.700.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Robbery10.34-75.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2740.55-10.00%
Other theft249.20-20.00%
Theft from the person188.185.88%
Violence and sexual offences166.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.450.00%
Public order55.11-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.700.00%
Robbery41.36-33.33%
Burglary31.3650.00%
Bicycle theft11.02-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3043.96-31.82%
Vehicle crime3010.227.14%
Theft from the person1710.22-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences165.7977.78%
Anti-social behaviour155.450.00%
Public order65.110.00%
Robbery62.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.04-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.36-83.33%
Burglary20.68-50.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4451.110.00%
Vehicle crime2814.990.00%
Theft from the person199.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.470.00%
Bicycle theft125.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.090.00%
Public order63.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.040.00%
Burglary42.040.00%
Robbery31.360.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 170 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 202439
January 202424
December 202327
November 202330
October 202328

A total of 185 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202419
April 202420
January 202428
December 202324
November 202330
October 202344

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
April 202412
January 202410
December 202315
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 202312

A total of 142 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
April 202434
January 202420
December 202318
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 20247
January 202418
December 202316
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 202412
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW7 1BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Exhibition Road
    Total14
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Thurloe Place
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kensington Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. North Terrace
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Prince Consort Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Moncorvo Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Thurloe Place Mews
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cromwell Place
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Ennismore Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Ovington Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Cottage Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. A315
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cromwell Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 15. South Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Queen'S Gate
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 17. Egerton Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Egerton Gardens Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Brompton Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Prince'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Queen'S Gate Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Ennismore Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Thurloe Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1