SW7 1BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 1BE

SW7 1BE, Westminster has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.79 per 1,000 population. This SW7 1BE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW7 postcode area, which has experienced 229 crimes and a crime rate of 15.09 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW7 1BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 1BE, encompassing approximately 2952 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW7 1BE area, explore the SW7 1BE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (-44.12% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)

SW7 1BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Exhibition Road with total crimes: 16
  • Thurloe Place with total crimes: 14
  • Kensington Road with total crimes: 8

SW7 1BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 theft1928.79-5.00%
Theft from the person196.43-44.12%
Violence and sexual offences136.4385.71%
Anti-social behaviour104.40-16.67%
Vehicle crime103.39-74.36%
Burglary43.39-66.67%
Drugs21.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.68-33.33%
Public order20.68-60.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
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 crime3945.3862.50%
Theft from the person3413.2178.95%
Other theft2011.51-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour126.7720.00%
Burglary124.061100.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.06-63.16%
Public order52.370.00%
Bicycle theft31.69200.00%
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 theft2839.2816.67%
Vehicle crime249.48-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences198.1311.76%
Theft from the person196.435.56%
Anti-social behaviour106.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.39100.00%
Public order52.710.00%
Bicycle theft11.690.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Robbery10.34-75.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2640.30-13.33%
Other theft248.81-20.00%
Theft from the person188.135.88%
Violence and sexual offences176.106.25%
Anti-social behaviour155.760.00%
Public order55.08-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.690.00%
Robbery41.35-33.33%
Burglary31.350.00%
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 theft3044.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime3010.1615.38%
Theft from the person1710.16-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences165.7660.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.420.00%
Public order65.080.00%
Robbery62.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.03-20.00%
Burglary31.35-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.02-83.33%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4550.8028.57%
Vehicle crime2615.2436.84%
Theft from the person198.81137.50%
Anti-social behaviour156.4387.50%
Bicycle theft125.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.06-33.33%
Public order63.3920.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.03-54.55%
Burglary41.69-20.00%
Robbery31.35200.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3538.950.00%
Vehicle crime1911.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences156.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.730.00%
Theft from the person82.710.00%
Bicycle theft62.710.00%
Public order52.030.00%
Burglary51.690.00%
Shoplifting11.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202412
January 202410
December 202315
November 202315
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 201 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
April 202420
January 202428
December 202324
November 202330
October 202345
September 202335

A total of 174 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202439
January 202424
December 202326
November 202330
October 202326
September 202319

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 20247
January 202419
December 202317
November 202316
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 134 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
April 202434
January 202419
December 202318
November 202317
October 202319
September 20238

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202412
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 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
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 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

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 202311

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Exhibition Road
    Total16
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Thurloe Place
    Total14
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Kensington Road
    Total8
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cromwell Place
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Ovington Mews
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Relton Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Prince Consort Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cromwell Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Queen'S Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Ennismore Gardens Mews
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 12. North Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Ovington Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 14. Brompton Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. A315
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Moncorvo Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Princes Gate Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Egerton Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Cheval Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cottage Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Montpelier Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ennismore Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Rutland Mews East
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Prince'S Gate
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Gate Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1