SW7 1BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 1BP

SW7 1BP, Westminster has recorded a total of 135 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 64.51 per 1,000 population. This SW7 1BP 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 1BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 1BP, encompassing approximately 2092 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (2300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (2200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW7 1BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancelot Place with total crimes: 36
  • Brompton Road with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

SW7 1BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2464.512300.00%
Other theft2311.472200.00%
Shoplifting2110.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences1910.040.00%
Vehicle crime159.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.170.00%
Public order56.690.00%
Burglary42.390.00%
Robbery31.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.960.00%
Theft from the person10.48-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31.91-93.48%
Public order11.43-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4677.421050.00%
Shoplifting2721.980.00%
Other theft2312.900.00%
Vehicle crime2310.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences2010.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.560.00%
Burglary74.780.00%
Public order33.350.00%
Robbery21.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41.91300.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.48-97.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4081.7217.65%
Vehicle crime3719.1212.12%
Other theft3617.68-42.86%
Shoplifting1417.2016.67%
Anti-social behaviour126.69-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences105.73-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.780.00%
Robbery62.87-14.29%
Public order52.870.00%
Burglary42.3933.33%
Drugs11.910.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6399.4016.67%
Theft from the person3430.113.03%
Vehicle crime3316.25-23.26%
Violence and sexual offences3015.77114.29%
Anti-social behaviour1414.34-30.00%
Shoplifting126.6933.33%
Robbery75.7340.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.3550.00%
Public order52.87-44.44%
Burglary32.39-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.430.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5493.6728.57%
Vehicle crime4325.8165.38%
Theft from the person3320.5522.22%
Anti-social behaviour2015.7753.85%
Violence and sexual offences149.56-22.22%
Public order96.69125.00%
Shoplifting94.30-10.00%
Robbery54.3025.00%
Burglary42.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.91-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.910.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4275.0327.27%
Theft from the person2720.07200.00%
Vehicle crime2612.9023.81%
Violence and sexual offences1812.4212.50%
Anti-social behaviour138.60-13.33%
Shoplifting106.21-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson64.78-40.00%
Robbery42.870.00%
Burglary41.9133.33%
Public order41.91-33.33%
Drugs21.910.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3364.99-2.94%
Vehicle crime2115.77-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences1610.04-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour157.65-28.57%
Shoplifting147.17-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson106.6966.67%
Theft from the person94.78-35.71%
Public order64.30200.00%
Robbery42.8733.33%
Burglary31.91-81.25%
Drugs21.430.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3475.510.00%
Vehicle crime2416.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences2111.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour2110.040.00%
Burglary1610.040.00%
Shoplifting167.650.00%
Theft from the person147.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.690.00%
Robbery32.870.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202410
January 202412
December 202314
November 202320
October 202313
September 202315
August 202321

A total of 309 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 20241
April 202423
January 202436
December 202363
November 202354
October 202342
September 202333
August 202334

A total of 222 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 202423
January 202437
December 202333
November 202343
October 202326
September 202321
August 202324

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233
August 202316

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234
August 20233

A total of 236 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 20241
May 20243
April 202446
March 20244
February 20241
January 202440
December 202334
November 202333
October 202327
September 20239
August 202314

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
April 202420
January 202410
December 202330
November 202314
October 202318
September 202316
August 202321

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20234
September 20236
August 20232

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
April 202427
January 202414
December 202312
November 20239
October 202310
September 202314
August 202316

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 202310
August 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lancelot Place
    Total36
    Shoplifting12
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Brompton Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Knightsbridge (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Hans Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Trevor Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Raphael Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Knightsbridge
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Basil Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ovington Mews
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Relton Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Knightsbridge Green
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Sloane Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pont Street Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Ennismore Gardens Mews
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 17. Ovington Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 18. Beauchamp Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Montpelier Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Montpelier Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. South Carriage Drive
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 22. Stackhouse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. A315
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Moncorvo Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Princes Gate Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Cheval Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cottage Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Beaufort Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Brompton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Trevor Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1