SW7 1DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 1DL

SW7 1DL, Westminster has recorded a total of 175 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 138.22 per 1,000 population. This SW7 1DL 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 1DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 1DL, encompassing approximately 1266 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (27) incidents (2600.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (26) incidents (2500.00% increase)

SW7 1DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancelot Place with total crimes: 36
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Brompton Road with total crimes: 10

SW7 1DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28138.220.00%
Theft from the person2722.112600.00%
Other theft2621.322500.00%
Shoplifting2620.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour1920.540.00%
Vehicle crime1915.010.00%
Public order1115.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.690.00%
Robbery45.530.00%
Drugs33.160.00%
Burglary22.370.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Bicycle theft11.580.00%

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 theft11.580.00%
Theft from the person10.79-66.67%

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 person33.16-93.48%
Public order12.37-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person46164.281050.00%
Vehicle crime4436.330.00%
Shoplifting3634.750.00%
Other theft2728.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences2421.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour1318.960.00%
Burglary710.270.00%
Public order45.530.00%
Robbery43.160.00%
Possession of weapons13.160.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43.16300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.79-97.44%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55169.02-6.78%
Other theft4443.44-40.54%
Theft from the person3934.75-11.36%
Shoplifting2230.8022.22%
Anti-social behaviour1517.387.14%
Violence and sexual offences911.85-74.29%
Criminal damage and arson87.1133.33%
Robbery86.320.00%
Burglary76.3275.00%
Public order65.53-25.00%
Drugs14.740.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft74214.8321.31%
Vehicle crime5958.45-13.24%
Theft from the person4446.6022.22%
Violence and sexual offences3534.7566.67%
Shoplifting1827.64-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour1414.22-39.13%
Robbery811.06166.67%
Public order86.32-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson66.3250.00%
Burglary44.74-33.33%
Bicycle theft13.160.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68201.4044.68%
Other theft6153.7122.00%
Theft from the person3648.1812.50%
Anti-social behaviour2328.4353.33%
Shoplifting2218.1783.33%
Violence and sexual offences2117.3840.00%
Public order916.5980.00%
Burglary67.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.74-55.56%
Robbery33.16-62.50%
Other crime12.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.79-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft50161.9147.06%
Vehicle crime4739.4934.29%
Theft from the person3237.12255.56%
Violence and sexual offences1525.27-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour1511.85-16.67%
Shoplifting1211.85-52.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.4850.00%
Robbery87.1133.33%
Burglary66.3250.00%
Public order54.74-44.44%
Drugs23.95-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.58-33.33%
Other crime11.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35136.640.00%
Other theft3427.640.00%
Shoplifting2526.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences1819.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour1814.220.00%
Theft from the person914.220.00%
Public order97.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.110.00%
Robbery64.740.00%
Burglary44.740.00%
Drugs43.160.00%
Bicycle theft33.160.00%
Other crime12.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 317 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 20241
April 202427
January 202444
December 202374
November 202361
October 202350
September 202334

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
April 202424
January 20249
December 202335
November 202321
October 202315
September 202318

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
May 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
April 202413
January 202415
December 202314
November 202323
October 202315
September 202318

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
April 202436
January 202422
December 202318
November 202322
October 202312
September 202325

A total of 242 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 20241
May 20243
April 202446
March 20244
February 20241
January 202439
December 202344
November 202336
October 202332
September 20239

A total of 327 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
April 202444
January 202455
December 202359
November 202368
October 202347
September 202335

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 20233
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW7 1DL 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. Parking Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Brompton Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Harriet Walk
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Knightsbridge (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. William Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hans Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Trevor Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Raphael Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Knightsbridge
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Basil Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ovington Mews
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Relton Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Knightsbridge Green
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Sloane Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bowland Yard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Pont Street Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 19. Herbert Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Ovington Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 21. Beauchamp Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Montpelier Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Montpelier Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. South Carriage Drive
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 25. Seville Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Albert Gate
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. William Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 28. Stackhouse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Cheval Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Beaufort Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1