SW7 1DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 1DL

SW7 1DL, Westminster has recorded a total of 199 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 157.17 per 1,000 population. This SW7 1DL 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)

SW7 1DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancelot Place with total crimes: 52
  • Brompton Road with total crimes: 16
  • Montpelier Street with total crimes: 15

SW7 1DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34157.1721.43%
Shoplifting3426.8530.77%
Theft from the person3126.8514.81%
Vehicle crime2924.4852.63%
Other theft2322.90-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour1918.170.00%
Robbery1015.01150.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.90-28.57%
Public order53.95-54.55%
Burglary33.9550.00%
Drugs32.370.00%
Bicycle theft22.37100.00%
Other crime11.58-50.00%

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 crime68201.400.00%
Other theft6153.710.00%
Theft from the person3648.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour2328.430.00%
Shoplifting2218.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences2117.380.00%
Public order916.590.00%
Burglary67.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.740.00%
Robbery33.160.00%
Other crime12.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 256 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202426
July 20241
April 202427
January 202444
December 202374
November 202361

A total of 274 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202419
April 202444
January 202455
December 202359
November 202368

A total of 232 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202427
July 20241
May 20243
April 202446
March 20244
February 20241
January 202439
December 202344
November 202336

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202428
April 202424
January 20249
December 202335
November 202321

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 20233

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202426
April 202436
January 202422
December 202318
November 202322

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
May 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lancelot Place
    Total52
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Shoplifting12
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft9
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Brompton Road
    Total16
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Montpelier Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total12
    Vehicle crime4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Knightsbridge Green
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Harriet Walk
    Total8
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Basil Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Knightsbridge
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Beauchamp Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sloane Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Pont Street Mews
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. South Carriage Drive
    Total4
    Robbery4
  • 13. Duplex Ride
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. William Mews
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ovington Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Trevor Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Raphael Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Hans Crescent
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Herbert Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Beaufort Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Brompton Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Montpelier Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Prince'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Lowndes Square
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 25. Stackhouse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Hans Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 27. B319
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Hans Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Trevor Square
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Trevor Place
    Total1
    Other theft1