SW7 1HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 1HP

SW7 1HP, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 166 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 68.87 per 1,000 population. This SW7 1HP 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 1HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 1HP, encompassing approximately 2410 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)

SW7 1HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancelot Place with total crimes: 52
  • Montpelier Street with total crimes: 15
  • Brompton Road with total crimes: 9

SW7 1HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3568.8766.67%
Theft from the person2714.523.85%
Anti-social behaviour2311.20109.09%
Shoplifting219.5410.53%
Other theft208.71-16.67%
Vehicle crime198.3018.75%
Criminal damage and arson57.88400.00%
Burglary52.0766.67%
Public order42.07-50.00%
Robbery41.660.00%
Drugs21.660.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2656.84-49.02%
Other theft2410.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences219.9631.25%
Shoplifting198.71-34.48%
Vehicle crime167.88-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour116.64-15.38%
Public order84.56166.67%
Robbery43.320.00%
Burglary31.66-76.92%
Bicycle theft21.24100.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5178.005000.00%
Vehicle crime3421.160.00%
Shoplifting2914.110.00%
Other theft2412.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences169.960.00%
Burglary136.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.390.00%
Robbery45.390.00%
Public order31.660.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.41-97.06%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4775.5138.24%
Other theft3519.50-37.50%
Theft from the person3414.52-8.11%
Violence and sexual offences1814.11-47.06%
Shoplifting137.4730.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.39-20.00%
Public order84.9860.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.32-16.67%
Burglary52.07-28.57%
Robbery52.07-16.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5687.5412.00%
Theft from the person3723.2337.04%
Violence and sexual offences3415.35126.67%
Vehicle crime3414.11-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour1514.11-21.05%
Shoplifting106.220.00%
Burglary74.15133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.9020.00%
Robbery62.490.00%
Public order52.49-16.67%
Drugs12.070.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5078.416.38%
Vehicle crime4620.7443.75%
Theft from the person2719.0835.00%
Anti-social behaviour1911.20-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences157.88-25.00%
Shoplifting106.22150.00%
Robbery64.1550.00%
Public order62.4920.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.49-28.57%
Burglary32.07-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4773.020.00%
Vehicle crime3219.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour2113.280.00%
Theft from the person208.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences208.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.300.00%
Burglary62.900.00%
Public order52.490.00%
Bicycle theft42.070.00%
Robbery41.660.00%
Shoplifting41.660.00%
Drugs31.660.00%
Possession of weapons21.240.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202426
April 202451
February 20241
January 202434
December 202337
November 202327
October 202320

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
April 202413
January 202412
December 202315
November 202319
October 202321

A total of 256 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202424
April 202424
January 202435
December 202356
November 202350
October 202347

A total of 228 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
April 202434
January 202447
December 202334
November 202346
October 202332

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202421
April 202416
January 202418
December 202334
November 202315
October 202320

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202413
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
April 202429
January 202413
December 202310
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW7 1HP 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. Montpelier Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Brompton Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Basil Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Thurloe Place
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Beauchamp Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. North Terrace
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Pont Street Mews
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Moncorvo Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Ennismore Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Ovington Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ovington Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Cottage Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Trevor Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Raphael Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Herbert Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. South Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shafto Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. First Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 21. Egerton Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Egerton Gardens Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Beaufort Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Brompton Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Montpelier Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Prince'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. B319
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Exhibition Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Ennismore Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1