SW7 1HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 1HQ

SW7 1HQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 196 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 97.49 per 1,000 population. This SW7 1HQ 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 1HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 1HQ, encompassing approximately 2010 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (31) incidents (24.00% increase)

SW7 1HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancelot Place with total crimes: 52
  • Brompton Road with total crimes: 17
  • Montpelier Street with total crimes: 15

SW7 1HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3697.4980.00%
Shoplifting3217.9145.45%
Theft from the person3115.9224.00%
Anti-social behaviour2515.4256.25%
Other theft2112.44-12.50%
Vehicle crime2010.4517.65%
Robbery109.95150.00%
Burglary64.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.9866.67%
Public order42.49-50.00%
Drugs31.9950.00%
Bicycle theft21.49100.00%
Other crime10.99-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2573.622400.00%
Other theft2412.442300.00%
Shoplifting2211.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences2010.940.00%
Vehicle crime179.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.460.00%
Public order87.960.00%
Burglary43.980.00%
Robbery41.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.990.00%
Drugs21.490.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%

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 theft10.990.00%
Theft from the person10.50-66.67%

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 person31.99-94.44%
Public order11.49-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5494.011250.00%
Vehicle crime2926.860.00%
Shoplifting2914.430.00%
Other theft2514.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences2112.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour1510.450.00%
Burglary107.460.00%
Robbery34.970.00%
Public order31.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41.99300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.50-97.56%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4897.9911.63%
Other theft4223.88-35.38%
Theft from the person4120.8910.81%
Shoplifting1720.3913.33%
Anti-social behaviour148.467.69%
Violence and sexual offences106.96-70.59%
Robbery74.97-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.480.00%
Public order62.980.00%
Burglary52.980.00%
Drugs12.490.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65115.9010.17%
Vehicle crime4332.33-23.21%
Theft from the person3721.398.82%
Violence and sexual offences3418.40100.00%
Shoplifting1516.917.14%
Anti-social behaviour137.46-45.83%
Robbery86.4760.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.9850.00%
Public order62.98-33.33%
Burglary52.980.00%
Bicycle theft12.490.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59113.4125.53%
Vehicle crime5629.3560.00%
Theft from the person3427.8621.43%
Anti-social behaviour2416.9126.32%
Violence and sexual offences1711.94-15.00%
Shoplifting148.4627.27%
Public order96.9680.00%
Burglary54.4866.67%
Robbery52.49-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.49-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.990.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4791.520.00%
Vehicle crime3523.380.00%
Theft from the person2817.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences2013.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour199.950.00%
Shoplifting119.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.470.00%
Robbery62.980.00%
Public order52.980.00%
Burglary32.490.00%
Drugs31.490.00%
Other crime11.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202416
April 202415
January 202414
December 202313
November 202324
October 202319

A total of 284 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202424
July 20241
April 202425
January 202442
December 202365
November 202359
October 202347

A total of 248 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
April 202429
January 202448
December 202343
November 202356
October 202335

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202420
April 202421
January 202410
December 202334
November 202317
October 202320

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202410
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
May 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 259 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202425
July 20241
May 20243
April 202454
March 20244
February 20241
January 202441
December 202337
November 202334
October 202328

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202422
April 202429
January 202417
December 202315
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW7 1HQ 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
    Total17
    Shoplifting6
    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. Knightsbridge Green
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Basil Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Knightsbridge
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Beauchamp Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sloane Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. North Terrace
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Pont Street Mews
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Moncorvo Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. South Carriage Drive
    Total4
    Robbery4
  • 13. Ennismore Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Ovington Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Ovington Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Cottage Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Trevor Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Raphael Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Hans Crescent
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Harriet Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Herbert Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Shafto Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. First Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Egerton Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Egerton Gardens Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Beaufort Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Brompton Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Montpelier Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Prince'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1