SW7 1JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 1JA

SW7 1JA, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 172 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 61.45 per 1,000 population. This SW7 1JA 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 1JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 1JA, encompassing approximately 2798 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW7 1JA area, explore the SW7 1JA 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 (84.21% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (29) incidents (-14.71% decrease)
  • Other theft: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)

SW7 1JA 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
  • Exhibition Road with total crimes: 14

SW7 1JA 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 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3561.4584.21%
Theft from the person2912.51-14.71%
Other theft2710.36-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour249.6560.00%
Shoplifting208.5742.86%
Vehicle crime177.1530.77%
Criminal damage and arson56.070.00%
Public order41.79-33.33%
Burglary41.430.00%
Robbery41.4333.33%
Drugs21.43100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3449.31-39.29%
Other theft2812.15-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences1910.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.790.00%
Shoplifting145.36-44.00%
Vehicle crime135.00-59.38%
Public order64.6420.00%
Burglary42.14-73.33%
Robbery31.430.00%
Bicycle theft11.07-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5672.895500.00%
Other theft3220.010.00%
Vehicle crime3211.430.00%
Shoplifting2511.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences198.930.00%
Burglary156.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.360.00%
Public order55.360.00%
Robbery31.790.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.36-97.14%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4460.38-12.00%
Theft from the person3515.7229.63%
Vehicle crime3112.5129.17%
Violence and sexual offences1611.08-44.83%
Anti-social behaviour145.72-22.22%
Public order75.000.00%
Shoplifting72.50-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.500.00%
Robbery51.79-16.67%
Burglary51.79-16.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5065.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences2917.8652.63%
Theft from the person2710.363.85%
Vehicle crime249.65-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour188.57-33.33%
Shoplifting86.4314.29%
Public order72.86-12.50%
Burglary62.5050.00%
Robbery62.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.140.00%
Drugs21.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5065.38-10.71%
Vehicle crime3017.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour2710.7222.73%
Theft from the person269.6518.18%
Violence and sexual offences199.290.00%
Public order86.79100.00%
Shoplifting72.86250.00%
Robbery62.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1425.00%
Burglary41.79-20.00%
Bicycle theft11.43-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5658.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour2220.010.00%
Theft from the person227.860.00%
Vehicle crime207.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences197.150.00%
Burglary56.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.790.00%
Public order41.430.00%
Bicycle theft31.430.00%
Robbery31.070.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 167 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
April 202432
January 202431
December 202324
November 202330
October 202320

A total of 230 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202434
April 202456
February 20241
January 202435
December 202327
November 202326
October 202322

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202415
April 202415
January 202414
December 202318
November 202327
October 202322

A total of 287 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202428
April 202432
January 202444
December 202350
November 202350
October 202356

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202419
April 202419
January 202416
December 202329
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 202415
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
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 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
April 202425
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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 1JA 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. Exhibition Road
    Total14
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Pelham Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Thurloe Place
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brompton Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Beauchamp Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. North Terrace
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Moncorvo Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Thurloe Place Mews
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cromwell Place
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 12. Ennismore Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Ovington Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Ovington Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Cottage Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. A315
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. South Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. First Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Egerton Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Egerton Gardens Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Beaufort Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Brompton Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Montpelier Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Prince'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Ennismore Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Thurloe Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Lennox Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Richard'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Donne Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1