SW7 1JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 1JB

SW7 1JB, Westminster has recorded a total of 150 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 58.15 per 1,000 population. This SW7 1JB 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 1JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 1JB, encompassing approximately 2579 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (72.22% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)

SW7 1JB 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 1JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3158.1572.22%
Theft from the person2412.02-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour209.3081.82%
Shoplifting197.7535.71%
Other theft187.37-14.29%
Vehicle crime176.986.25%
Robbery76.59133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.71400.00%
Burglary41.9433.33%
Public order31.55-40.00%
Drugs21.160.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2847.68-36.36%
Other theft2110.85-4.55%
Violence and sexual offences188.1420.00%
Vehicle crime166.98-55.56%
Shoplifting146.20-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour115.43-15.38%
Public order54.2625.00%
Burglary31.94-66.67%
Robbery31.160.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4463.964300.00%
Vehicle crime3617.060.00%
Other theft2213.960.00%
Shoplifting188.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences156.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.810.00%
Burglary95.040.00%
Public order43.490.00%
Robbery31.550.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.39-96.43%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3656.6050.00%
Theft from the person2813.963.70%
Other theft2710.85-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences1710.47-43.33%
Anti-social behaviour106.59-37.50%
Public order73.8875.00%
Shoplifting72.7175.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.7120.00%
Burglary42.330.00%
Robbery41.550.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4563.9612.50%
Violence and sexual offences3017.44100.00%
Theft from the person2711.630.00%
Vehicle crime2410.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour169.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.20150.00%
Burglary41.9433.33%
Public order41.55-20.00%
Robbery41.55-33.33%
Shoplifting41.5533.33%
Bicycle theft11.550.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4062.805.26%
Vehicle crime3615.5138.46%
Theft from the person2713.9680.00%
Anti-social behaviour2410.4750.00%
Violence and sexual offences159.307.14%
Robbery65.81200.00%
Public order52.330.00%
Shoplifting31.94200.00%
Burglary31.16-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.78-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3852.330.00%
Vehicle crime2614.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour1610.080.00%
Theft from the person156.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.430.00%
Public order51.940.00%
Burglary51.940.00%
Bicycle theft31.940.00%
Robbery21.160.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 191 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 202436
January 202436
December 202324
November 202336
October 202326

A total of 211 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
April 202422
January 202427
December 202345
November 202340
October 202338

A total of 194 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202428
April 202444
February 20241
January 202428
December 202327
November 202327
October 202315

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
April 202413
January 202410
December 202316
November 202324
October 202316

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202418
April 202415
January 202417
December 202330
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 202418
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

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 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW7 1JB 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. Exhibition Road
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. South Carriage Drive
    Total4
    Robbery4
  • 11. Ennismore Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. A315
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Egerton Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Egerton Gardens Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Beaufort Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Brompton Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Montpelier Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Prince'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Ennismore Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Hans Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Trevor Square
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Trevor Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Walton Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1