MONTPELIER SQUARE, SW7 1JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 1JR

MONTPELIER SQUARE, SW7 1JR, Westminster has recorded a total of 171 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 80.57 per 1,000 population. This SW7 1JR 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 1JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 1JR, encompassing approximately 2122 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW7 1JR area, explore the SW7 1JR 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 (125.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (47.62% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)

SW7 1JR 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

MONTPELIER SQUARE, SW7 1JR 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 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3680.57125.00%
Shoplifting3116.9647.62%
Theft from the person2814.6116.67%
Anti-social behaviour2013.1942.86%
Other theft179.42-19.05%
Vehicle crime168.01-5.88%
Robbery77.5475.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.30200.00%
Burglary42.830.00%
Public order31.88-25.00%
Drugs21.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2462.20-45.45%
Other theft2111.31-4.55%
Shoplifting219.89-22.22%
Vehicle crime179.89-32.00%
Violence and sexual offences168.01-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour147.547.69%
Burglary46.60-50.00%
Robbery41.88100.00%
Public order41.8833.33%
Drugs21.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4477.274300.00%
Shoplifting2720.730.00%
Vehicle crime2512.720.00%
Other theft2211.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences1910.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.950.00%
Burglary86.130.00%
Public order33.770.00%
Robbery21.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.47-97.30%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4179.632.50%
Theft from the person3719.3223.33%
Other theft3517.43-42.62%
Shoplifting1616.4923.08%
Anti-social behaviour117.54-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences85.18-72.41%
Robbery73.7740.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.30-16.67%
Burglary42.3633.33%
Public order41.8833.33%
Drugs11.880.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6195.6519.61%
Vehicle crime4028.74-13.04%
Theft from the person3018.85-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences2914.14107.14%
Shoplifting1313.6618.18%
Anti-social behaviour126.13-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson65.6550.00%
Robbery52.830.00%
Burglary32.36-25.00%
Public order31.41-62.50%
Bicycle theft11.410.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5191.8827.50%
Vehicle crime4624.0358.62%
Theft from the person3221.6745.45%
Anti-social behaviour1915.0826.67%
Violence and sexual offences148.95-12.50%
Shoplifting116.6010.00%
Public order85.18166.67%
Robbery53.7766.67%
Burglary42.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.88-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.880.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4071.150.00%
Vehicle crime2918.850.00%
Theft from the person2213.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences1610.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.540.00%
Shoplifting107.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.710.00%
Burglary42.830.00%
Public order31.880.00%
Robbery31.410.00%
Drugs21.410.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 214 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
April 202425
January 202441
December 202340
November 202346
October 202329

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
April 202413
January 202411
December 202312
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 247 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
April 202422
January 202435
December 202361
November 202351
October 202340

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202416
April 202419
January 20248
December 202329
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202421
April 202427
January 202416
December 202313
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 218 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202424
April 202444
February 20241
January 202437
December 202330
November 202332
October 202322

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

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

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
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW7 1JR 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. 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. Hans Crescent
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Herbert Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. A315
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 26. Stackhouse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Ennismore Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hans Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Trevor Square
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Trevor Place
    Total1
    Other theft1