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

Overview of Crime in SW7 1JT

MONTPELIER SQUARE, SW7 1JT, Westminster has recorded a total of 186 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 96.79 per 1,000 population. This SW7 1JT 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 1JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 1JT, encompassing approximately 1921 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (85.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (29) incidents (11.54% increase)

SW7 1JT 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 1JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3796.7985.00%
Shoplifting3519.2540.00%
Theft from the person2918.2111.54%
Vehicle crime2115.0923.53%
Anti-social behaviour2010.9342.86%
Other theft2010.41-16.67%
Robbery910.4180.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.6866.67%
Burglary42.600.00%
Public order32.08-40.00%
Drugs21.56100.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2676.492500.00%
Shoplifting2513.530.00%
Other theft2413.012300.00%
Violence and sexual offences2012.490.00%
Vehicle crime1710.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour148.850.00%
Robbery57.290.00%
Public order52.600.00%
Burglary42.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.080.00%
Other crime21.560.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

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 theft11.040.00%
Theft from the person10.52-66.67%

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 person32.08-93.75%
Public order11.56-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4896.791100.00%
Vehicle crime3424.980.00%
Shoplifting3317.690.00%
Other theft2417.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences2112.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour1010.930.00%
Burglary95.200.00%
Public order34.680.00%
Robbery31.560.00%
Possession of weapons11.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42.08300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.52-97.56%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45100.952.27%
Theft from the person4123.425.13%
Other theft3921.33-39.06%
Shoplifting2220.2929.41%
Anti-social behaviour1411.4516.67%
Violence and sexual offences97.29-75.00%
Robbery84.6814.29%
Criminal damage and arson64.1620.00%
Public order53.12-16.67%
Burglary42.6033.33%
Drugs12.080.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64121.778.47%
Vehicle crime4433.30-22.81%
Theft from the person3922.908.33%
Violence and sexual offences3620.29125.00%
Shoplifting1718.73-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour128.85-42.86%
Robbery76.2440.00%
Public order63.64-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.1225.00%
Burglary32.60-40.00%
Bicycle theft11.560.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59121.2528.26%
Vehicle crime5730.7058.33%
Theft from the person3629.6620.00%
Anti-social behaviour2118.7361.54%
Shoplifting2010.9366.67%
Violence and sexual offences1610.41-11.11%
Public order88.33100.00%
Burglary54.1666.67%
Robbery52.60-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.60-33.33%
Other crime12.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4693.670.00%
Vehicle crime3623.940.00%
Theft from the person3018.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences1815.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour139.370.00%
Shoplifting126.760.00%
Robbery76.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.640.00%
Public order43.120.00%
Burglary32.080.00%
Drugs21.560.00%
Bicycle theft21.040.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
April 202410
January 202414
December 202312
November 202321
October 202313

A total of 277 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202424
July 20241
April 202424
January 202439
December 202364
November 202359
October 202346

A total of 254 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
April 202434
January 202445
December 202344
November 202357
October 202336

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202420
April 202421
January 20249
December 202336
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.83 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 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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 20244
April 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202425
April 202433
January 202422
December 202317
November 202320
October 202312

A total of 258 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202426
July 20241
May 20243
April 202448
March 20244
February 20241
January 202441
December 202339
November 202336
October 202330

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
May 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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
August 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW7 1JT 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. Parking Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Basil Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Knightsbridge
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Beauchamp Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sloane Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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 Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Cottage Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Trevor Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Raphael Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Hans Crescent
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Harriet Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Herbert Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Egerton Gardens Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Beaufort Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Brompton Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Montpelier Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Prince'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Lowndes Square
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 27. Stackhouse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Ennismore Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hans Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Trevor Square
    Total1
    Theft from the person1