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

Overview of Crime in SW7 1JU

MONTPELIER SQUARE, SW7 1JU, Westminster has recorded a total of 182 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 90.43 per 1,000 population. This SW7 1JU 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 1JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 1JU, encompassing approximately 2012 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW7 1JU area, explore the SW7 1JU 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 (89.47% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (29) incidents (16.00% increase)

SW7 1JU 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 1JU 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 offences3690.4389.47%
Shoplifting3217.8945.45%
Theft from the person2915.9016.00%
Anti-social behaviour2214.4137.50%
Other theft1910.93-17.39%
Vehicle crime189.445.88%
Robbery98.94125.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.47100.00%
Public order42.98-20.00%
Burglary41.990.00%
Drugs21.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2571.052400.00%
Other theft2312.422200.00%
Shoplifting2211.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences1910.930.00%
Vehicle crime179.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.450.00%
Public order57.950.00%
Burglary42.480.00%
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 person31.99-94.00%
Public order11.49-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5088.941150.00%
Shoplifting2924.840.00%
Vehicle crime2614.410.00%
Other theft2412.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences2111.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour1410.430.00%
Burglary106.960.00%
Public order34.970.00%
Robbery21.490.00%

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 person10.50-97.50%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4592.919.76%
Theft from the person4022.3614.29%
Other theft3919.87-39.06%
Shoplifting1719.3813.33%
Anti-social behaviour148.4516.67%
Violence and sexual offences96.96-72.73%
Robbery74.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.48-16.67%
Burglary52.4866.67%
Public order52.48-16.67%
Drugs12.480.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64110.8010.34%
Vehicle crime4131.80-19.61%
Theft from the person3520.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences3317.3983.33%
Shoplifting1516.407.14%
Anti-social behaviour127.45-42.86%
Robbery75.9640.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.4850.00%
Public order62.98-33.33%
Burglary32.98-40.00%
Bicycle theft11.490.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58109.8028.89%
Vehicle crime5128.8270.00%
Theft from the person3525.3425.00%
Anti-social behaviour2117.3940.00%
Violence and sexual offences1810.430.00%
Shoplifting148.9427.27%
Public order96.96125.00%
Burglary54.4766.67%
Robbery52.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.48-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.990.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4583.470.00%
Vehicle crime3022.360.00%
Theft from the person2814.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences1813.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.940.00%
Shoplifting117.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.470.00%
Robbery52.980.00%
Public order42.480.00%
Burglary31.990.00%
Drugs21.490.00%
Other crime10.990.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 228 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
April 202426
January 202445
December 202341
November 202351
October 202330

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202416
April 202414
January 202414
December 202312
November 202321
October 202315

A total of 273 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202423
July 20241
April 202424
January 202439
December 202364
November 202358
October 202345

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202419
April 202421
January 20249
December 202333
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
May 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

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 251 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202425
July 20241
May 20243
April 202450
March 20244
February 20241
January 202440
December 202335
November 202335
October 202328

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 1JU 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. Pont Street Mews
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Moncorvo Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. South Carriage Drive
    Total4
    Robbery4
  • 12. Ennismore Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Ovington Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cottage Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Trevor Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Raphael Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Hans Crescent
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Harriet Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Herbert Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. A315
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Egerton Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Egerton Gardens Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Beaufort Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Brompton Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Montpelier Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Prince'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 28. Stackhouse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Ennismore Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Lennox Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1