SW7 1PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 1PQ

SW7 1PQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 171 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 77.35 per 1,000 population. This SW7 1PQ 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 1PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 1PQ, encompassing approximately 2210 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW7 1PQ area, explore the SW7 1PQ 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)
  • Theft from the person: (27) incidents (17.39% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)

SW7 1PQ 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

SW7 1PQ 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 Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3677.35125.00%
Theft from the person2716.2917.39%
Shoplifting2712.2135.00%
Anti-social behaviour2212.2157.14%
Other theft199.95-9.52%
Vehicle crime178.596.25%
Robbery87.69166.67%
Burglary63.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.71400.00%
Drugs22.260.00%
Public order20.90-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2357.00-46.51%
Other theft2110.40-16.00%
Shoplifting209.50-20.00%
Vehicle crime169.05-51.52%
Violence and sexual offences167.24-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour147.247.69%
Burglary46.33-50.00%
Public order41.810.00%
Robbery31.8150.00%
Drugs21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4377.814200.00%
Vehicle crime3319.450.00%
Other theft2514.930.00%
Shoplifting2511.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences1811.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.140.00%
Burglary85.880.00%
Public order43.620.00%
Robbery21.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.45-97.06%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4477.8122.22%
Other theft3719.90-38.33%
Theft from the person3416.7417.24%
Violence and sexual offences1615.38-46.67%
Shoplifting117.2422.22%
Anti-social behaviour104.98-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.520.00%
Public order52.71150.00%
Burglary42.260.00%
Robbery41.81-20.00%
Drugs11.810.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6089.5717.65%
Vehicle crime3627.14-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences3016.2976.47%
Theft from the person2913.57-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour1613.12-36.00%
Shoplifting97.2412.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.0750.00%
Robbery52.7125.00%
Burglary42.260.00%
Public order21.81-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.90-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5190.0218.60%
Vehicle crime4423.0741.94%
Theft from the person3319.9073.68%
Anti-social behaviour2514.9356.25%
Violence and sexual offences1711.316.25%
Shoplifting87.69-11.11%
Public order73.6275.00%
Burglary43.17-20.00%
Robbery41.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.81-42.86%
Bicycle theft21.81-33.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4371.930.00%
Vehicle crime3119.450.00%
Theft from the person1914.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences167.240.00%
Shoplifting97.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.070.00%
Burglary53.170.00%
Public order42.260.00%
Robbery31.810.00%
Bicycle theft31.360.00%
Drugs21.360.00%
Other crime10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 221 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 202433
January 202444
December 202336
November 202344
October 202331

A total of 256 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
April 202425
January 202437
December 202360
November 202351
October 202343

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
April 202413
January 202410
December 202316
November 202325
October 202316

A total of 209 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202423
April 202443
February 20241
January 202434
December 202329
November 202333
October 202319

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.29 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 202418
January 202416
December 202330
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202420
April 202425
January 202411
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

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 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW7 1PQ 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. Exhibition Road
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. 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. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 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. 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. Stackhouse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Ennismore Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hans Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Trevor Square
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Trevor Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Walton Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1