SW7 1QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 1QG

SW7 1QG, Westminster has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.55 per 1,000 population. This SW7 1QG 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 1QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 1QG, encompassing approximately 2189 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

SW7 1QG Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Exhibition Road with total crimes: 8
  • Kensington Road with total crimes: 6

SW7 1QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.5580.00%
Theft from the person94.1180.00%
Vehicle crime74.11-30.00%
Other theft73.2016.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.200.00%
Public order22.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1016.90-69.70%
Other theft64.57-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.74-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences52.280.00%
Theft from the person52.28-37.50%
Bicycle theft22.280.00%
Burglary20.91-50.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3332.88120.00%
Theft from the person815.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.65133.33%
Other theft73.2040.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.20-58.33%
Public order42.280.00%
Burglary41.830.00%
Bicycle theft21.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1522.83-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences126.8571.43%
Theft from the person65.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.74150.00%
Other theft52.28-16.67%
Public order42.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.83-62.50%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2428.7720.00%
Theft from the person910.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.65-30.00%
Other theft63.20-25.00%
Burglary22.74100.00%
Robbery20.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Public order20.91-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.91-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2027.86-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences109.1342.86%
Other theft84.57-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour83.6533.33%
Theft from the person63.65-33.33%
Public order32.74-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.37-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-75.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%
Robbery10.46-66.67%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2137.900.00%
Other theft149.590.00%
Bicycle theft106.390.00%
Theft from the person94.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.200.00%
Public order42.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.830.00%
Robbery31.830.00%
Burglary31.370.00%
Possession of weapons21.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20245
January 202412
December 20237
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 202433
January 202415
December 202324
November 202320
October 202321

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20248
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20247
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW7 1QG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Exhibition Road
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Kensington Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Prince Consort Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Moncorvo Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Ennismore Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. A315
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bremner Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Prince'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Queen'S Gate Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Ennismore Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1