SW7 1SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 1SE

SW7 1SE, Westminster has recorded a total of 171 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 148.23 per 1,000 population. This SW7 1SE 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 1SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 1SE, encompassing approximately 1153 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (47.83% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)

SW7 1SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancelot Place with total crimes: 52
  • Brompton Road with total crimes: 16
  • Montpelier Street with total crimes: 15

SW7 1SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34148.2347.83%
Violence and sexual offences3029.4750.00%
Theft from the person2926.0120.83%
Other theft2025.14-13.04%
Vehicle crime1917.3435.71%
Anti-social behaviour1616.476.67%
Robbery913.87125.00%
Public order57.80-28.57%
Burglary34.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.60-40.00%
Drugs22.600.00%
Bicycle theft11.730.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person24123.102300.00%
Other theft2320.802200.00%
Shoplifting2319.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences2019.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour1517.340.00%
Vehicle crime1413.000.00%
Public order712.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.070.00%
Robbery44.330.00%
Burglary23.470.00%
Drugs21.730.00%
Other crime21.730.00%
Bicycle theft11.730.00%

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 theft11.730.00%
Theft from the person10.87-66.67%

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 person33.47-93.18%
Public order12.60-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44159.501000.00%
Vehicle crime3538.140.00%
Shoplifting3330.340.00%
Other theft2528.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences2221.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour1019.070.00%
Burglary68.670.00%
Robbery45.200.00%
Public order33.470.00%
Possession of weapons12.600.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43.47300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.87-97.37%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38150.84-7.32%
Other theft3732.94-41.27%
Vehicle crime3732.07-22.92%
Shoplifting2232.0729.41%
Anti-social behaviour1119.07-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences79.54-75.86%
Robbery76.0716.67%
Criminal damage and arson56.070.00%
Public order54.33-28.57%
Burglary44.33100.00%
Drugs13.470.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63201.9821.15%
Vehicle crime4854.612.13%
Theft from the person4141.6117.14%
Violence and sexual offences2935.5470.59%
Shoplifting1725.14-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour1414.74-26.32%
Public order712.14-12.50%
Robbery66.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.2025.00%
Burglary24.33-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.730.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft52183.7815.56%
Vehicle crime4745.0834.29%
Theft from the person3540.7412.90%
Shoplifting2030.3481.82%
Anti-social behaviour1917.3446.15%
Violence and sexual offences1716.4730.77%
Public order814.7460.00%
Burglary56.93150.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.33-42.86%
Robbery33.47-62.50%
Other crime12.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.87-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45151.7073.08%
Vehicle crime3539.0140.00%
Theft from the person3130.34244.44%
Violence and sexual offences1326.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour1311.27-23.53%
Shoplifting1111.27-50.00%
Robbery89.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.9375.00%
Public order56.07-16.67%
Burglary24.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.73-33.33%
Other crime11.730.00%
Drugs10.87-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft26120.500.00%
Vehicle crime2522.540.00%
Shoplifting2221.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour1719.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences1314.740.00%
Theft from the person911.270.00%
Public order67.800.00%
Burglary45.200.00%
Robbery43.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.470.00%
Drugs43.470.00%
Bicycle theft33.470.00%
Other crime12.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202410
January 202411
December 202314
November 202319
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202420
April 202422
January 20247
December 202329
November 202317
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 292 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202423
July 20241
April 202425
January 202437
December 202363
November 202352
October 202345
September 202326

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202423
April 202433
January 202422
December 202317
November 202320
October 202311
September 202322

A total of 260 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202424
July 20241
May 20243
April 202444
March 20244
February 20241
January 202438
December 202341
November 202335
October 202331
September 20239

A total of 260 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 202435
January 202437
December 202348
November 202347
October 202335
September 202325

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
May 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW7 1SE 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
    Total16
    Shoplifting5
    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. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Knightsbridge Green
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 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. Sloane Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. South Carriage Drive
    Total4
    Robbery4
  • 10. Duplex Ride
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. William Mews
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Trevor Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Raphael Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Hans Crescent
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Harriet Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Herbert Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Beaufort Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Brompton Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Montpelier Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Prince'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Lowndes Square
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 22. Stackhouse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Hans Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Trevor Square
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Trevor Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Seville Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Albert Gate
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Wilton Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. William Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Kinnerton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1