SW7 1SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 1SG

SW7 1SG, Westminster has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 62.29 per 1,000 population. This SW7 1SG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW7 postcode area, which has experienced 229 crimes and a crime rate of 15.09 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW7 1SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 1SG, encompassing approximately 1862 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW7 1SG area, explore the SW7 1SG Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW7 1SG area, visit the SW7 1SG House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (23) incidents (2200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (1900.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW7 1SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancelot Place with total crimes: 36
  • Brompton Road with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

SW7 1SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2362.292200.00%
Other theft2012.351900.00%
Shoplifting2010.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences1810.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour129.670.00%
Vehicle crime86.440.00%
Burglary44.300.00%
Public order42.150.00%
Robbery22.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%

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 theft11.070.00%
Theft from the person10.54-66.67%

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 person32.15-93.02%
Public order11.61-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4376.79975.00%
Shoplifting2623.090.00%
Other theft2213.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences1811.810.00%
Vehicle crime159.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.060.00%
Burglary74.300.00%
Public order23.760.00%
Robbery21.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42.15300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.54-97.22%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3672.505.88%
Other theft3419.33-41.38%
Vehicle crime1718.26-22.73%
Shoplifting139.1318.18%
Anti-social behaviour96.98-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences84.83-68.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.3025.00%
Robbery52.690.00%
Public order42.690.00%
Burglary32.150.00%
Drugs11.610.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5893.9816.00%
Theft from the person3431.156.25%
Violence and sexual offences2518.2678.57%
Vehicle crime2213.43-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour1111.81-35.29%
Shoplifting115.9122.22%
Robbery55.9125.00%
Public order42.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1533.33%
Bicycle theft12.150.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5089.6825.00%
Theft from the person3226.8528.00%
Vehicle crime2517.1856.25%
Anti-social behaviour1713.4354.55%
Violence and sexual offences149.13-17.65%
Shoplifting97.52-10.00%
Public order84.83166.67%
Burglary44.3033.33%
Robbery42.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1550.00%
Bicycle theft11.610.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4071.9648.15%
Theft from the person2521.48177.78%
Violence and sexual offences1713.4330.77%
Vehicle crime169.1333.33%
Anti-social behaviour118.59-21.43%
Shoplifting105.91-23.08%
Robbery45.370.00%
Burglary32.150.00%
Public order31.61-40.00%
Drugs21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-77.78%
Other crime11.070.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2761.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour1414.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences137.520.00%
Shoplifting136.980.00%
Vehicle crime126.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.440.00%
Theft from the person94.830.00%
Public order54.830.00%
Robbery42.690.00%
Burglary32.150.00%
Drugs21.610.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 20248
January 20249
December 202311
November 202317
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202415
January 202417
December 202322
November 202325
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20247
January 20243
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 252 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 20241
April 202422
January 202434
December 202358
November 202350
October 202340
September 202327

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202418
January 20248
December 202325
November 202314
October 202317
September 202313

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 202426
January 202413
December 202311
November 20239
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 211 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 20241
May 20243
April 202443
March 20244
February 20241
January 202436
December 202334
November 202332
October 202325
September 20239

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20239

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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lancelot Place
    Total36
    Shoplifting12
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Brompton Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Knightsbridge (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Trevor Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Raphael Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Knightsbridge
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Basil Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ovington Mews
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Relton Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Knightsbridge Green
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Sloane Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ennismore Gardens Mews
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 14. Ovington Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 15. Montpelier Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Montpelier Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. South Carriage Drive
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Stackhouse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. A315
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Moncorvo Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Cheval Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Beaufort Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Brompton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Trevor Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Montpelier Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ennismore Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Rutland Mews East
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Prince'S Gate
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Gate Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1