SW7 2AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 2AQ

SW7 2AQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.24 per 1,000 population. This SW7 2AQ 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 2AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 2AQ, encompassing approximately 2428 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW7 2AQ area, explore the SW7 2AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

SW7 2AQ Crime Hotspots

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

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

SW7 2AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.24120.00%
Other theft94.5350.00%
Theft from the person93.7180.00%
Vehicle crime83.71-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.290.00%
Public order22.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1016.06-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour74.12-30.00%
Other theft62.88-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.470.00%
Theft from the person52.06-54.55%
Bicycle theft22.060.00%
Burglary20.82-60.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3434.18126.67%
Theft from the person1114.0037.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.53900.00%
Other theft94.1228.57%
Public order53.7125.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.06-54.55%
Burglary52.060.00%
Bicycle theft22.06100.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1521.82-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.1857.14%
Theft from the person84.53-27.27%
Other theft73.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8866.67%
Public order42.06100.00%
Other crime11.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-90.91%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2529.2425.00%
Anti-social behaviour1110.290.00%
Theft from the person114.5337.50%
Other theft74.53-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.88-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.88200.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Robbery20.82100.00%
Public order20.82-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.82-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2028.82-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour118.2437.50%
Violence and sexual offences104.5366.67%
Other theft104.12-33.33%
Theft from the person84.12-11.11%
Public order33.29-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.24-70.00%
Burglary21.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-75.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Robbery10.41-66.67%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2336.650.00%
Other theft159.470.00%
Bicycle theft106.180.00%
Theft from the person94.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.290.00%
Public order42.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.650.00%
Burglary41.650.00%
Robbery31.650.00%
Possession of weapons21.240.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20245
January 202411
December 20237
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20245
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 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 202434
January 202415
December 202325
November 202320
October 202323

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202411
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 202410
January 20241
December 202311
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 4 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
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW7 2AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    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. Queen'S Gate Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Moncorvo Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Ennismore Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. A315
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Bremner Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Gore Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Prince'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Hyde Park Gate Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hyde Park Gate
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Queen'S Gate Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Elvaston Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Ennismore Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1