SW7 2AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 2AR

SW7 2AR, Westminster has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.89 per 1,000 population. This SW7 2AR 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 2AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 2AR, encompassing approximately 2097 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW7 2AR area, explore the SW7 2AR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW7 2AR area, visit the SW7 2AR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

SW7 2AR 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 2AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.89100.00%
Theft from the person94.7780.00%
Other theft84.2933.33%
Vehicle crime73.81-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.3425.00%
Public order22.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime916.69-73.53%
Other theft64.29-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.860.00%
Theft from the person52.38-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour42.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.910.00%
Burglary20.95-50.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

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 crime3437.19142.86%
Theft from the person1116.2137.50%
Anti-social behaviour85.24700.00%
Other theft83.8133.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.81-54.55%
Public order42.380.00%
Burglary41.910.00%
Bicycle theft21.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1423.84-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences116.6783.33%
Theft from the person85.24-20.00%
Other theft63.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8666.67%
Public order42.38100.00%
Other crime11.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-88.89%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2430.9926.32%
Theft from the person1011.4442.86%
Anti-social behaviour94.7712.50%
Other theft64.29-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.86200.00%
Burglary21.43100.00%
Robbery20.95100.00%
Public order20.95-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.95-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1929.56-13.64%
Violence and sexual offences99.0680.00%
Other theft94.29-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.2933.33%
Theft from the person73.81-22.22%
Public order33.34-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.43-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.43-75.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Robbery10.48-66.67%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2240.050.00%
Other theft1510.490.00%
Bicycle theft107.150.00%
Theft from the person94.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.860.00%
Public order42.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.910.00%
Robbery31.910.00%
Burglary31.430.00%
Possession of weapons21.430.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20245
January 202411
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235

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 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 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 202434
January 202414
December 202324
November 202319
October 202322

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 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 202310
November 20237
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 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20248
January 20241
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 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 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 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

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 2AR 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. Hyde Park Gate Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hyde Park Gate
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Queen'S Gate Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Ennismore Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1