SW7 2BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 2BP

SW7 2BP, Westminster has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.38 per 1,000 population. This SW7 2BP 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 2BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 2BP, encompassing approximately 3235 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

SW7 2BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Exhibition Road with total crimes: 8
  • Kensington Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

SW7 2BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1116.3857.14%
Violence and sexual offences103.40100.00%
Other theft93.0950.00%
Vehicle crime82.78-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.47-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.93-33.33%
Public order10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

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 crime1012.98-72.97%
Anti-social behaviour73.09-41.67%
Theft from the person72.16-61.11%
Other theft62.16-53.85%
Violence and sexual offences51.850.00%
Bicycle theft31.5550.00%
Burglary20.93-75.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3731.21105.56%
Theft from the person1811.4338.46%
Other theft135.5630.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.02300.00%
Burglary83.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.47-66.67%
Public order41.550.00%
Bicycle theft21.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1822.56-37.93%
Violence and sexual offences155.5687.50%
Theft from the person134.6430.00%
Other theft104.0242.86%
Criminal damage and arson63.09100.00%
Public order41.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-75.00%
Bicycle theft30.93200.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2924.4126.09%
Anti-social behaviour128.969.09%
Theft from the person103.71-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences83.09-11.11%
Other theft72.47-41.67%
Burglary42.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24200.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Robbery10.93-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2324.41-11.54%
Theft from the person127.1120.00%
Other theft123.71-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour113.7157.14%
Violence and sexual offences93.4028.57%
Public order32.78-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.93-72.73%
Burglary20.93-50.00%
Robbery20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-90.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2630.900.00%
Other theft178.030.00%
Bicycle theft115.250.00%
Theft from the person103.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.160.00%
Public order42.160.00%
Burglary41.240.00%
Possession of weapons21.240.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 151 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 202437
January 202418
December 202329
November 202323
October 202326

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202413
January 202410
December 20237
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20245
January 202415
December 20238
November 20239
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 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 81 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 202418
January 202413
December 202310
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 202412
January 20243
December 202312
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 5 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20248
December 20234
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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Exhibition Road
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Kensington Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    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. Queen'S Gate
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 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. Elvaston Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Ennismore Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1