SW7 2BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 2BS

SW7 2BS, Westminster has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.72 per 1,000 population. This SW7 2BS 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 2BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 2BS, encompassing approximately 3701 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

SW7 2BS 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
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 6

SW7 2BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1519.72150.00%
Theft from the person134.0585.71%
Violence and sexual offences103.5166.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.7025.00%
Vehicle crime82.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft52.1666.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.35100.00%
Public order31.08200.00%
Burglary20.81-33.33%
Robbery10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1213.51-68.42%
Anti-social behaviour83.24-27.27%
Theft from the person72.16-61.11%
Other theft61.89-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences61.620.00%
Bicycle theft31.6250.00%
Burglary30.81-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Public order10.54-80.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3830.2680.95%
Theft from the person1810.2720.00%
Other theft164.8623.08%
Burglary134.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.5183.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.97-66.67%
Public order51.6225.00%
Bicycle theft21.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2124.32-34.38%
Violence and sexual offences185.6763.64%
Theft from the person154.867.14%
Other theft134.058.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.5175.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.89-60.00%
Public order41.6233.33%
Bicycle theft31.08200.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3227.0223.08%
Anti-social behaviour158.6515.38%
Theft from the person144.050.00%
Other theft123.78-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.24-15.38%
Burglary62.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6233.33%
Public order31.080.00%
Robbery10.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2625.67-10.34%
Other theft157.02-31.82%
Theft from the person144.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.7885.71%
Anti-social behaviour133.5185.71%
Public order33.51-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.81-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-70.00%
Burglary20.81-60.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2930.530.00%
Other theft227.840.00%
Theft from the person145.940.00%
Bicycle theft113.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.890.00%
Burglary51.890.00%
Public order41.350.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 166 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
April 202438
January 202421
December 202332
November 202326
October 202329

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 202416
January 202413
December 202312
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20246
January 202418
December 202311
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 95 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 202418
January 202415
December 202314
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 202411
January 20246
December 202315
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 6 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
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 202413
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

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 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW7 2BS 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. B325
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Prince Consort Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Queen'S Gate Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Moncorvo Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Thurloe Place Mews
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Petersham Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 12. A315
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Bremner Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Gore Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Petersham Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Queen'S Gate
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 17. Queen'S Gate Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Hyde Park Gate Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hyde Park Gate
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Reston Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Queen'S Gate Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Elvaston Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Elvaston Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Ennismore Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Queen'S Gate Place Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1