SW7 2BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 2BU

SW7 2BU, Westminster has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.45 per 1,000 population. This SW7 2BU 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 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 2BU, encompassing approximately 3922 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)

SW7 2BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Exhibition Road with total crimes: 14
  • Thurloe Place with total crimes: 9
  • Kensington Road with total crimes: 6

SW7 2BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2223.4546.67%
Theft from the person165.61-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences134.0844.44%
Vehicle crime123.319.09%
Anti-social behaviour123.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.06400.00%
Public order41.27300.00%
Bicycle theft41.0233.33%
Drugs11.02-50.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1719.63-43.33%
Other theft154.33-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour123.82-20.00%
Vehicle crime113.06-73.81%
Violence and sexual offences92.8028.57%
Burglary42.29-69.23%
Bicycle theft31.020.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Robbery10.51-50.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4236.4690.91%
Theft from the person3010.7142.86%
Other theft247.6514.29%
Anti-social behaviour156.1250.00%
Burglary133.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.31-58.82%
Public order51.7825.00%
Bicycle theft31.270.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2227.79-35.29%
Theft from the person215.6140.00%
Other theft215.3516.67%
Violence and sexual offences175.3541.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.33-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson92.55200.00%
Public order42.29-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.02200.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3429.573.03%
Other theft188.67-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour174.596.25%
Theft from the person154.33-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences123.82-42.86%
Burglary63.06100.00%
Public order51.5366.67%
Robbery31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.76-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3332.1217.86%
Other theft238.41-39.47%
Violence and sexual offences215.8675.00%
Theft from the person165.35-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour164.0823.08%
Criminal damage and arson44.08-60.00%
Public order31.02-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.76-76.92%
Burglary30.76-25.00%
Robbery30.7650.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3837.990.00%
Vehicle crime289.690.00%
Theft from the person217.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.350.00%
Bicycle theft133.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.060.00%
Public order52.550.00%
Burglary41.270.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20249
December 20233
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 182 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202442
January 202422
December 202334
November 202333
October 202328

A total of 161 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202415
April 202424
January 202421
December 202318
November 202323
October 202338

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 20247
January 202417
December 202312
November 202321
October 202312

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 136 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
April 202430
January 202421
December 202315
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 202415
January 202410
December 202317
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
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 20241
August 20244
April 202413
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 3 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
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Exhibition Road
    Total14
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Thurloe Place
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kensington Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Prince Consort Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Queen'S Gate Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Moncorvo Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Thurloe Place Mews
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cromwell Place
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 12. Ennismore Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Cottage Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. A315
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bremner Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Gore Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Cromwell Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Queensberry Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 19. Queen'S Gate
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Queen'S Gate Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Hyde Park Gate Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Queen'S Gate Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Elvaston Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Elvaston Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Ennismore Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Queensberry Mews West
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Queen'S Gate Place Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1