SW7 2BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 2BW

SW7 2BW, Westminster has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.00 per 1,000 population. This SW7 2BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW7 postcode area, which has experienced 229 crimes and a crime rate of 15.09 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW7 2BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 2BW, encompassing approximately 4000 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (-72.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)

SW7 2BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Exhibition Road with total crimes: 10
  • Kensington Road with total crimes: 8
  • Bremner Road with total crimes: 4

SW7 2BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1112.00-72.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.75-42.86%
Other theft72.00-56.25%
Violence and sexual offences71.750.00%
Theft from the person71.75-58.82%
Bicycle theft21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Public order10.50-83.33%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-92.31%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4029.5081.82%
Theft from the person1710.0030.77%
Other theft164.2523.08%
Anti-social behaviour144.00100.00%
Burglary133.501200.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.25-58.82%
Public order61.7550.00%
Bicycle theft21.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2222.25-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences175.5030.77%
Theft from the person134.250.00%
Other theft133.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.25-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.7525.00%
Public order41.25-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.0050.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-85.71%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3025.7520.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.500.00%
Theft from the person133.75-7.14%
Other theft133.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.2530.00%
Burglary73.25250.00%
Public order51.7566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.2533.33%
Bicycle theft21.00-33.33%
Robbery10.500.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2522.25-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour156.2587.50%
Theft from the person143.7516.67%
Other theft133.50-48.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.2542.86%
Public order32.50-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.75-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-70.00%
Burglary20.75-75.00%
Shoplifting10.50-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2829.5086.67%
Other theft257.00150.00%
Theft from the person126.25200.00%
Bicycle theft113.0057.14%
Criminal damage and arson102.75233.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.50-33.33%
Burglary82.0033.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.00-56.25%
Public order41.750.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.500.00%
Vehicle crime154.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.750.00%
Other theft103.000.00%
Bicycle theft72.500.00%
Burglary61.750.00%
Theft from the person41.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

Crime by Type

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202414
January 20247
December 202315
November 202315
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202416
January 202413
December 202313
November 202313
October 202325
September 202310

A total of 171 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202440
January 202422
December 202330
November 202325
October 202328
September 202315

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20247
January 202417
December 202313
November 202310
October 20237
September 202316

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 80 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202417
January 202413
December 202313
November 202314
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 202413
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238
September 20236

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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Exhibition Road
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Kensington Road
    Total8
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bremner Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Petersham Mews
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Prince Consort Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Queen'S Gate Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Queen'S Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 8. Reston Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Elvaston Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Princes Gate Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Kynance Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cottesmore Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. B325
    Total1
    Burglary1