SW7 2BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 2BX

SW7 2BX, Westminster has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.12 per 1,000 population. This SW7 2BX 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 2BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 2BX, encompassing approximately 2983 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)

SW7 2BX 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
  • Thurloe Place with total crimes: 6

SW7 2BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1322.1244.44%
Theft from the person134.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.0228.57%
Vehicle crime83.02-27.27%
Public order42.68300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Bicycle theft20.67-33.33%
Drugs10.670.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1319.11-27.78%
Vehicle crime114.36-71.79%
Other theft93.69-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.02-41.67%
Bicycle theft32.3550.00%
Burglary21.01-71.43%
Drugs10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3935.53105.26%
Theft from the person1813.0738.46%
Other theft156.0325.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.03300.00%
Burglary74.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.35-60.00%
Public order42.01-20.00%
Bicycle theft21.34-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1925.81-34.48%
Violence and sexual offences156.3766.67%
Theft from the person135.030.00%
Other theft124.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.02100.00%
Public order52.0166.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.68-76.92%
Bicycle theft31.01200.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2928.8320.83%
Anti-social behaviour139.728.33%
Theft from the person134.368.33%
Violence and sexual offences94.36-10.00%
Other theft83.02-42.86%
Burglary42.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3450.00%
Public order31.010.00%
Robbery21.01-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.67-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2428.83-7.69%
Other theft148.04-26.32%
Theft from the person124.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.0233.33%
Violence and sexual offences104.0242.86%
Public order33.35-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.01-72.73%
Robbery31.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-71.43%
Burglary20.67-50.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2635.190.00%
Other theft198.710.00%
Theft from the person126.370.00%
Bicycle theft114.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.350.00%
Public order42.350.00%
Burglary41.340.00%
Robbery21.340.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 156 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 202439
January 202419
December 202329
November 202324
October 202326

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202415
January 202412
December 20238
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 20246
January 202415
December 20239
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 202418
January 202413
December 202313
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202412
January 20243
December 202313
November 202312
October 20239

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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

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 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
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

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 2BX 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. Thurloe Place
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Prince Consort Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Queen'S Gate Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Moncorvo Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Thurloe Place Mews
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Ennismore Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Cottage Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Queen'S Gate
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 16. Prince'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Hyde Park Gate Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Queen'S Gate Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Elvaston Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Ennismore Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1