SW7 2EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 2EU

SW7 2EU, Westminster has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.79 per 1,000 population. This SW7 2EU 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 2EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 2EU, encompassing approximately 2501 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

SW7 2EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kensington Road with total crimes: 7
  • Exhibition Road with total crimes: 7
  • B325 with total crimes: 7

SW7 2EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1222.79200.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.80100.00%
Theft from the person94.00350.00%
Vehicle crime83.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.20-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.40200.00%
Bicycle theft31.2050.00%
Public order21.20100.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime813.19-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.20-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.80-16.67%
Other theft42.00-63.64%
Bicycle theft21.600.00%
Theft from the person20.80-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Public order10.40-85.71%
Drugs10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-87.50%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3233.98113.33%
Other theft1112.7922.22%
Anti-social behaviour104.40400.00%
Burglary84.00700.00%
Public order73.20600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.80-45.45%
Theft from the person62.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft22.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1522.79-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences116.0037.50%
Theft from the person94.4012.50%
Other theft93.6028.57%
Criminal damage and arson63.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.40-80.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2425.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour109.60-9.09%
Theft from the person84.00-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.200.00%
Other theft73.20-22.22%
Burglary32.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20100.00%
Bicycle theft20.80-33.33%
Robbery10.800.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1825.59-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour117.2022.22%
Theft from the person104.4066.67%
Other theft94.00-35.71%
Violence and sexual offences83.60100.00%
Public order33.2050.00%
Bicycle theft31.20-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-80.00%
Burglary10.40-83.33%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2132.780.00%
Other theft148.400.00%
Bicycle theft105.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.000.00%
Theft from the person63.600.00%
Burglary62.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.000.00%
Robbery21.600.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20246
January 202411
December 20238
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 126 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 202432
January 202415
December 202324
November 202318
October 202321

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 202411
January 20249
December 20237
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20247
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 50 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 202410
January 20242
December 202310
November 202311
October 20239

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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20248
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kensington Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Exhibition Road
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. B325
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. A315
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bremner Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Gore Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Petersham Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Hyde Park Gate Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hyde Park Gate
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Reston Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Queen'S Gate Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Elvaston Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Elvaston Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Albert Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Canning Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1