SW7 2JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 2JZ

SW7 2JZ, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 128 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.63 per 1,000 population. This SW7 2JZ 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 2JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 2JZ, encompassing approximately 4994 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (31) incidents (3.33% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

SW7 2JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pelham Street with total crimes: 11
  • Thurloe Place with total crimes: 9
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 9

SW7 2JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3125.633.33%
Theft from the person206.21-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour204.00-20.00%
Vehicle crime174.0070.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.40-28.57%
Burglary62.000.00%
Public order51.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.00-16.67%
Robbery41.000.00%
Shoplifting40.800.00%
Bicycle theft30.80200.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3025.631400.00%
Anti-social behaviour256.010.00%
Theft from the person245.011100.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.801300.00%
Vehicle crime102.800.00%
Burglary62.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.200.00%
Public order51.20400.00%
Robbery41.000.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.20-50.00%
Theft from the person20.40-71.43%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.20-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person73.40-86.54%
Other theft41.40-87.88%
Violence and sexual offences30.80-85.00%
Public order20.60-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5239.24333.33%
Anti-social behaviour3310.410.00%
Other theft336.611550.00%
Vehicle crime216.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.20400.00%
Burglary174.000.00%
Public order103.40233.33%
Robbery42.000.00%
Shoplifting30.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person124.20-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences42.40-84.62%
Public order30.80-70.00%
Other theft20.60-95.56%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4536.6425.00%
Theft from the person289.01-3.45%
Violence and sexual offences265.6144.44%
Vehicle crime235.214.55%
Anti-social behaviour204.605.26%
Public order104.00-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson82.0060.00%
Burglary81.60-27.27%
Robbery71.6040.00%
Drugs31.4050.00%
Bicycle theft20.60100.00%
Shoplifting20.40-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3633.23-14.29%
Theft from the person297.2138.10%
Vehicle crime225.81-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour194.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.80-37.93%
Burglary113.6057.14%
Public order112.20120.00%
Shoplifting62.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.20-16.67%
Robbery51.00150.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4233.03-35.38%
Vehicle crime298.4138.10%
Violence and sexual offences295.8170.59%
Theft from the person215.81-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.20-32.14%
Burglary73.8040.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.40-25.00%
Public order51.20-37.50%
Shoplifting31.00-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.60-66.67%
Robbery20.40-60.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6539.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour2813.010.00%
Theft from the person255.610.00%
Vehicle crime215.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.400.00%
Public order81.600.00%
Bicycle theft61.600.00%
Shoplifting61.200.00%
Burglary51.200.00%
Robbery51.000.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 290 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202430
July 20242
May 20244
April 202433
March 20242
January 202445
December 202336
November 202342
October 202365

A total of 220 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202424
July 20242
May 20247
April 202452
March 202412
January 202428
December 202329
November 202321
October 202325

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202425
April 202433
January 202420
December 202319
November 202319
October 202328

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
March 20243
January 202410
December 202311
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 202417
January 20248
December 202311
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 143 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
April 202421
January 202423
December 202322
November 202329
October 202321

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
December 20231

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 20241
May 20243
April 202420
March 20244
January 202426
December 202318
November 202329
October 202317

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
May 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pelham Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Thurloe Place
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Exhibition Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Stanhope Mews West
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Glendower Place
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs2
  • 8. North Terrace
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Pelham Crescent
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bute Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Thurloe Place Mews
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cromwell Place
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 13. Sydney Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Atherstone Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Pond Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Kendrick Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Cromwell Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. South Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Barnaby Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Onslow Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Queensberry Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 23. Queen'S Gate
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Queen'S Gate Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Egerton Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Elvaston Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Thurloe Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Sydney Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Stewart'S Grove
    Total1
    Shoplifting1