SW7 2LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 2LB

SW7 2LB, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.92 per 1,000 population. This SW7 2LB 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 2LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 2LB, encompassing approximately 4866 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

SW7 2LB 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 2LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3026.920.00%
Theft from the person226.17-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour204.52-20.00%
Vehicle crime174.1188.89%
Violence and sexual offences113.49-26.67%
Public order62.2620.00%
Burglary61.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.23-37.50%
Robbery41.030.00%
Shoplifting40.82300.00%
Bicycle theft30.82200.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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 theft3026.921400.00%
Anti-social behaviour256.170.00%
Theft from the person245.141100.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.931400.00%
Vehicle crime93.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.850.00%
Burglary61.640.00%
Public order51.23400.00%
Robbery41.030.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

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 theft21.23-50.00%
Theft from the person20.41-71.43%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.21-66.67%

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 person73.49-87.27%
Other theft41.44-88.24%
Violence and sexual offences30.82-84.21%
Public order20.62-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5542.33358.33%
Anti-social behaviour3511.300.00%
Other theft347.191600.00%
Vehicle crime216.990.00%
Burglary194.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.90375.00%
Public order103.90233.33%
Shoplifting62.060.00%
Robbery41.230.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

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 person124.32-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences42.47-85.19%
Public order30.82-70.00%
Other theft20.62-95.74%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4740.0727.03%
Theft from the person289.66-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences275.7542.11%
Vehicle crime255.5519.05%
Anti-social behaviour235.1415.00%
Public order104.73-16.67%
Burglary102.06-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson82.0633.33%
Robbery71.6440.00%
Drugs41.44100.00%
Shoplifting30.82-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.62100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3736.58-15.91%
Theft from the person357.6066.67%
Vehicle crime217.19-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.11-36.67%
Public order123.90100.00%
Burglary112.4783.33%
Shoplifting82.2614.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.640.00%
Robbery51.23150.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4435.76-37.14%
Vehicle crime309.0436.36%
Violence and sexual offences306.1776.47%
Theft from the person216.17-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour204.32-37.50%
Shoplifting74.11-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.44-33.33%
Public order61.23-25.00%
Burglary61.2350.00%
Bicycle theft21.23-77.78%
Robbery20.41-60.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7043.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour3214.390.00%
Theft from the person276.580.00%
Vehicle crime225.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.490.00%
Bicycle theft91.850.00%
Public order81.850.00%
Shoplifting81.640.00%
Robbery51.640.00%
Burglary41.030.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 300 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202430
July 20242
May 20244
April 202434
March 20242
January 202447
December 202337
November 202344
October 202370

A total of 233 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202424
July 20242
May 20247
April 202455
March 202412
January 202428
December 202335
November 202321
October 202327

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202425
April 202435
January 202423
December 202320
November 202320
October 202332

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
March 20243
January 202410
December 202312
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 202419
January 202410
December 202311
November 20236
October 20234

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 145 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
April 202421
January 202425
December 202321
November 202330
October 202322

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 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 20241
May 20243
April 202419
March 20244
January 202427
December 202319
November 202330
October 202317

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
May 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20239

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 2LB 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. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 26. Egerton Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Thurloe Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Sydney Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Hospital
    Total1
    Public order1