SW7 2NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 2NB

SW7 2NB, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 132 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.52 per 1,000 population. This SW7 2NB 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 2NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 2NB, encompassing approximately 4188 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (-14.81% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)

SW7 2NB 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 2NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2331.52-11.54%
Other theft235.49-14.81%
Theft from the person215.49-19.23%
Vehicle crime165.0177.78%
Violence and sexual offences163.82-5.88%
Burglary83.8233.33%
Public order61.9120.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.43-28.57%
Robbery41.1933.33%
Bicycle theft40.96300.00%
Drugs30.960.00%
Shoplifting20.72100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2731.521250.00%
Theft from the person266.451200.00%
Anti-social behaviour266.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences176.211600.00%
Vehicle crime94.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.150.00%
Burglary61.670.00%
Public order51.43400.00%
Robbery31.190.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

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 theft21.43-50.00%
Theft from the person20.48-71.43%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.24-66.67%

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 person74.06-86.79%
Other theft41.67-88.57%
Violence and sexual offences30.96-85.71%
Public order20.72-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5348.71341.67%
Other theft3512.651650.00%
Anti-social behaviour338.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences217.88425.00%
Vehicle crime205.010.00%
Burglary174.780.00%
Shoplifting94.060.00%
Public order72.15133.33%
Robbery41.670.00%
Bicycle theft20.960.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

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 person125.01-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences42.87-84.00%
Public order30.96-66.67%
Other theft20.72-95.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4042.0214.29%
Theft from the person289.55-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences256.6925.00%
Vehicle crime235.9715.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.49-13.04%
Burglary104.7811.11%
Public order92.39-18.18%
Robbery72.1575.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6720.00%
Drugs41.43100.00%
Shoplifting20.96-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3641.3180.00%
Other theft358.60-18.60%
Anti-social behaviour238.3615.00%
Violence and sexual offences205.49-39.39%
Vehicle crime204.78-39.39%
Public order114.78120.00%
Burglary92.6328.57%
Shoplifting72.15-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.67-28.57%
Robbery41.1933.33%
Drugs20.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.48-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4343.22-29.51%
Violence and sexual offences3310.2783.33%
Vehicle crime337.8843.48%
Anti-social behaviour207.88-35.48%
Theft from the person204.78-23.08%
Shoplifting84.7860.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.91-22.22%
Burglary71.6775.00%
Public order51.67-54.55%
Robbery31.19-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.72-80.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6149.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour3114.560.00%
Theft from the person267.400.00%
Vehicle crime236.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences185.490.00%
Public order114.300.00%
Bicycle theft102.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.390.00%
Robbery52.150.00%
Shoplifting51.190.00%
Burglary41.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 231 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202426
July 20242
May 20247
April 202453
March 202412
January 202428
December 202336
November 202320
October 202326

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202426
April 202433
January 202420
December 202323
November 202320
October 202331

A total of 272 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202427
July 20242
May 20244
April 202435
March 20242
January 202440
December 202335
November 202343
October 202361

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 20246
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
January 20249
December 202311
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202417
January 202410
December 20239
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 144 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
April 202420
January 202423
December 202320
November 202333
October 202323

A total of 3 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

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 20241
May 20243
April 202421
March 20244
January 202425
December 202320
November 202333
October 202318

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20249
January 20242
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
May 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW7 2NB 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. Glendower Place
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs2
  • 6. North Terrace
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Pelham Crescent
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bute Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Lucan Place
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Ixworth Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 12. Thurloe Place Mews
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cromwell Place
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 14. Sydney Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    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. Cottage Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cromwell Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 19. South Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Barnaby Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Onslow Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Queensberry Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 24. Queen'S Gate
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 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. Guthrie Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1