SW7 2RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 2RP

SW7 2RP, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 121 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.06 per 1,000 population. This SW7 2RP 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 2RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 2RP, encompassing approximately 2746 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW7 2RP area, explore the SW7 2RP 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 (64.29% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)

SW7 2RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Montpelier Street with total crimes: 15
  • Exhibition Road with total crimes: 14
  • Pelham Street with total crimes: 11

SW7 2RP 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 Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2344.0664.29%
Theft from the person228.37-8.33%
Other theft178.01-19.05%
Violence and sexual offences176.190.00%
Vehicle crime146.1940.00%
Shoplifting85.10166.67%
Public order52.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.820.00%
Burglary41.460.00%
Robbery41.46100.00%
Drugs21.46100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2437.14-40.00%
Other theft218.74-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences177.6570.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.19-12.50%
Vehicle crime105.10-68.75%
Public order53.640.00%
Burglary41.82-71.43%
Shoplifting31.46-72.73%
Robbery21.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.73-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4056.80135.29%
Vehicle crime3214.56-3.03%
Other theft2411.65-35.14%
Anti-social behaviour168.746.67%
Burglary145.83180.00%
Shoplifting115.10120.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.01-47.37%
Public order53.64-28.57%
Bicycle theft21.820.00%
Robbery20.73-33.33%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3753.16-9.76%
Vehicle crime3313.4743.48%
Violence and sexual offences1912.02-34.48%
Theft from the person176.92-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour156.190.00%
Public order75.460.00%
Burglary52.55-16.67%
Shoplifting51.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.82-20.00%
Robbery31.46-50.00%
Other crime11.090.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4161.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences2914.9370.59%
Theft from the person2310.5664.29%
Vehicle crime238.37-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour158.37-37.50%
Shoplifting105.4666.67%
Public order73.640.00%
Burglary62.5550.00%
Robbery62.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.180.00%
Drugs21.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4156.44-16.33%
Vehicle crime3014.9342.86%
Anti-social behaviour2410.924.35%
Violence and sexual offences178.74-10.53%
Theft from the person146.19-22.22%
Public order75.1075.00%
Shoplifting62.55100.00%
Robbery62.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.180.00%
Burglary41.82-20.00%
Bicycle theft11.46-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4957.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour2317.840.00%
Vehicle crime218.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences197.650.00%
Theft from the person186.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.550.00%
Burglary51.820.00%
Bicycle theft41.820.00%
Public order41.460.00%
Robbery31.460.00%
Shoplifting31.090.00%
Possession of weapons21.090.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202424
April 202440
January 202417
December 202323
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202414
April 202416
January 202415
December 202315
November 202324
October 202323

A total of 230 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
April 202424
January 202437
December 202341
November 202341
October 202349

A total of 163 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 202432
January 202433
December 202323
November 202330
October 202321

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202417
April 202410
January 202419
December 202329
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 202414
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202411
January 20245
December 202310
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 2RP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Montpelier Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Exhibition Road
    Total14
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Pelham Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Thurloe Place
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brompton Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Beauchamp Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. North Terrace
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Moncorvo Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Thurloe Place Mews
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cromwell Place
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 11. Ennismore Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Ovington Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Ovington Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cottage Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. South Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. First Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Egerton Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Egerton Gardens Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Beaufort Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Brompton Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Montpelier Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Prince'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Ennismore Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Thurloe Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Pelham Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Lennox Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Richard'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Lucan Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1