OSTEN MEWS, SW7 4HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 4HW

OSTEN MEWS, SW7 4HW, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 163 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.30 per 1,000 population. This SW7 4HW 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 4HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 4HW, encompassing approximately 4370 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW7 4HW area, explore the SW7 4HW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (48.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)

SW7 4HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Collingham Place with total crimes: 11
  • Gloucester Road with total crimes: 10

OSTEN MEWS, SW7 4HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3737.3048.00%
Anti-social behaviour308.47-9.09%
Other theft226.8637.50%
Shoplifting165.03433.33%
Vehicle crime163.66128.57%
Burglary93.6628.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.0616.67%
Public order71.6075.00%
Theft from the person71.60-12.50%
Drugs41.600.00%
Bicycle theft30.9250.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3327.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences257.552400.00%
Other theft165.721500.00%
Theft from the person83.66700.00%
Vehicle crime71.830.00%
Burglary71.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.600.00%
Public order41.37300.00%
Drugs40.920.00%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.920.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.230.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order31.83-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Theft from the person20.46-80.00%
Other theft10.46-96.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4444.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences4010.073900.00%
Other theft309.150.00%
Vehicle crime246.860.00%
Shoplifting185.490.00%
Burglary114.120.00%
Public order102.52400.00%
Theft from the person102.29150.00%
Robbery32.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42.29-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-78.57%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-95.65%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3135.69-22.50%
Vehicle crime237.099.52%
Violence and sexual offences235.26-25.81%
Other theft195.26-29.63%
Criminal damage and arson144.35366.67%
Shoplifting143.20250.00%
Theft from the person103.20-50.00%
Burglary72.29-46.15%
Robbery51.6025.00%
Drugs41.14300.00%
Public order30.92-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4039.58-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences319.1547.62%
Other theft277.0950.00%
Vehicle crime216.180.00%
Theft from the person204.8081.82%
Burglary134.5885.71%
Public order72.970.00%
Shoplifting41.60-42.86%
Robbery40.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-25.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4232.9527.27%
Vehicle crime219.6131.25%
Violence and sexual offences214.80-12.50%
Other theft184.80-52.63%
Theft from the person114.1222.22%
Public order72.520.00%
Shoplifting71.60-22.22%
Burglary71.60-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.60-33.33%
Robbery20.92100.00%
Bicycle theft20.46100.00%
Drugs20.460.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3835.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour338.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences247.550.00%
Vehicle crime165.490.00%
Theft from the person93.660.00%
Shoplifting92.060.00%
Burglary82.060.00%
Public order71.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.600.00%
Drugs21.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 253 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202433
April 202444
January 202431
December 202340
November 202342
October 202333

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202411
January 20247
December 202313
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 202414
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243
April 202410
March 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 82 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
March 20244
January 202410
December 202320
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20243
April 202418
January 202414
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 172 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202416
July 20241
May 20241
April 202430
January 202419
December 202327
November 202318
October 202338

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202425
July 20241
April 202440
March 20241
January 202423
December 202331
November 202321
October 202324

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
April 202424
January 202423
December 202321
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
August 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW7 4HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting13
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Collingham Place
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Gloucester Road
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gaspar Mews
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Earl'S Court Gardens
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stanhope Mews West
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Laverton Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Kynance Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. B325
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Atherstone Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Courtfield Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cromwell Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hospital
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Petersham Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Gaspar Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Hogarth Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Kenway Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Petersham Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Queen'S Gate Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Mcleod'S Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Southwell Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Ashburn Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Ashburn Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Colbeck Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 27. Courtfield Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Redfield Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Morton Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Marloes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1