SW7 4JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 4JX

SW7 4JX, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.02 per 1,000 population. This SW7 4JX 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 4JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 4JX, encompassing approximately 6255 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (29) incidents (123.08% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (36.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

SW7 4JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 12
  • Collingham Place with total crimes: 11

SW7 4JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2927.02123.08%
Violence and sexual offences264.6436.84%
Anti-social behaviour254.16-16.67%
Vehicle crime174.00183.33%
Burglary152.7287.50%
Shoplifting152.40400.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.4057.14%
Theft from the person71.7640.00%
Public order71.1216.67%
Drugs71.1240.00%
Bicycle theft61.12100.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Robbery20.32-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3017.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.801800.00%
Other theft133.041200.00%
Burglary82.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.280.00%
Vehicle crime61.120.00%
Public order60.96500.00%
Theft from the person50.96400.00%
Drugs50.800.00%
Bicycle theft30.800.00%
Robbery30.480.00%
Shoplifting30.480.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

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 theft10.640.00%
Public order10.16-66.67%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.160.00%

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 order31.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Theft from the person20.32-85.71%
Other theft10.32-96.15%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4431.174300.00%
Anti-social behaviour307.030.00%
Vehicle crime284.800.00%
Other theft264.480.00%
Shoplifting194.160.00%
Theft from the person143.04250.00%
Burglary122.240.00%
Public order91.92350.00%
Drugs31.440.00%
Robbery30.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Other crime20.320.00%

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 person41.60-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.64-66.67%
Public order20.48-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-96.30%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3329.5794.12%
Anti-social behaviour315.2810.71%
Other theft274.963.85%
Violence and sexual offences274.32-22.86%
Burglary144.32-12.50%
Shoplifting142.24180.00%
Theft from the person122.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.920.00%
Robbery61.44-14.29%
Public order50.96-44.44%
Drugs40.80100.00%
Bicycle theft20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3526.2229.63%
Anti-social behaviour285.60-20.00%
Other theft264.4852.94%
Vehicle crime174.16-46.88%
Burglary162.72166.67%
Theft from the person162.5623.08%
Public order92.56125.00%
Robbery71.44133.33%
Shoplifting51.12-28.57%
Drugs20.800.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3523.98-16.67%
Vehicle crime325.6068.42%
Violence and sexual offences275.12-27.03%
Other theft174.32-45.16%
Theft from the person132.7244.44%
Shoplifting72.080.00%
Burglary61.12-14.29%
Public order40.96-33.33%
Robbery30.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Drugs20.320.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4226.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences376.710.00%
Other theft315.910.00%
Vehicle crime194.960.00%
Theft from the person93.040.00%
Burglary71.440.00%
Shoplifting71.120.00%
Public order61.120.00%
Robbery20.960.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202430
April 202430
January 202431
December 202328
November 202335
October 202342

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
April 202412
January 202414
December 202316
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 171 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202413
July 20241
May 20241
April 202426
January 202427
December 202326
November 202317
October 202331

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20249
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 83 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 202414
March 20244
January 202412
December 202316
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 152 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
April 202428
January 202433
December 202317
November 202332
October 202319

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202419
July 20241
April 202444
March 20241
January 202427
December 202335
November 202327
October 202337

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
May 20243
April 20249
March 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
April 202419
January 202414
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting13
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Collingham Place
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Gloucester Road
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gaspar Mews
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Wetherby Mews
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stanhope Mews West
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Laverton Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. South Bolton Gardens
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Drayton Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wetherby Place
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Atherstone Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Courtfield Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cromwell Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Brechin Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hereford Square
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 18. Gaspar Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Eagle Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Boltons Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Gledhow Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Bramham Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1