SW7 4LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 4LL

SW7 4LL, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 179 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.61 per 1,000 population. This SW7 4LL 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 4LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 4LL, encompassing approximately 7272 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (31) incidents (121.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (12.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (28.57% increase)

SW7 4LL 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 4LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3124.61121.43%
Anti-social behaviour284.2612.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.8528.57%
Vehicle crime193.71171.43%
Burglary162.6177.78%
Shoplifting152.20400.00%
Theft from the person122.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.6525.00%
Public order71.3816.67%
Bicycle theft60.96100.00%
Robbery30.830.00%
Drugs30.41-40.00%
Other crime20.410.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2515.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.442000.00%
Other theft142.891300.00%
Burglary91.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.240.00%
Theft from the person81.10700.00%
Vehicle crime71.100.00%
Public order60.96500.00%
Drugs50.830.00%
Bicycle theft30.690.00%
Robbery30.410.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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 theft10.550.00%
Public order10.14-66.67%
Theft from the person10.14-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.140.00%

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 order31.10-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-33.33%
Theft from the person20.28-90.48%
Other theft10.28-97.22%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4432.324300.00%
Anti-social behaviour376.050.00%
Other theft365.090.00%
Vehicle crime344.950.00%
Theft from the person214.68425.00%
Shoplifting202.890.00%
Burglary182.750.00%
Public order122.48500.00%
Drugs31.650.00%
Robbery30.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Other crime20.280.00%

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 person41.38-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-76.92%
Public order20.41-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-96.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4228.3355.56%
Violence and sexual offences305.78-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour304.137.14%
Other theft294.13-6.45%
Theft from the person153.99-28.57%
Shoplifting142.06180.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.93550.00%
Burglary121.79-29.41%
Public order61.65-40.00%
Bicycle theft50.83400.00%
Robbery50.690.00%
Drugs40.69100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3625.7124.14%
Other theft314.9555.00%
Anti-social behaviour284.26-15.15%
Vehicle crime273.85-28.95%
Theft from the person213.7131.25%
Burglary172.89240.00%
Public order102.3466.67%
Shoplifting51.38-28.57%
Robbery50.69150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-50.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3822.6958.33%
Anti-social behaviour335.23-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences294.54-14.71%
Other theft203.99-44.44%
Theft from the person162.7545.45%
Shoplifting72.200.00%
Public order60.960.00%
Burglary50.83-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.69-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.55-25.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Drugs20.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3924.890.00%
Other theft365.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.950.00%
Vehicle crime244.680.00%
Theft from the person113.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.510.00%
Burglary81.100.00%
Shoplifting71.100.00%
Public order60.960.00%
Bicycle theft40.830.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Drugs20.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202425
April 202437
January 202430
December 202328
November 202333
October 202339

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
April 202418
January 202412
December 202317
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 199 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202414
July 20241
May 20241
April 202436
January 202429
December 202331
November 202320
October 202336

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 202413
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
May 20243
April 202412
March 20242
January 20246
December 202310
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 111 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 202421
March 20244
January 202415
December 202321
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 191 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20247
April 202434
January 202442
December 202327
November 202338
October 202324

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202421
July 20241
April 202444
March 20241
January 202430
December 202336
November 202329
October 202334

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 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 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

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 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 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
April 202420
January 202414
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
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 4LL 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. 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. 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. Kynance Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. B325
    Total5
    Other theft4
    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. Petersham Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Brechin Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hereford Square
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 19. Gaspar Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Gore Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Petersham Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Eagle Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Queensberry Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 25. Queen'S Gate
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 26. Queen'S Gate Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Mcleod'S Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Southwell Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Ashburn Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Ashburn Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1