HEREFORD SQUARE, SW7 4NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 4NB

HEREFORD SQUARE, SW7 4NB, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 160 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.24 per 1,000 population. This SW7 4NB 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 4NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 4NB, encompassing approximately 7195 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (30) incidents (57.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-12.12% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)

SW7 4NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 12
  • Gloucester Road with total crimes: 10

HEREFORD SQUARE, SW7 4NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3022.2457.89%
Anti-social behaviour294.17-12.12%
Violence and sexual offences194.03-5.00%
Vehicle crime182.64157.14%
Burglary142.5055.56%
Shoplifting141.95600.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.950.00%
Theft from the person91.250.00%
Bicycle theft71.25250.00%
Public order40.970.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Drugs20.42-50.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3316.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.591900.00%
Other theft192.781800.00%
Burglary92.640.00%
Theft from the person91.25800.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.250.00%
Vehicle crime71.250.00%
Public order40.97300.00%
Drugs40.560.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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 theft10.560.00%
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 order31.11-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-33.33%
Theft from the person20.28-90.91%
Other theft10.28-96.97%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4230.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences355.843400.00%
Vehicle crime334.860.00%
Other theft334.590.00%
Theft from the person224.59450.00%
Shoplifting183.060.00%
Burglary152.500.00%
Public order102.08400.00%
Robbery41.390.00%
Drugs30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
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 person41.39-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-72.73%
Public order20.42-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-96.15%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3425.7147.83%
Other theft294.737.41%
Anti-social behaviour284.03-9.68%
Violence and sexual offences263.89-13.33%
Theft from the person153.61-28.57%
Burglary122.08-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.671000.00%
Shoplifting111.53120.00%
Robbery51.5366.67%
Public order50.69-54.55%
Bicycle theft40.69300.00%
Drugs40.56100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3124.04-3.12%
Violence and sexual offences304.31-3.23%
Other theft274.1712.50%
Vehicle crime233.75-46.51%
Theft from the person213.2010.53%
Burglary162.92433.33%
Public order112.2283.33%
Shoplifting51.53-28.57%
Robbery30.690.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4324.4686.96%
Anti-social behaviour325.98-17.95%
Violence and sexual offences314.450.00%
Other theft244.31-40.00%
Theft from the person193.3490.00%
Shoplifting72.6416.67%
Public order60.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83-20.00%
Burglary30.56-50.00%
Robbery30.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.42-33.33%
Drugs20.280.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4023.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour395.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences315.420.00%
Vehicle crime234.310.00%
Theft from the person103.200.00%
Burglary61.390.00%
Shoplifting60.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.830.00%
Public order40.690.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Drugs20.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202433
April 202442
January 202428
December 202331
November 202332
October 202339

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 202415
January 202412
December 202316
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 204 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202419
July 20241
May 20241
April 202433
January 202429
December 202327
November 202324
October 202340

A total of 181 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 202433
January 202434
December 202323
November 202343
October 202323

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 202411
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 112 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
April 202422
March 20244
January 202415
December 202321
November 202319
October 202310

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
July 20241
April 202435
March 20241
January 202426
December 202330
November 202331
October 202331

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243
April 202410
March 20242
January 20245
December 202311
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
April 202418
January 202411
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Stanhope Mews West
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Laverton Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Glendower Place
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs2
  • 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. Drayton Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wetherby Place
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Atherstone Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Courtfield Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cromwell Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petersham Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Brechin Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hereford Square
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 18. Kendrick Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Gaspar Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Barnaby Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Onslow Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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