SW7 4QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 4QN

SW7 4QN, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 142 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.52 per 1,000 population. This SW7 4QN 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 4QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 4QN, encompassing approximately 6305 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (26) incidents (136.36% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (375.00% increase)

SW7 4QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Gloucester Road with total crimes: 10
  • Gaspar Mews with total crimes: 10

SW7 4QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2622.52136.36%
Violence and sexual offences224.1237.50%
Vehicle crime193.49375.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.01-10.53%
Shoplifting152.70400.00%
Burglary122.38100.00%
Theft from the person101.9011.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.5916.67%
Public order51.110.00%
Bicycle theft40.79100.00%
Robbery20.63-33.33%
Drugs10.32-75.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1914.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.011500.00%
Other theft112.541000.00%
Theft from the person91.74800.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.430.00%
Burglary60.950.00%
Public order50.95400.00%
Vehicle crime40.790.00%
Drugs40.630.00%
Robbery30.630.00%
Shoplifting30.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

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 theft10.630.00%
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 order31.27-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Theft from the person20.32-89.47%
Other theft10.32-96.55%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3229.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour295.080.00%
Other theft294.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.602600.00%
Theft from the person194.28375.00%
Shoplifting183.010.00%
Burglary142.850.00%
Public order102.22400.00%
Robbery31.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

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 person41.59-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-70.00%
Public order20.48-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-95.24%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2523.630.00%
Vehicle crime253.97-7.41%
Violence and sexual offences213.97-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour203.33-13.04%
Shoplifting143.17250.00%
Theft from the person132.22-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson102.06233.33%
Bicycle theft51.59400.00%
Public order50.79-37.50%
Burglary40.79-63.64%
Drugs30.63200.00%
Robbery20.48-33.33%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2723.47-15.62%
Other theft254.2838.89%
Anti-social behaviour233.97-17.86%
Violence and sexual offences233.659.52%
Theft from the person183.65-10.00%
Burglary112.85175.00%
Public order81.7460.00%
Shoplifting41.27-42.86%
Robbery30.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.480.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3222.8428.00%
Anti-social behaviour285.083.70%
Violence and sexual offences214.4416.67%
Theft from the person203.33122.22%
Other theft183.17-45.45%
Shoplifting72.85-22.22%
Public order51.11-28.57%
Burglary40.79-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.63-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-66.67%
Drugs20.48-33.33%
Robbery10.320.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3323.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour275.230.00%
Vehicle crime254.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.850.00%
Theft from the person91.430.00%
Shoplifting91.430.00%
Public order71.430.00%
Burglary51.110.00%
Bicycle theft40.790.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202416
July 20241
April 202427
March 20241
January 202421
December 202323
November 202321
October 202318

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 105 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
April 202419
March 20244
January 202413
December 202318
November 202320
October 20239

A total of 169 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241
April 202429
January 202425
December 202325
November 202318
October 202333

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
April 202429
January 202420
December 202323
November 202328
October 202327

A total of 164 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20244
April 202432
January 202425
December 202327
November 202332
October 202325

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 202414
January 20244
December 202311
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 202410
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239

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 20245
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243
April 202410
March 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237

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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
April 202418
January 202414
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
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 4QN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting13
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Gloucester Road
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gaspar Mews
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Stanhope Mews West
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Kynance Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. B325
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Queen'S Gate Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wetherby Place
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Atherstone Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Cromwell Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Petersham Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Hereford Square
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 15. Gaspar Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Bremner Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Gore Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Petersham Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Queensberry Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Queen'S Gate
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 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. Courtfield Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Kynance Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Hyde Park Gate Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Reston Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1