SW7 4ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 4ST

SW7 4ST, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.75 per 1,000 population. This SW7 4ST 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 4ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 4ST, encompassing approximately 7771 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (34) incidents (47.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-23.68% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)

SW7 4ST 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
  • Gloucester Road with total crimes: 10

SW7 4ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3421.7547.83%
Anti-social behaviour294.37-23.68%
Vehicle crime213.73162.50%
Violence and sexual offences162.70-20.00%
Shoplifting152.06400.00%
Burglary141.9340.00%
Theft from the person131.8044.44%
Criminal damage and arson91.6712.50%
Bicycle theft71.16133.33%
Public order40.90-20.00%
Robbery30.510.00%
Drugs20.39-50.00%
Other crime20.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3817.630.00%
Other theft234.892200.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.961900.00%
Burglary102.570.00%
Theft from the person91.29800.00%
Vehicle crime81.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.030.00%
Public order51.03400.00%
Drugs40.640.00%
Robbery30.510.00%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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 theft10.510.00%
Public order10.13-66.67%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.130.00%

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 order31.03-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-33.33%
Theft from the person20.26-92.31%
Other theft10.26-97.06%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4430.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences375.663600.00%
Vehicle crime354.760.00%
Other theft344.500.00%
Theft from the person264.37550.00%
Shoplifting193.350.00%
Burglary182.440.00%
Public order122.32500.00%
Robbery41.540.00%
Drugs30.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Other crime20.260.00%

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 person41.29-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson30.51-72.73%
Public order20.39-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-96.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3726.8948.00%
Other theft354.76-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour334.50-2.94%
Violence and sexual offences304.250.00%
Theft from the person183.86-21.74%
Shoplifting142.32180.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.801000.00%
Burglary111.42-38.89%
Robbery61.4250.00%
Public order50.77-54.55%
Bicycle theft40.64300.00%
Drugs40.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3824.9626.67%
Anti-social behaviour344.89-2.86%
Violence and sexual offences304.370.00%
Vehicle crime253.86-40.48%
Theft from the person233.229.52%
Burglary182.96200.00%
Public order112.3283.33%
Shoplifting51.42-37.50%
Robbery40.64100.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4224.4575.00%
Anti-social behaviour355.40-14.63%
Other theft304.50-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences303.86-6.25%
Theft from the person213.8640.00%
Shoplifting82.7014.29%
Burglary61.03-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.77-25.00%
Public order60.770.00%
Robbery20.77-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.26-60.00%
Drugs20.26100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4825.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour416.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences325.280.00%
Vehicle crime244.120.00%
Theft from the person153.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.930.00%
Burglary71.030.00%
Shoplifting70.900.00%
Public order60.900.00%
Bicycle theft50.770.00%
Robbery30.640.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 244 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202423
July 20241
May 20241
April 202434
January 202435
December 202338
November 202330
October 202348

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202438
April 202444
January 202433
December 202334
November 202335
October 202341

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 202418
January 202411
December 202318
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 202411
December 20231
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 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 20231

A total of 132 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
April 202426
March 20244
January 202418
December 202323
November 202321
October 202315

A total of 192 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20248
April 202435
January 202437
December 202325
November 202342
October 202324

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
July 20241
April 202437
March 20241
January 202430
December 202330
November 202330
October 202332

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

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 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243
April 202412
March 20242
January 20245
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236

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 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
April 202419
January 202414
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

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 4ST 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. 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. Glendower Place
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs2
  • 7. Bute Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Kynance Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Cromwell Place
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 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. Cromwell Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 21. Barnaby Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Onslow Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Eagle Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Queensberry Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 26. Queen'S Gate
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. Queen'S Gate Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Mcleod'S Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Southwell Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Ashburn Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1