SW7 5BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 5BT

SW7 5BT, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.90 per 1,000 population. This SW7 5BT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW7 postcode area, which has experienced 229 crimes and a crime rate of 15.09 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW7 5BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 5BT, encompassing approximately 7861 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (1900.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (1800.00% increase)

SW7 5BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gloucester Road with total crimes: 14
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

SW7 5BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3215.900.00%
Other theft204.071900.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.541800.00%
Burglary112.420.00%
Theft from the person91.40800.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.140.00%
Vehicle crime51.140.00%
Public order50.64400.00%
Drugs40.640.00%
Bicycle theft30.510.00%
Shoplifting30.380.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

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 order31.02-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-33.33%
Theft from the person20.25-91.30%
Other theft10.25-97.06%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4129.000.00%
Other theft345.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.323300.00%
Vehicle crime334.320.00%
Theft from the person234.20475.00%
Shoplifting202.930.00%
Burglary192.540.00%
Public order122.42500.00%
Robbery41.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

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 person41.27-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.51-75.00%
Public order20.38-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-96.43%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3524.8029.63%
Other theft324.45-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences284.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour283.56-6.67%
Theft from the person163.56-36.00%
Shoplifting142.04180.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.78500.00%
Burglary101.53-41.18%
Robbery61.27100.00%
Bicycle theft50.76400.00%
Public order50.64-44.44%
Drugs30.6450.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3623.7920.00%
Anti-social behaviour304.58-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences283.82-12.50%
Vehicle crime273.56-34.15%
Theft from the person253.438.70%
Burglary173.18183.33%
Public order92.1650.00%
Shoplifting51.14-37.50%
Robbery30.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-66.67%
Drugs20.250.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4124.6870.83%
Anti-social behaviour365.21-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.5828.00%
Other theft304.07-36.17%
Theft from the person233.8253.33%
Shoplifting82.93-11.11%
Burglary61.020.00%
Public order60.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.76-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.76-40.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Robbery10.25-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4724.2923.68%
Anti-social behaviour405.9811.11%
Violence and sexual offences255.09-37.50%
Vehicle crime243.184.35%
Theft from the person153.05114.29%
Criminal damage and arson91.9128.57%
Shoplifting91.1450.00%
Burglary61.14-45.45%
Public order60.76-45.45%
Bicycle theft50.76-37.50%
Robbery30.6450.00%
Drugs20.38-71.43%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4025.0673.91%
Other theft385.09-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour364.8344.00%
Vehicle crime234.5827.78%
Burglary112.9322.22%
Public order111.4057.14%
Bicycle theft81.40100.00%
Theft from the person71.02-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson70.89133.33%
Drugs70.89250.00%
Shoplifting60.89200.00%
Robbery20.76-33.33%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4820.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour256.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.180.00%
Vehicle crime182.930.00%
Theft from the person172.290.00%
Burglary92.160.00%
Public order71.140.00%
Bicycle theft40.890.00%
Robbery30.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.380.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Drugs20.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
April 202441
January 202428
December 202330
November 202336
October 202340
September 202336
August 202325

A total of 206 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202433
January 202435
December 202327
November 202341
October 202324
September 202323
August 202318

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20241
April 202434
March 20241
January 202428
December 202328
November 202332
October 202325
September 202340
August 202323

A total of 287 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.70 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 20241
May 20241
April 202434
January 202432
December 202336
November 202330
October 202347
September 202338
August 202348

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202419
January 202410
December 202317
November 20236
October 20236
September 202311
August 20239

A total of 142 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
April 202423
March 20244
January 202416
December 202325
November 202323
October 202315
September 20237
August 202317

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 202412
December 20232
November 20236
October 20239
September 20237
August 20233

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20238
August 20234

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243
April 202412
March 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236
September 202311
August 20237

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202420
January 202414
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239
September 20236
August 20232

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237
August 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW7 5BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gloucester Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Glendower Place
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Gloucester Road (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Gaspar Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Stanhope Mews West
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kendrick Mews
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petersham Mews
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Barnaby Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 11. Rosary Gardens
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Stanhope Mews South
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Queen'S Gate Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. Cromwell Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Dove Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Bute Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Queen'S Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 18. Cromwell Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Ashburn Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Clareville Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Brechin Place
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 23. Elvaston Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Clareville Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Kendrick Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Manson Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Wetherby Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Queensberry Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Stanhope Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Reece Mews
    Total1
    Public order1