SW7 5DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 5DL

SW7 5DL, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.98 per 1,000 population. This SW7 5DL 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 5DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 5DL, encompassing approximately 3307 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW7 5DL area, explore the SW7 5DL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)

SW7 5DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kensington Road with total crimes: 7
  • B325 with total crimes: 7
  • Kynance Place with total crimes: 5

SW7 5DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.9875.00%
Other theft134.23225.00%
Theft from the person133.93225.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.939.09%
Vehicle crime93.630.00%
Burglary42.72100.00%
Bicycle theft31.2150.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1113.30-21.43%
Vehicle crime93.33-73.53%
Violence and sexual offences82.7214.29%
Other theft42.42-69.23%
Theft from the person41.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.21100.00%
Burglary20.60-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3430.2478.95%
Anti-social behaviour1410.28180.00%
Other theft134.230.00%
Theft from the person123.9320.00%
Burglary113.63175.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.33-50.00%
Public order42.12300.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1923.89-26.92%
Violence and sexual offences145.7540.00%
Other theft134.238.33%
Theft from the person103.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.02133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.12-58.33%
Burglary41.51-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.21200.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2624.808.33%
Anti-social behaviour127.8633.33%
Other theft123.63-7.69%
Theft from the person103.63-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences103.02150.00%
Burglary53.02150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2421.77-7.69%
Other theft137.26-38.10%
Theft from the person123.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.72-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.21-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-57.14%
Public order20.910.00%
Burglary20.60-60.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2629.630.00%
Other theft217.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.350.00%
Bicycle theft82.720.00%
Theft from the person82.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.420.00%
Burglary52.120.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 20247
January 202414
December 202310
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 202413
January 202413
December 202312
November 202313
October 202321

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 202412
January 202410
December 202310
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202414
January 20245
December 202312
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 147 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202434
January 202419
December 202326
November 202324
October 202326

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 202411
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
April 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 5DL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kensington Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. B325
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Kynance Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Prince Consort Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Queen'S Gate Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Petersham Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Cambridge Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Prince Of Wales Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bremner Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Gore Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Petersham Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Queen'S Gate
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 16. Queen'S Gate Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Kynance Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kensington Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Hyde Park Gate Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hyde Park Gate
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Reston Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Queen'S Gate Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Elvaston Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Elvaston Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Launceston Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Victoria Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Albert Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Canning Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1