SW7 5DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 5DP

SW7 5DP, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.31 per 1,000 population. This SW7 5DP 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 5DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 5DP, encompassing approximately 2873 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (-71.88% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW7 5DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kensington Road with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Bremner Road with total crimes: 4

SW7 5DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1315.31-13.33%
Vehicle crime94.52-71.88%
Violence and sexual offences93.130.00%
Other theft43.13-55.56%
Bicycle theft21.39100.00%
Burglary20.70-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.35-83.33%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3231.3268.42%
Anti-social behaviour1511.1487.50%
Burglary105.22150.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.48-30.77%
Other theft93.13-18.18%
Theft from the person63.13-14.29%
Public order42.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1925.40-20.83%
Violence and sexual offences136.618.33%
Other theft114.5210.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.83-33.33%
Theft from the person72.78-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.44100.00%
Burglary42.09-20.00%
Bicycle theft21.39100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2427.144.35%
Anti-social behaviour128.3520.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.18200.00%
Other theft104.18-9.09%
Theft from the person93.4828.57%
Burglary53.13150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.740.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2322.620.00%
Other theft118.00-54.17%
Anti-social behaviour103.83-9.09%
Theft from the person73.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.39-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-40.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Burglary20.70-71.43%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2434.10118.18%
Vehicle crime238.3576.92%
Anti-social behaviour118.00-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences83.83-52.94%
Bicycle theft72.7816.67%
Theft from the person72.44600.00%
Burglary72.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4425.00%
Public order21.740.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.060.00%
Vehicle crime135.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.520.00%
Other theft114.180.00%
Burglary73.830.00%
Bicycle theft62.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.090.00%
Theft from the person11.390.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202415
January 20248
December 202312
November 202310
October 202311
September 202312

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

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

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20249
January 202411
December 202310
November 202311
October 202324
September 202311

A total of 143 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202432
January 202419
December 202324
November 202323
October 202323
September 202313

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20249
January 202413
December 202312
November 20234
October 20238
September 202317

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202410
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Kensington Road
    Total8
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bremner Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Petersham Mews
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Prince Consort Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Queen'S Gate Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Kensington Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Reston Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Prince Of Wales Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Elvaston Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Kynance Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cottesmore Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. B325
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Ansdell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Burglary1