SW7 5EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 5EX

SW7 5EX, Westminster has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.96 per 1,000 population. This SW7 5EX 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 5EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 5EX, encompassing approximately 3369 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)

SW7 5EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kensington Road with total crimes: 7
  • Exhibition Road with total crimes: 7
  • B325 with total crimes: 7

SW7 5EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1321.96160.00%
Theft from the person133.86160.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.8650.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.5683.33%
Vehicle crime113.26-8.33%
Bicycle theft33.2650.00%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89200.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1212.76-70.73%
Anti-social behaviour83.56-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences62.37-25.00%
Other theft51.78-68.75%
Theft from the person51.48-61.54%
Bicycle theft21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Public order10.30-80.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-91.67%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4133.5364.00%
Other theft1612.1714.29%
Anti-social behaviour134.75225.00%
Theft from the person133.868.33%
Burglary123.86500.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.56-50.00%
Public order52.37150.00%
Bicycle theft21.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2525.52-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences167.4223.08%
Other theft144.7540.00%
Theft from the person124.1520.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.5666.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.48-71.43%
Bicycle theft31.1950.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Burglary20.59-71.43%
Other crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3027.3030.43%
Anti-social behaviour148.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.1562.50%
Theft from the person103.86-28.57%
Other theft102.97-16.67%
Burglary72.97250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0850.00%
Bicycle theft20.89-50.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2324.04-17.86%
Theft from the person146.8375.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.1575.00%
Other theft124.15-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.56100.00%
Bicycle theft42.37-63.64%
Public order21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-75.00%
Burglary20.59-71.43%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2829.380.00%
Other theft208.310.00%
Bicycle theft115.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.260.00%
Theft from the person82.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.370.00%
Burglary72.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.080.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20248
January 202416
December 202313
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202416
January 202414
December 202310
November 202312
October 202320

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202413
January 202412
December 202310
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 4 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 202413
January 20244
December 202314
November 202314
October 20238

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 170 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 202441
January 202425
December 202330
November 202323
October 202328

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 202412
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

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 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW7 5EX 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. Exhibition Road
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. B325
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Kynance Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Hyde Park Gate Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hyde Park Gate
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Reston Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Queen'S Gate Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Elvaston Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Elvaston Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Queen'S Gate Place Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Launceston Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Victoria Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Albert Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Canning Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1