SW7 5EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 5EZ

SW7 5EZ, Westminster has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.29 per 1,000 population. This SW7 5EZ 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 5EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 5EZ, encompassing approximately 2923 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW7 5EZ area, explore the SW7 5EZ 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: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)

SW7 5EZ 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 5EZ 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1324.29160.00%
Theft from the person124.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.1071.43%
Violence and sexual offences114.10120.00%
Vehicle crime103.76-9.09%
Bicycle theft33.4250.00%
Burglary31.03200.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1113.00-72.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.76-46.15%
Other theft52.39-64.29%
Violence and sexual offences51.71-37.50%
Theft from the person31.71-75.00%
Bicycle theft21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Public order10.34-83.33%
Drugs10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-90.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4036.9460.00%
Other theft1413.687.69%
Anti-social behaviour134.79225.00%
Theft from the person124.459.09%
Burglary104.10400.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.42-20.00%
Public order62.74500.00%
Bicycle theft22.05-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2526.68-13.79%
Other theft138.5544.44%
Theft from the person114.4510.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.05-75.00%
Bicycle theft31.3750.00%
Burglary21.03-60.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2929.7626.09%
Anti-social behaviour169.9214.29%
Theft from the person105.47-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences103.4266.67%
Other theft93.42-25.00%
Burglary53.08400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7150.00%
Bicycle theft21.03-33.33%
Robbery10.680.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2326.00-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour147.8775.00%
Theft from the person134.7962.50%
Other theft124.45-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences64.1050.00%
Bicycle theft32.05-62.50%
Public order21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-75.00%
Burglary10.68-83.33%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2631.470.00%
Other theft188.890.00%
Bicycle theft86.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.740.00%
Theft from the person82.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.740.00%
Burglary62.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.050.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202414
January 202413
December 20239
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20248
January 202410
December 202310
November 20236
October 20234

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20246
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. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 202412
January 202411
December 202310
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 5 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
October 20231

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202413
January 20244
December 202316
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 164 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 202440
January 202425
December 202329
November 202323
October 202326

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 202410
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236

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 20242
August 20241
January 20246
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 5EZ 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. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kynance Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Hyde Park Gate Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hyde Park Gate
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Reston Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Queen'S Gate Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Elvaston Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Elvaston Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Victoria Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Albert Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Canning Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1