SW7 5HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 5HL

SW7 5HL, Westminster has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.53 per 1,000 population. This SW7 5HL 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 5HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 5HL, encompassing approximately 3603 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)

SW7 5HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Exhibition Road with total crimes: 8
  • Kensington Road with total crimes: 7
  • B325 with total crimes: 7

SW7 5HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1320.5385.71%
Anti-social behaviour133.6162.50%
Other theft123.6171.43%
Violence and sexual offences113.3383.33%
Vehicle crime93.05-18.18%
Bicycle theft52.50150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39100.00%
Public order21.11100.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1113.04-72.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.05-42.86%
Other theft72.22-56.25%
Theft from the person71.94-58.82%
Violence and sexual offences61.940.00%
Bicycle theft21.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Public order10.55-83.33%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-92.31%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4032.4781.82%
Theft from the person1711.1030.77%
Other theft164.7223.08%
Anti-social behaviour144.44133.33%
Burglary133.881200.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.61-64.71%
Public order61.6650.00%
Bicycle theft21.66-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2224.42-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences176.1030.77%
Theft from the person134.720.00%
Other theft133.618.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.61-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6625.00%
Public order41.3933.33%
Bicycle theft31.1150.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-85.71%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3027.7520.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.320.00%
Theft from the person134.16-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences133.6130.00%
Other theft123.610.00%
Burglary73.33250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.94100.00%
Public order31.1150.00%
Bicycle theft20.83-33.33%
Robbery10.550.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2523.86-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour156.9487.50%
Theft from the person144.1616.67%
Other theft123.88-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.3342.86%
Bicycle theft32.77-72.73%
Public order20.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-80.00%
Burglary20.55-71.43%
Shoplifting10.55-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2832.190.00%
Other theft247.770.00%
Theft from the person126.660.00%
Bicycle theft113.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.220.00%
Burglary71.940.00%
Public order41.940.00%
Possession of weapons21.110.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20246
January 202417
December 202313
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202416
January 202413
December 202312
November 202312
October 202324

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 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 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 89 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 202417
January 202413
December 202313
November 202314
October 202312

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 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 202414
January 20246
December 202315
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 165 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 202440
January 202422
December 202330
November 202325
October 202328

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 202413
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20232

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
April 20241
November 20231
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 5HL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Exhibition Road
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Kensington Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. B325
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Kynance Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Prince Consort Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Queen'S Gate Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Petersham Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Bremner Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Gore Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Petersham Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Queen'S Gate
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 15. Queen'S Gate Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Queen'S Gate Place Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Launceston Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Victoria Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Albert Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Canning Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1