SW7 5JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 5JB

SW7 5JB, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.26 per 1,000 population. This SW7 5JB 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 5JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 5JB, encompassing approximately 4987 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)

SW7 5JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Gloucester Road with total crimes: 10
  • Exhibition Road with total crimes: 8

SW7 5JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2023.2653.85%
Anti-social behaviour164.016.67%
Theft from the person153.2136.36%
Violence and sexual offences143.0116.67%
Vehicle crime142.8140.00%
Shoplifting122.81500.00%
Public order62.41100.00%
Bicycle theft51.20150.00%
Burglary51.00400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.00150.00%
Robbery11.00-50.00%
Drugs10.20-80.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1515.840.00%
Other theft133.011200.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.611100.00%
Theft from the person112.411000.00%
Vehicle crime102.210.00%
Drugs52.010.00%
Public order31.00200.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.800.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.200.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order31.60-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Theft from the person20.40-91.30%
Other theft10.40-96.77%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4738.900.00%
Other theft319.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour286.220.00%
Theft from the person235.61475.00%
Shoplifting174.610.00%
Burglary153.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.011300.00%
Public order92.81350.00%
Robbery31.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42.01-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-66.67%
Public order20.60-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-95.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2926.47-19.44%
Theft from the person205.81-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences204.01-20.00%
Other theft154.01-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour143.01-36.36%
Shoplifting102.81233.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.01200.00%
Public order61.80-33.33%
Bicycle theft41.20100.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-90.91%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3630.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences257.2225.00%
Anti-social behaviour225.01-12.00%
Theft from the person214.415.00%
Other theft194.2111.76%
Burglary113.81266.67%
Public order92.2180.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.80-25.00%
Shoplifting30.60-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.60-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3628.675.88%
Anti-social behaviour257.2219.05%
Violence and sexual offences205.0142.86%
Theft from the person204.0133.33%
Other theft174.01-43.33%
Shoplifting73.4140.00%
Public order51.40-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.00-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.80-55.56%
Burglary30.80-62.50%
Robbery10.600.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3431.680.00%
Other theft306.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.020.00%
Theft from the person154.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.010.00%
Bicycle theft122.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.410.00%
Burglary81.800.00%
Public order61.600.00%
Shoplifting51.200.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 20241
April 202414
March 20241
January 202420
December 202325
November 202320
October 202314

A total of 147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
July 20241
May 20241
April 202431
January 202415
December 202319
November 202317
October 202330

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20249
March 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 132 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 20241
May 20242
April 202423
March 20244
January 202420
December 202321
November 202320
October 202315

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202428
January 202414
December 202322
November 202325
October 202321

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 206 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 202447
January 202429
December 202336
November 202336
October 202334

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 202415
January 20241
December 202311
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20249
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 202417
January 202410
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Gloucester Road
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Exhibition Road
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Kensington Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. B325
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Kynance Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Prince Consort Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Queen'S Gate Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Atherstone Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Cromwell Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Petersham Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Bremner Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Gore Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Petersham Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Queensberry Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 19. Queen'S Gate
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Queen'S Gate Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Southwell Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Kynance Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Hyde Park Gate Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hyde Park Gate
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Reston Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Queen'S Gate Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Elvaston Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Elvaston Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Queensberry Mews West
    Total1
    Other theft1