SW7 9BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 9BN

SW7 9BN, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.74 per 1,000 population. This SW7 9BN 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 9BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 9BN, encompassing approximately 3851 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW7 9BN area, explore the SW7 9BN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW7 9BN area, visit the SW7 9BN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (26) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW7 9BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Exhibition Road with total crimes: 16
  • Thurloe Place with total crimes: 14
  • Kensington Road with total crimes: 8

SW7 9BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2626.741200.00%
Theft from the person246.751100.00%
Vehicle crime126.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.121100.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.120.00%
Burglary52.860.00%
Drugs31.300.00%
Robbery30.780.00%
Public order30.78200.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.56-50.00%
Theft from the person20.52-71.43%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person74.41-85.11%
Other theft41.82-87.88%
Violence and sexual offences31.04-70.00%
Public order20.78-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4747.77291.67%
Vehicle crime4512.200.00%
Other theft3311.681550.00%
Anti-social behaviour208.570.00%
Burglary135.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.37150.00%
Public order82.60166.67%
Bicycle theft32.080.00%
Robbery30.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person125.45-61.29%
Violence and sexual offences43.12-80.00%
Public order31.04-62.50%
Other theft20.78-93.75%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3239.720.00%
Theft from the person318.3140.91%
Vehicle crime288.05-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences207.2742.86%
Criminal damage and arson125.19140.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.12-7.69%
Public order83.120.00%
Robbery42.08-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.04200.00%
Shoplifting10.78-50.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.26-90.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3638.94-5.26%
Other theft329.35-20.00%
Theft from the person228.31-12.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.71-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour133.63-23.53%
Burglary103.37100.00%
Public order82.6014.29%
Robbery52.0825.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.30-16.67%
Drugs21.300.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.52-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4044.91-31.03%
Vehicle crime3810.3822.58%
Violence and sexual offences269.87116.67%
Theft from the person256.75-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour176.4921.43%
Public order74.41-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.82-40.00%
Burglary51.5666.67%
Robbery41.30100.00%
Bicycle theft31.04-76.92%
Shoplifting20.780.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5848.0345.00%
Vehicle crime3115.0640.91%
Theft from the person288.05154.55%
Anti-social behaviour147.2755.56%
Bicycle theft133.63116.67%
Violence and sexual offences123.37-42.86%
Public order103.1242.86%
Criminal damage and arson102.600.00%
Burglary32.60-25.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Robbery20.520.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4034.530.00%
Vehicle crime2210.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.710.00%
Theft from the person115.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.600.00%
Public order72.340.00%
Bicycle theft61.820.00%
Burglary41.560.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202420
January 202412
December 202313
November 202317
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 269 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 20242
May 20244
April 202433
March 20242
January 202432
December 202332
November 202340
October 202358
September 202340

A total of 212 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202445
January 202428
December 202336
November 202338
October 202331
September 202322

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20241
May 20243
April 202410
March 20244
January 202420
December 202314
November 202326
October 202312
September 202321

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 209 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 20242
May 20247
April 202447
March 202412
January 202431
December 202322
November 202325
October 202328
September 202311

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202413
January 20241
December 202310
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310
September 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 202412
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW7 9BN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Exhibition Road
    Total16
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Thurloe Place
    Total14
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Kensington Road
    Total8
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. South Kensington (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Glendower Place
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Cromwell Place
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Pelham Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bremner Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Prince Consort Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Cromwell Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Bute Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Queen'S Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Ennismore Gardens Mews
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 16. North Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Brompton Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. A315
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Elvaston Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Moncorvo Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Princes Gate Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Queensberry Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Egerton Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Cheval Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cottage Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Ennismore Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Rutland Mews East
    Total1
    Other theft1