SLOANE SQUARE, SW1W 8AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1W 8AL

SLOANE SQUARE, SW1W 8AL, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 132 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.25 per 1,000 population. This SW1W 8AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1W postcode area, which has experienced 217 crimes and a crime rate of 31.99 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1W 8AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1W 8AL, encompassing approximately 2982 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1W 8AL area, explore the SW1W 8AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)

SW1W 8AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Sloane Square with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

SLOANE SQUARE, SW1W 8AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2644.250.00%
Theft from the person248.7271.43%
Anti-social behaviour218.0510.53%
Vehicle crime137.0444.44%
Other theft124.36140.00%
Robbery124.02300.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.02-9.09%
Burglary53.35-58.33%
Public order41.68-60.00%
Bicycle theft31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-60.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2638.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour198.720.00%
Theft from the person146.371300.00%
Burglary124.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.020.00%
Public order103.690.00%
Vehicle crime93.350.00%
Other theft53.02400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.680.00%
Robbery31.68200.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.010.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.34-97.73%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4453.3015.79%
Other theft3014.75-11.76%
Shoplifting2310.06-8.00%
Vehicle crime217.7123.53%
Anti-social behaviour137.0418.18%
Violence and sexual offences124.36-40.00%
Public order54.02150.00%
Bicycle theft31.680.00%
Burglary31.01-25.00%
Robbery31.01-50.00%
Drugs21.010.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3855.990.00%
Other theft3412.74-2.86%
Shoplifting2511.40-41.86%
Violence and sexual offences208.3842.86%
Vehicle crime176.7088.89%
Anti-social behaviour115.70-47.62%
Robbery63.69-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0120.00%
Burglary42.01-20.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4362.36-8.51%
Theft from the person3814.42-29.63%
Other theft3512.74-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour2111.73-8.70%
Violence and sexual offences147.04-17.65%
Robbery104.69100.00%
Vehicle crime93.35-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson53.0266.67%
Burglary51.68400.00%
Public order31.68-66.67%
Drugs21.01-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.67-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5473.08100.00%
Shoplifting4718.1030.56%
Other theft3815.768.57%
Anti-social behaviour2312.74-4.17%
Violence and sexual offences177.7121.43%
Vehicle crime135.7044.44%
Public order94.3650.00%
Robbery53.0225.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.68-25.00%
Drugs31.0150.00%
Bicycle theft31.01200.00%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Burglary10.67-90.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3657.660.00%
Other theft3512.070.00%
Theft from the person2711.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour249.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences148.050.00%
Burglary104.690.00%
Vehicle crime93.350.00%
Public order63.020.00%
Robbery42.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.340.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20241
April 202430
January 202434
December 202335
November 202338
October 202335

A total of 241 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202414
July 20241
May 20241
April 202444
January 202438
December 202338
November 202354
October 202327

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 202310
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
April 202413
January 202411
December 202321
November 202323
October 202324

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 226 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202426
April 202423
January 202425
December 202343
November 202347
October 202336

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202421
January 202417
December 20239
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 202412
January 202420
December 202314
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1W 8AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sloane Square
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Symons Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Pimlico Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Culford Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Coulson Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Holbein Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Holbein Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sloane Gardens
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cadogan Gardens
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Elizabeth Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Boscobel Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Royal Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Tryon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Lincoln Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 17. Avery Farm Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. East Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Lower Sloane Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Draycott Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Blacklands Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 24. Cadogan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Cadogan Gate
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Chesham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Wellington Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Rawlings Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Cheltenham Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. D'Oyley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1