SW3 1BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 1BB

SW3 1BB, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 213 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 129.67 per 1,000 population. This SW3 1BB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW3 postcode area, which has experienced 303 crimes and a crime rate of 16.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW3 1BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 1BB, encompassing approximately 1642 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW3 1BB area, explore the SW3 1BB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (38) incidents (80.95% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (42.31% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (13.33% increase)

SW3 1BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancelot Place with total crimes: 52
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Brompton Road with total crimes: 17

SW3 1BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38129.6780.95%
Shoplifting3723.1342.31%
Violence and sexual offences3422.5213.33%
Theft from the person3320.7026.92%
Other theft2120.09-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour2012.78-23.08%
Robbery712.1840.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.26-12.50%
Public order64.26-57.14%
Burglary43.65100.00%
Drugs32.440.00%
Bicycle theft21.83100.00%
Other crime11.22-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30115.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour2618.260.00%
Theft from the person2615.832500.00%
Other theft2615.832500.00%
Shoplifting2615.830.00%
Vehicle crime2115.830.00%
Public order1412.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.520.00%
Robbery54.870.00%
Drugs33.040.00%
Burglary21.830.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.220.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.61-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person32.44-94.55%
Public order11.83-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55139.411275.00%
Vehicle crime4833.480.00%
Shoplifting3629.220.00%
Other theft2721.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences2516.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour1615.220.00%
Burglary79.740.00%
Public order64.260.00%
Robbery43.650.00%
Drugs22.440.00%
Bicycle theft21.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42.44300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.61-97.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65149.75-4.41%
Other theft4939.57-37.18%
Theft from the person4329.83-4.44%
Shoplifting2226.1822.22%
Anti-social behaviour1813.3912.50%
Violence and sexual offences1310.96-67.50%
Burglary107.9142.86%
Criminal damage and arson96.0928.57%
Robbery85.48-20.00%
Public order64.87-25.00%
Possession of weapons23.650.00%
Drugs11.220.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78182.6318.18%
Vehicle crime6847.48-18.07%
Theft from the person4541.404.65%
Violence and sexual offences4027.3937.93%
Shoplifting1824.35-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour1610.96-38.46%
Robbery109.74100.00%
Public order86.09-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.870.00%
Burglary74.260.00%
Bicycle theft14.260.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime83182.6348.21%
Other theft6650.5311.86%
Theft from the person4340.1834.38%
Violence and sexual offences2926.1820.83%
Anti-social behaviour2617.6518.18%
Shoplifting2215.8369.23%
Public order1013.39100.00%
Burglary76.09-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.26-22.22%
Robbery54.26-44.44%
Other crime13.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.61-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59150.360.00%
Vehicle crime5635.920.00%
Theft from the person3234.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences2419.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour2214.610.00%
Shoplifting1313.390.00%
Burglary107.910.00%
Robbery96.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.480.00%
Public order55.480.00%
Drugs43.040.00%
Bicycle theft22.440.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20244
January 20248
December 202310
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 379 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202421
April 202448
January 202465
December 202368
November 202383
October 202356

A total of 327 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202426
July 20241
April 202427
January 202449
December 202378
November 202366
October 202359

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
May 20241
April 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 287 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202426
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 202455
March 20244
February 20241
January 202443
December 202345
November 202343
October 202332

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202426
April 202416
January 202418
December 202316
November 202326
October 202322

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20247
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 174 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202426
April 202436
January 202422
December 202318
November 202322
October 202313

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202430
April 202425
January 202413
December 202340
November 202329
October 202324

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW3 1BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lancelot Place
    Total52
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Shoplifting12
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft9
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total18
    Vehicle crime8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Brompton Road
    Total17
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Montpelier Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Knightsbridge Green
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Harriet Walk
    Total8
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Basil Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Knightsbridge
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Beauchamp Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sloane Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Pont Street Mews
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. William Mews
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ovington Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Ovington Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Trevor Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Raphael Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Hans Crescent
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Herbert Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Cadogan Gate
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Shafto Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. First Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Egerton Gardens Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Beaufort Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Brompton Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Montpelier Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Lowndes Square
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 27. Stackhouse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Hans Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 29. B319
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Belgrave Mews North
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2