SW3 1HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 1HL

SW3 1HL, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 168 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 78.28 per 1,000 population. This SW3 1HL 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 1HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 1HL, encompassing approximately 2146 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (-10.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)

SW3 1HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancelot Place with total crimes: 52
  • Montpelier Street with total crimes: 15
  • Brompton Road with total crimes: 9

SW3 1HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3578.2866.67%
Theft from the person2516.31-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour2311.65109.09%
Shoplifting2110.7216.67%
Other theft209.78-16.67%
Vehicle crime199.3218.75%
Robbery88.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.73400.00%
Burglary52.3366.67%
Public order42.33-50.00%
Drugs21.860.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2864.30-45.10%
Other theft2413.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences2111.1831.25%
Shoplifting189.78-37.93%
Vehicle crime168.39-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour117.45-21.43%
Public order85.13166.67%
Robbery43.730.00%
Burglary31.86-76.92%
Bicycle theft21.40100.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5188.065000.00%
Vehicle crime3423.760.00%
Shoplifting2915.840.00%
Other theft2413.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences1611.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.450.00%
Burglary136.520.00%
Robbery46.060.00%
Public order31.860.00%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.47-97.06%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4684.3335.29%
Other theft3521.43-36.36%
Theft from the person3416.313.03%
Violence and sexual offences1815.84-47.06%
Shoplifting138.3962.50%
Anti-social behaviour126.06-7.69%
Public order85.5960.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.73-16.67%
Burglary52.33-28.57%
Robbery52.33-16.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5594.1212.24%
Violence and sexual offences3425.63126.67%
Vehicle crime3415.84-26.09%
Theft from the person3315.8422.22%
Anti-social behaviour1315.38-31.58%
Shoplifting86.06-20.00%
Burglary73.73133.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.2620.00%
Robbery62.800.00%
Public order52.80-16.67%
Drugs12.330.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4987.608.89%
Vehicle crime4622.8343.75%
Theft from the person2721.4335.00%
Anti-social behaviour1912.58-5.00%
Violence and sexual offences158.85-25.00%
Shoplifting106.99150.00%
Robbery64.6650.00%
Public order62.8020.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.80-16.67%
Burglary32.33-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.40-33.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4579.210.00%
Vehicle crime3220.970.00%
Theft from the person2014.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences209.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour209.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.320.00%
Public order52.800.00%
Burglary52.330.00%
Robbery42.330.00%
Shoplifting41.860.00%
Bicycle theft31.860.00%
Drugs31.400.00%
Possession of weapons21.400.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 219 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202428
April 202451
February 20241
January 202434
December 202333
November 202327
October 202320

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
April 202414
January 202412
December 202313
November 202319
October 202320

A total of 252 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202424
April 202424
January 202435
December 202355
November 202349
October 202345

A total of 227 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
April 202434
January 202446
December 202334
November 202346
October 202332

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202421
April 202416
January 202418
December 202334
November 202315
October 202320

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202413
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
April 202429
January 202413
December 20238
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW3 1HL 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. Montpelier Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Brompton Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Basil Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Thurloe Place
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Beauchamp Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. North Terrace
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Pont Street Mews
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Moncorvo Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. South Carriage Drive
    Total4
    Robbery4
  • 11. Ennismore Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Ovington Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Ovington Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cottage Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Trevor Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Raphael Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Herbert Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. South Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shafto Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. First Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Egerton Gardens
    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. Prince'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. B319
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Exhibition Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Ennismore Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1