SW3 1HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 1HP

SW3 1HP, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 190 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 86.89 per 1,000 population. This SW3 1HP 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 1HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 1HP, encompassing approximately 2186 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (80.95% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (31) incidents (3.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (33.33% increase)

SW3 1HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancelot Place with total crimes: 52
  • Brompton Road with total crimes: 17
  • Montpelier Street with total crimes: 15

SW3 1HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3886.8980.95%
Theft from the person3117.383.33%
Shoplifting2814.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour2512.8056.25%
Other theft2111.43-22.22%
Vehicle crime199.600.00%
Robbery88.69100.00%
Public order63.66-25.00%
Burglary62.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.74150.00%
Drugs22.290.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3071.34-43.40%
Other theft2713.72-3.57%
Violence and sexual offences2112.3510.53%
Shoplifting219.60-38.24%
Vehicle crime199.60-42.42%
Anti-social behaviour168.690.00%
Public order87.32166.67%
Burglary43.66-69.23%
Robbery41.830.00%
Drugs21.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5393.295200.00%
Shoplifting3424.240.00%
Vehicle crime3315.550.00%
Other theft2815.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences1912.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.690.00%
Burglary137.320.00%
Robbery45.940.00%
Public order31.830.00%
Bicycle theft11.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.46-97.37%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime5394.2017.78%
Other theft4324.24-34.85%
Theft from the person3819.668.57%
Violence and sexual offences1817.38-48.57%
Shoplifting158.2315.38%
Anti-social behaviour136.86-23.53%
Public order85.9433.33%
Burglary73.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.20-37.50%
Robbery52.29-16.67%
Drugs12.290.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66108.8424.53%
Vehicle crime4530.18-15.09%
Violence and sexual offences3520.58105.88%
Theft from the person3516.0112.90%
Anti-social behaviour1716.01-19.05%
Shoplifting137.77-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson85.9460.00%
Burglary73.6675.00%
Public order63.20-25.00%
Robbery62.7420.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5397.861.92%
Vehicle crime5324.2443.24%
Theft from the person3124.2419.23%
Anti-social behaviour2114.185.00%
Violence and sexual offences179.60-26.09%
Shoplifting157.7750.00%
Public order86.8660.00%
Robbery53.6625.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.29-28.57%
Burglary42.29-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.83-33.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5291.0057.58%
Vehicle crime3723.7815.62%
Theft from the person2616.92136.36%
Violence and sexual offences2311.8976.92%
Anti-social behaviour2010.5217.65%
Shoplifting109.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.57-22.22%
Burglary63.20100.00%
Public order52.74-16.67%
Robbery42.290.00%
Bicycle theft31.8350.00%
Drugs31.370.00%
Possession of weapons21.37100.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3368.600.00%
Vehicle crime3215.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour1714.630.00%
Shoplifting157.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.860.00%
Theft from the person115.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.030.00%
Public order64.120.00%
Robbery42.740.00%
Drugs31.830.00%
Burglary31.370.00%
Bicycle theft21.370.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202430
April 202453
February 20241
January 202438
December 202335
November 202331
October 202326
September 202311

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202416
April 202416
January 202413
December 202317
November 202321
October 202320
September 202317

A total of 323 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202427
April 202428
January 202443
December 202366
November 202353
October 202352
September 202333

A total of 291 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202419
April 202433
January 202453
December 202345
November 202353
October 202337
September 202332

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202421
April 202419
January 202418
December 202335
November 202317
October 202323
September 202313

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202413
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 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 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202421
April 202434
January 202415
December 202313
November 202315
October 202310
September 202315

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW3 1HP 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. Brompton Road
    Total17
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Montpelier Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Knightsbridge Green
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Basil Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Thurloe Place
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Beauchamp Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. North Terrace
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Pont Street Mews
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Moncorvo Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. South Carriage Drive
    Total4
    Robbery4
  • 12. Ennismore Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Ovington Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Ovington Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Cottage Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Trevor Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Raphael Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Hans Crescent
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Herbert Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. South Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Shafto Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. First Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Egerton Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Egerton Gardens Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Beaufort Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Brompton Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Montpelier Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Prince'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 30. Stackhouse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2