SW3 1HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 1HX

SW3 1HX, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 188 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 92.38 per 1,000 population. This SW3 1HX 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 1HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 1HX, encompassing approximately 2034 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (94.74% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (29) incidents (11.54% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (33.33% increase)

SW3 1HX 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 1HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3792.3894.74%
Theft from the person2918.1811.54%
Shoplifting2814.2533.33%
Anti-social behaviour2513.7656.25%
Other theft2112.29-12.50%
Vehicle crime1810.320.00%
Robbery88.85100.00%
Public order63.93-25.00%
Burglary62.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.95150.00%
Drugs32.4650.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2671.75-50.00%
Other theft2412.78-4.00%
Shoplifting2111.79-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences1910.320.00%
Vehicle crime189.34-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.85-5.88%
Public order87.86166.67%
Burglary43.93-60.00%
Robbery41.970.00%
Drugs21.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5293.865100.00%
Vehicle crime3025.550.00%
Shoplifting3014.740.00%
Other theft2514.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences1912.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour179.340.00%
Burglary108.350.00%
Robbery44.910.00%
Public order31.970.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.49-97.22%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4992.8811.36%
Other theft4124.08-36.92%
Theft from the person3620.1520.00%
Shoplifting1517.6936.36%
Anti-social behaviour137.37-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences116.39-64.52%
Burglary75.4140.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.44-25.00%
Public order52.9525.00%
Robbery52.46-16.67%
Drugs12.460.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65108.1127.45%
Vehicle crime4431.94-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences3121.62106.67%
Theft from the person3015.23-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour1614.74-27.27%
Shoplifting117.86-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson85.41100.00%
Robbery63.9320.00%
Burglary52.9525.00%
Public order42.46-55.56%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55103.2048.65%
Other theft5127.0313.33%
Theft from the person3125.0634.78%
Anti-social behaviour2215.234.76%
Violence and sexual offences1510.81-28.57%
Shoplifting137.3730.00%
Public order96.39125.00%
Robbery54.4225.00%
Burglary42.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.97-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.970.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4588.940.00%
Vehicle crime3722.110.00%
Theft from the person2318.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences2111.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour2110.320.00%
Shoplifting1010.320.00%
Burglary64.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.950.00%
Public order42.950.00%
Robbery41.970.00%
Drugs31.970.00%
Other crime11.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202416
April 202417
January 202413
December 202316
November 202322
October 202321

A total of 272 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202424
April 202425
January 202441
December 202365
November 202351
October 202345

A total of 251 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
April 202430
January 202449
December 202344
November 202355
October 202337

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202419
April 202419
January 202411
December 202331
November 202315
October 202321

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 228 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202426
April 202452
February 20241
January 202436
December 202330
November 202331
October 202323

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202410
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 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

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202421
April 202430
January 202415
December 202311
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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
August 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW3 1HX 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. Shafto Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. First Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Egerton Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Egerton Gardens Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Beaufort Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Brompton Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Montpelier Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Prince'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 29. Stackhouse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Hans Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1