SW3 1LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 1LA

SW3 1LA, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 183 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 73.90 per 1,000 population. This SW3 1LA 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 1LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 1LA, encompassing approximately 2476 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW3 1LA area, explore the SW3 1LA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW3 1LA area, visit the SW3 1LA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (59.09% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)

SW3 1LA 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 1LA 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 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3573.9059.09%
Theft from the person3014.137.14%
Shoplifting2712.1122.73%
Anti-social behaviour2510.9066.67%
Other theft2110.10-22.22%
Vehicle crime198.480.00%
Public order67.67-25.00%
Burglary62.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.42150.00%
Robbery42.020.00%
Drugs31.6250.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2862.19-50.00%
Other theft2711.31-3.57%
Violence and sexual offences2210.9015.79%
Shoplifting228.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime198.88-44.12%
Anti-social behaviour157.67-6.25%
Public order86.06166.67%
Burglary43.23-69.23%
Robbery41.620.00%
Drugs21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5684.005500.00%
Vehicle crime3422.610.00%
Shoplifting3313.730.00%
Other theft2813.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences1911.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.670.00%
Burglary136.460.00%
Robbery45.250.00%
Public order31.620.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.40-97.30%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime5684.8024.44%
Other theft4422.61-33.33%
Theft from the person3717.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences1914.94-44.12%
Shoplifting147.677.69%
Anti-social behaviour135.65-27.78%
Public order85.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.23-25.00%
Burglary62.42-14.29%
Robbery52.42-28.57%
Possession of weapons12.020.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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 theft6697.3220.00%
Vehicle crime4526.65-21.05%
Theft from the person3718.1723.33%
Violence and sexual offences3414.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1813.73-14.29%
Shoplifting137.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.2560.00%
Burglary73.23133.33%
Robbery72.8340.00%
Public order62.83-25.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime5787.6354.05%
Other theft5523.021.85%
Theft from the person3022.2120.00%
Anti-social behaviour2112.11-4.55%
Violence and sexual offences178.48-32.00%
Shoplifting136.8762.50%
Public order85.2560.00%
Robbery53.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.02-37.50%
Burglary32.02-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.21-50.00%
Drugs10.81-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5482.790.00%
Vehicle crime3721.810.00%
Theft from the person2514.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences2510.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2210.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.880.00%
Shoplifting83.230.00%
Burglary63.230.00%
Public order52.420.00%
Robbery52.020.00%
Bicycle theft42.020.00%
Drugs31.620.00%
Possession of weapons21.210.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 244 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202428
April 202456
February 20241
January 202437
December 202337
November 202330
October 202325

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 202415
April 202416
January 202413
December 202318
November 202321
October 202322

A total of 295 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 42.14 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 202444
December 202366
November 202355
October 202354

A total of 267 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202419
April 202434
January 202456
December 202345
November 202357
October 202337

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202422
April 202419
January 202419
December 202334
November 202317
October 202325

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.67 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 20235
October 20238

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 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

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202422
April 202433
January 202414
December 202313
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20234

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
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW3 1LA 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. 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. 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. Hans Crescent
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Herbert Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. South Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Shafto Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. First Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 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