OVINGTON GARDENS, SW3 1LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 1LE

OVINGTON GARDENS, SW3 1LE, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 180 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 65.43 per 1,000 population. This SW3 1LE 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 1LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 1LE, encompassing approximately 2750 residents.

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

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: (29) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)

SW3 1LE 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

OVINGTON GARDENS, SW3 1LE 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 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3565.4366.67%
Theft from the person2912.7226.09%
Shoplifting2710.5422.73%
Anti-social behaviour239.8135.29%
Other theft218.36-12.50%
Vehicle crime197.6311.76%
Public order66.91-33.33%
Burglary62.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.18150.00%
Robbery41.820.00%
Drugs31.4550.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2453.07-7.69%
Theft from the person238.72-56.60%
Shoplifting228.36-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences218.0016.67%
Vehicle crime177.63-48.48%
Anti-social behaviour176.1813.33%
Public order96.18200.00%
Burglary43.27-63.64%
Robbery41.45-20.00%
Drugs21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5371.985200.00%
Vehicle crime3319.270.00%
Shoplifting3312.000.00%
Other theft2612.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences189.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.540.00%
Burglary115.450.00%
Robbery54.000.00%
Public order31.820.00%
Other crime11.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.36-97.06%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime5772.3426.67%
Other theft4220.72-33.33%
Theft from the person3415.276.25%
Anti-social behaviour1512.36-11.76%
Shoplifting145.457.69%
Violence and sexual offences125.09-60.00%
Burglary74.3616.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.54-33.33%
Robbery52.18-16.67%
Public order41.820.00%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6381.7914.55%
Vehicle crime4522.90-21.05%
Theft from the person3216.363.23%
Violence and sexual offences3011.6387.50%
Anti-social behaviour1710.91-22.73%
Shoplifting136.188.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.7380.00%
Robbery63.2720.00%
Burglary62.18100.00%
Public order42.18-50.00%

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 crime5778.5258.33%
Other theft5520.7212.24%
Theft from the person3119.9940.91%
Anti-social behaviour2211.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences168.00-33.33%
Shoplifting125.8233.33%
Public order84.36100.00%
Robbery52.9125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.82-28.57%
Burglary31.82-40.00%
Drugs11.09-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4968.340.00%
Vehicle crime3617.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences2413.090.00%
Theft from the person228.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour228.000.00%
Shoplifting98.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.270.00%
Burglary52.540.00%
Public order41.820.00%
Robbery41.450.00%
Drugs41.450.00%
Bicycle theft11.450.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
April 202415
January 202415
December 202317
November 202322
October 202322

A total of 280 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202424
April 202426
January 202442
December 202363
November 202355
October 202349

A total of 264 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
April 202433
January 202457
December 202345
November 202357
October 202336

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.29 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 202418
January 202412
December 202330
November 202316
October 202324

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 225 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202423
April 202453
February 20241
January 202434
December 202332
November 202331
October 202322

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202411
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

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 202312
October 20239

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW3 1LE 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 29. Stackhouse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Hans Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1