OVINGTON SQUARE, SW3 1LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 1LH

OVINGTON SQUARE, SW3 1LH, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.12 per 1,000 population. This SW3 1LH 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 1LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 1LH, encompassing approximately 3143 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (45.83% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)

SW3 1LH 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 SQUARE, SW3 1LH 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 offences3553.1245.83%
Theft from the person2511.1319.05%
Anti-social behaviour227.9529.41%
Shoplifting227.004.76%
Other theft197.00-9.52%
Vehicle crime176.04-5.56%
Burglary75.4140.00%
Public order62.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.91150.00%
Robbery41.590.00%
Drugs31.27200.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2445.8160.00%
Other theft217.63-12.50%
Theft from the person216.68-54.35%
Shoplifting216.68-30.00%
Vehicle crime186.68-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour175.73-15.00%
Public order95.41200.00%
Burglary52.86-50.00%
Robbery41.59-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4660.124500.00%
Vehicle crime3414.630.00%
Shoplifting3010.820.00%
Other theft249.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour207.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences156.360.00%
Burglary104.770.00%
Robbery53.180.00%
Public order31.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.32-96.88%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime5761.7132.56%
Other theft3618.13-33.33%
Theft from the person3211.456.67%
Violence and sexual offences1510.18-53.12%
Anti-social behaviour154.77-21.05%
Shoplifting144.7727.27%
Criminal damage and arson64.45-25.00%
Robbery61.910.00%
Burglary61.910.00%
Public order41.910.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5467.765.88%
Vehicle crime4317.18-23.21%
Violence and sexual offences3213.68113.33%
Theft from the person3010.1811.11%
Anti-social behaviour199.54-20.83%
Shoplifting116.0410.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.5060.00%
Robbery62.5420.00%
Burglary61.91100.00%
Public order41.91-42.86%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime5665.2155.56%
Other theft5117.8121.43%
Theft from the person2716.2235.00%
Anti-social behaviour248.599.09%
Violence and sexual offences157.63-40.00%
Shoplifting104.77100.00%
Public order73.18133.33%
Robbery52.2325.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.59-16.67%
Burglary31.59-57.14%
Drugs10.95-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4255.990.00%
Vehicle crime3613.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences2511.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour227.950.00%
Theft from the person207.000.00%
Burglary76.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.230.00%
Shoplifting51.910.00%
Robbery41.590.00%
Drugs41.270.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202424
April 202415
January 202415
December 202332
November 202315
October 202325

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.33 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 20236

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202417
April 202420
January 202415
December 202319
November 202324
October 202322

A total of 247 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
April 202424
January 202436
December 202354
November 202351
October 202342

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 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 20237
October 20233

A total of 202 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
April 202446
February 20241
January 202432
December 202330
November 202327
October 202320

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202410
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 261 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
April 202434
January 202457
December 202343
November 202356
October 202336

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
April 202430
January 202414
December 202311
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 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
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 1LH 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. Ennismore Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Ovington Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Ovington Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Cottage Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Raphael Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Hans Crescent
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Herbert Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. South Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cadogan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Shafto Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. First Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 27. Stackhouse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Hans Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 29. B319
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Ennismore Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1