SW3 1LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 1LZ

SW3 1LZ, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 191 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 77.85 per 1,000 population. This SW3 1LZ 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 1LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 1LZ, encompassing approximately 2453 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW3 1LZ area, explore the SW3 1LZ 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: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (33.33% increase)

SW3 1LZ 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 1LZ 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 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3877.8580.95%
Theft from the person3015.4915.38%
Shoplifting2812.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour2511.4156.25%
Other theft2110.19-12.50%
Vehicle crime198.5611.76%
Robbery87.74100.00%
Public order63.26-25.00%
Burglary62.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.45150.00%
Drugs32.0450.00%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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 person2659.91-49.02%
Other theft2410.60-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences219.7816.67%
Shoplifting218.56-38.24%
Vehicle crime178.56-45.16%
Anti-social behaviour166.93-5.88%
Public order86.52166.67%
Burglary43.26-63.64%
Robbery41.630.00%
Drugs21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5179.895000.00%
Shoplifting3420.790.00%
Vehicle crime3113.860.00%
Other theft2612.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences1810.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.340.00%
Burglary116.930.00%
Robbery44.480.00%
Public order31.630.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.41-97.14%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime5580.7025.00%
Other theft4322.42-34.85%
Theft from the person3517.539.38%
Shoplifting1514.2715.38%
Anti-social behaviour136.11-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences115.30-65.62%
Burglary84.4833.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.26-25.00%
Public order52.4525.00%
Robbery52.04-28.57%
Possession of weapons12.040.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6692.9322.22%
Vehicle crime4426.90-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences3217.9388.24%
Theft from the person3213.043.23%
Anti-social behaviour1613.04-27.27%
Shoplifting136.52-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson85.3060.00%
Robbery73.2640.00%
Burglary62.8550.00%
Public order42.45-55.56%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime5689.2651.35%
Other theft5422.8210.20%
Theft from the person3122.0129.17%
Anti-social behaviour2212.634.76%
Violence and sexual offences178.97-29.17%
Shoplifting146.9340.00%
Public order95.71125.00%
Robbery53.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.04-16.67%
Burglary42.04-20.00%
Drugs11.63-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4977.030.00%
Vehicle crime3719.970.00%
Theft from the person2415.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences249.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour219.780.00%
Shoplifting108.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.080.00%
Burglary52.450.00%
Robbery52.040.00%
Public order42.040.00%
Drugs31.630.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

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 283 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202424
April 202426
January 202443
December 202366
November 202354
October 202349

A total of 259 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
April 202431
January 202455
December 202344
November 202356
October 202337

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 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202421
April 202418
January 202411
December 202332
November 202317
October 202324

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 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 230 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202426
April 202451
February 20241
January 202435
December 202332
November 202331
October 202324

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202411
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 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 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.29 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 202314
October 202310

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 3 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

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
August 20241
April 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 1LZ 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