SW3 1PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 1PP

SW3 1PP, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 189 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 72.43 per 1,000 population. This SW3 1PP 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 1PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 1PP, encompassing approximately 2609 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (34.78% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)

SW3 1PP 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 1PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3672.43100.00%
Shoplifting3113.8034.78%
Theft from the person2811.8840.00%
Vehicle crime2710.7358.82%
Anti-social behaviour2210.350.00%
Other theft198.43-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson67.2850.00%
Burglary62.30200.00%
Robbery52.3025.00%
Public order41.92-50.00%
Drugs31.530.00%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2355.95-4.17%
Shoplifting238.81-34.29%
Anti-social behaviour228.8122.22%
Theft from the person208.43-57.45%
Violence and sexual offences187.66-14.29%
Vehicle crime176.90-55.26%
Public order86.51166.67%
Robbery43.0733.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.530.00%
Drugs31.530.00%
Burglary21.15-77.78%
Other crime10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4776.654600.00%
Vehicle crime3818.010.00%
Shoplifting3514.560.00%
Other theft2413.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences219.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour188.050.00%
Burglary96.900.00%
Robbery33.450.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.38-97.14%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime6278.9534.78%
Other theft4423.76-32.31%
Theft from the person3516.8620.69%
Shoplifting1613.4123.08%
Anti-social behaviour146.13-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences105.37-67.74%
Burglary83.8333.33%
Robbery63.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.30-16.67%
Public order41.92-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.530.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6586.6114.04%
Vehicle crime4624.91-31.34%
Violence and sexual offences3117.6355.00%
Theft from the person2911.88-14.71%
Anti-social behaviour1611.11-30.43%
Shoplifting136.13-23.53%
Robbery84.98166.67%
Burglary63.0720.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.300.00%
Public order62.30-25.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime6792.7463.41%
Other theft5725.6811.76%
Theft from the person3421.8461.90%
Anti-social behaviour2313.0315.00%
Violence and sexual offences208.81-16.67%
Shoplifting177.6641.67%
Public order86.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.070.00%
Burglary52.3025.00%
Robbery31.92-40.00%
Drugs11.15-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5173.960.00%
Vehicle crime4119.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences2415.710.00%
Theft from the person219.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour208.050.00%
Shoplifting127.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.600.00%
Robbery52.300.00%
Public order41.920.00%
Drugs41.530.00%
Burglary41.530.00%
Other crime11.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202418
April 202421
January 202410
December 202331
November 202320
October 202324

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202422
April 202418
January 202414
December 202316
November 202323
October 202320

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 298 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 42.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202417
April 202438
January 202462
December 202346
November 202367
October 202341

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 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202423
April 202424
January 202444
December 202365
November 202357
October 202351

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 215 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202420
April 202447
February 20241
January 202435
December 202329
November 202334
October 202321

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202423
April 202435
January 202416
December 202313
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
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
April 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 1PP 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. Harriet Walk
    Total8
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total8
    Vehicle crime4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Basil Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Beauchamp Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. North Terrace
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Pont Street Mews
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Shafto Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. First Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Lowndes Square
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 27. Stackhouse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Hans Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 29. B319
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Lennox Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1