SW3 2BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 2BE

SW3 2BE, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 175 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 86.70 per 1,000 population. This SW3 2BE 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 2BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 2BE, encompassing approximately 2018 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW3 2BE area, explore the SW3 2BE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (94.74% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (33) incidents (-2.94% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (118.18% increase)

SW3 2BE 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
  • Exhibition Road with total crimes: 14

SW3 2BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3786.7094.74%
Theft from the person3318.33-2.94%
Anti-social behaviour2416.35118.18%
Other theft2311.89-8.00%
Shoplifting2011.4033.33%
Vehicle crime199.9118.75%
Criminal damage and arson49.410.00%
Public order41.98-33.33%
Burglary41.980.00%
Robbery41.9833.33%
Drugs21.98100.00%
Other crime10.990.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3466.88-40.35%
Other theft2516.84-21.88%
Violence and sexual offences1912.390.00%
Vehicle crime169.41-58.97%
Shoplifting157.93-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.43-26.67%
Public order65.4550.00%
Burglary42.97-71.43%
Robbery31.98-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.49-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person57104.545600.00%
Vehicle crime3928.240.00%
Other theft3219.320.00%
Shoplifting2515.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences1912.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour159.410.00%
Burglary147.430.00%
Public order46.940.00%
Robbery41.980.00%
Bicycle theft21.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.50-97.22%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4290.1775.00%
Other theft4020.81-18.37%
Theft from the person3619.829.09%
Violence and sexual offences1917.84-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour159.41-6.25%
Public order77.430.00%
Shoplifting73.47-30.00%
Robbery63.47-14.29%
Burglary52.97-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.48-42.86%
Other crime11.980.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4994.630.00%
Theft from the person3324.2832.00%
Violence and sexual offences2916.3561.11%
Vehicle crime2414.37-35.14%
Anti-social behaviour1611.89-36.00%
Shoplifting107.9342.86%
Public order74.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.4740.00%
Robbery73.4716.67%
Burglary63.4750.00%
Drugs22.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%

In November 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 theft4991.16-14.04%
Vehicle crime3724.2832.14%
Anti-social behaviour2518.3313.64%
Theft from the person2512.3913.64%
Violence and sexual offences1812.39-5.26%
Shoplifting78.92133.33%
Public order73.4775.00%
Robbery63.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.97-16.67%
Burglary42.48-20.00%
Bicycle theft11.98-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5788.190.00%
Vehicle crime2828.240.00%
Theft from the person2213.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour2210.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences1910.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.410.00%
Burglary52.970.00%
Bicycle theft42.480.00%
Public order41.980.00%
Robbery31.980.00%
Shoplifting31.490.00%
Possession of weapons21.490.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 241 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202434
April 202457
February 20241
January 202436
December 202333
November 202325
October 202322

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202411
April 202415
January 202415
December 202316
November 202325
October 202322

A total of 275 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202425
April 202432
January 202440
December 202349
November 202349
October 202357

A total of 205 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
April 202439
January 202442
December 202324
November 202337
October 202328

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 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202419
April 202419
January 202419
December 202329
November 202318
October 202319

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 202414
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233

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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
April 202425
January 20247
December 202310
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW3 2BE 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. Exhibition Road
    Total14
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Pelham Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Thurloe Place
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brompton Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    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. Thurloe Place Mews
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. South Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. First Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 19. Egerton Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Egerton Gardens Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Beaufort Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Brompton Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Montpelier Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Prince'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Ennismore Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Thurloe Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Lennox Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Richard'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Lucan Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1