SW3 2DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 2DP

SW3 2DP, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 161 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.67 per 1,000 population. This SW3 2DP 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 2DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 2DP, encompassing approximately 4513 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (52.17% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)

SW3 2DP 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

SW3 2DP 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 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3535.6752.17%
Theft from the person247.759.09%
Anti-social behaviour235.3253.33%
Shoplifting195.1011.76%
Vehicle crime174.2113.33%
Other theft163.77-15.79%
Burglary83.5460.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.770.00%
Public order41.11-55.56%
Robbery40.890.00%
Drugs40.89100.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2329.244.55%
Theft from the person225.10-56.00%
Other theft194.87-17.39%
Shoplifting174.21-34.62%
Vehicle crime153.77-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour153.32-31.82%
Public order93.32200.00%
Burglary51.99-50.00%
Robbery41.11-33.33%
Drugs20.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5044.314900.00%
Vehicle crime3511.080.00%
Shoplifting267.750.00%
Other theft235.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour225.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.870.00%
Burglary104.870.00%
Robbery62.220.00%
Public order31.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.22-96.43%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime5038.5551.52%
Other theft3311.08-21.43%
Theft from the person287.3112.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.20-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.54-25.00%
Shoplifting102.6611.11%
Burglary72.2216.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.550.00%
Robbery61.33-14.29%
Public order41.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4239.43-2.33%
Vehicle crime339.30-34.00%
Violence and sexual offences307.3157.89%
Theft from the person256.65-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour165.54-33.33%
Shoplifting93.5412.50%
Robbery71.9940.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.5550.00%
Burglary61.3350.00%
Public order41.33-33.33%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime5042.0961.29%
Other theft4311.0822.86%
Theft from the person269.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour245.76-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences195.32-26.92%
Shoplifting84.21166.67%
Public order61.7720.00%
Robbery51.3366.67%
Burglary41.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.89-33.33%
Drugs10.89-80.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3535.450.00%
Vehicle crime317.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences266.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour255.760.00%
Theft from the person135.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.880.00%
Burglary61.330.00%
Public order51.330.00%
Drugs51.110.00%
Robbery31.110.00%
Shoplifting30.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202423
April 202422
January 202416
December 202330
November 202319
October 202326

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202415
April 202422
January 202412
December 202316
November 202324
October 202325

A total of 211 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
April 202423
January 202433
December 202342
November 202343
October 202335

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 189 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
April 202450
February 20241
January 202428
December 202325
November 202326
October 202313

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 231 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
April 202435
January 202450
December 202333
November 202350
October 202331

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
April 202426
January 202410
December 20239
November 20238
October 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW3 2DP 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. Thurloe Place
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Beauchamp Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. North Terrace
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Lucan Place
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Rosemoor Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pont Street Mews
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Ennismore Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Ovington Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ovington Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Cottage Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Herbert Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. South Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cadogan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Shafto Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. First Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Egerton Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Egerton Gardens Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Beaufort Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Brompton Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Montpelier Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Hans Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 26. B319
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Ennismore Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Thurloe Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Pelham Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1