WALTON STREET, SW3 2HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 2HX

WALTON STREET, SW3 2HX, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 176 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.78 per 1,000 population. This SW3 2HX 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 2HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 2HX, encompassing approximately 5718 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (69.57% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)

SW3 2HX 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

WALTON STREET, SW3 2HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3930.7869.57%
Theft from the person256.828.70%
Anti-social behaviour234.3743.75%
Vehicle crime204.0253.85%
Shoplifting193.5011.76%
Other theft183.32-10.00%
Burglary93.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.57400.00%
Public order50.87-44.44%
Robbery50.8725.00%
Drugs50.87150.00%
Bicycle theft20.87100.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2323.08-54.00%
Violence and sexual offences234.02-4.17%
Other theft204.02-20.00%
Shoplifting173.50-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour162.97-30.43%
Vehicle crime132.80-58.06%
Public order92.2780.00%
Robbery41.57-33.33%
Burglary30.70-66.67%
Drugs20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5035.334900.00%
Vehicle crime318.740.00%
Shoplifting265.420.00%
Other theft254.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour234.200.00%
Burglary94.020.00%
Robbery61.570.00%
Public order51.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.17-96.43%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4229.0331.25%
Other theft317.35-26.19%
Theft from the person285.423.70%
Violence and sexual offences174.90-41.38%
Anti-social behaviour122.97-25.00%
Shoplifting102.1011.11%
Burglary61.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.05-14.29%
Robbery61.05-14.29%
Public order41.05-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4231.480.00%
Vehicle crime327.35-21.95%
Violence and sexual offences295.6061.11%
Theft from the person275.078.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.72-36.00%
Shoplifting92.8012.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.57250.00%
Robbery71.2240.00%
Burglary61.22100.00%
Public order51.05-16.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4230.7816.67%
Vehicle crime417.3551.85%
Anti-social behaviour257.17-3.85%
Theft from the person254.37108.33%
Violence and sexual offences184.37-33.33%
Shoplifting83.15166.67%
Public order61.4050.00%
Robbery51.0566.67%
Burglary30.87-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-75.00%
Drugs10.35-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3627.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences276.300.00%
Vehicle crime274.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour264.720.00%
Theft from the person124.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.100.00%
Burglary71.400.00%
Public order41.220.00%
Drugs40.700.00%
Robbery30.700.00%
Shoplifting30.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202423
April 202424
January 202417
December 202329
November 202318
October 202327

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
April 202423
January 202412
December 202316
November 202325
October 202326

A total of 214 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
April 202425
January 202431
December 202342
November 202342
October 202336

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 191 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202423
April 202450
February 20241
January 202428
December 202327
November 202325
October 202312

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 206 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
April 202431
January 202442
December 202332
November 202341
October 202327

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW3 2HX 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. Ixworth Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 9. Rosemoor Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pont Street Mews
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Cadogan Gardens
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Herbert Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. South Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Elystan Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Draycott Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Cadogan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Cadogan Gate
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Shafto Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. First Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 25. Egerton Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Egerton Gardens Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Beaufort Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Brompton Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Montpelier Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Hans Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1