RICHARDS PLACE, SW3 2LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 2LA

RICHARDS PLACE, SW3 2LA, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.59 per 1,000 population. This SW3 2LA 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 2LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 2LA, encompassing approximately 6702 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW3 2LA area, explore the SW3 2LA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW3 2LA area, visit the SW3 2LA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)

SW3 2LA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Pelham Street with total crimes: 11
  • Brompton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Montpelier Street with total crimes: 7

RICHARDS PLACE, SW3 2LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.599.09%
Anti-social behaviour223.5815.79%
Theft from the person223.2837.50%
Vehicle crime163.2860.00%
Other theft132.390.00%
Burglary91.94200.00%
Shoplifting91.34-10.00%
Robbery81.34166.67%
Public order61.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.9066.67%
Drugs20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.4115.79%
Anti-social behaviour193.28-17.39%
Theft from the person162.83-55.56%
Other theft132.39-38.10%
Vehicle crime101.94-65.52%
Shoplifting101.49-41.18%
Public order91.49125.00%
Robbery31.34-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Burglary30.45-62.50%
Drugs20.450.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3624.47227.27%
Vehicle crime295.37-30.95%
Anti-social behaviour234.3376.92%
Other theft213.43-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.13-5.00%
Shoplifting172.8370.00%
Burglary82.5433.33%
Robbery41.19-20.00%
Public order40.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4222.6855.56%
Other theft306.27-26.83%
Violence and sexual offences204.48-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour132.98-13.33%
Theft from the person111.94-35.29%
Shoplifting101.64-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson71.49-12.50%
Burglary61.04-14.29%
Robbery50.90-37.50%
Public order40.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4127.305.13%
Violence and sexual offences306.1276.47%
Vehicle crime274.48-20.59%
Shoplifting214.03-8.70%
Theft from the person173.13-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour152.54-42.31%
Criminal damage and arson82.24300.00%
Public order81.1933.33%
Robbery81.1933.33%
Burglary71.1940.00%
Drugs11.040.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3926.860.00%
Vehicle crime345.8241.67%
Anti-social behaviour265.07-7.14%
Shoplifting233.88109.09%
Theft from the person193.4390.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.83-41.38%
Robbery62.54100.00%
Public order60.9020.00%
Burglary50.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.30100.00%
Drugs10.30-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3925.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences295.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour284.330.00%
Vehicle crime244.180.00%
Shoplifting113.580.00%
Theft from the person101.640.00%
Burglary101.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.490.00%
Public order51.190.00%
Drugs40.750.00%
Robbery30.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
April 202423
January 202413
December 202315
November 202326
October 202328

A total of 196 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 202421
January 202430
December 202341
November 202339
October 202339

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 131 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202416
April 202436
January 202411
December 202317
November 202319
October 202310

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 182 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
April 202429
January 202442
December 202327
November 202334
October 202324

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
April 202419
January 202420
December 202330
November 202317
October 202329

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 202417
January 202410
December 202321
November 202323
October 202311

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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 2LA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pelham Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Brompton Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Montpelier Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Thurloe Place
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Culford Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Beauchamp Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. North Terrace
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Pelham Crescent
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lucan Place
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Ixworth Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 11. Rosemoor Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pont Street Mews
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Cadogan Gardens
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Pond Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Lincoln Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 16. Ovington Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Ovington Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Cottage Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. South Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Elystan Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sprimont Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 22. Draycott Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Blacklands Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 24. Cadogan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Cadogan Gate
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Shafto Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. First Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 29. Egerton Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Egerton Gardens Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1