FIRST STREET, SW3 2LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 2LB

FIRST STREET, SW3 2LB, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 140 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.10 per 1,000 population. This SW3 2LB 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 2LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 2LB, encompassing approximately 6966 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)

SW3 2LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Symons Street with total crimes: 7
  • Montpelier Street with total crimes: 7
  • Thurloe Place with total crimes: 6

FIRST STREET, SW3 2LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2620.1085.71%
Violence and sexual offences213.73-4.55%
Theft from the person193.0190.00%
Vehicle crime162.7333.33%
Other theft132.3018.18%
Shoplifting121.879.09%
Burglary101.72150.00%
Public order71.44-12.50%
Robbery71.00250.00%
Drugs31.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4350.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.0746.67%
Anti-social behaviour143.16-36.36%
Vehicle crime122.01-60.00%
Other theft111.72-45.00%
Shoplifting111.58-31.25%
Theft from the person101.58-72.97%
Public order81.44100.00%
Burglary41.15-50.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.290.00%
Robbery20.29-60.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3723.25236.36%
Vehicle crime305.31-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour224.31120.00%
Other theft203.16-16.67%
Shoplifting162.8760.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.30-16.67%
Burglary82.1514.29%
Robbery51.1566.67%
Public order40.7233.33%
Bicycle theft30.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4420.3862.96%
Other theft246.32-17.24%
Violence and sexual offences183.45-33.33%
Theft from the person112.58-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour101.58-16.67%
Shoplifting101.44-62.96%
Criminal damage and arson81.440.00%
Burglary71.1516.67%
Public order31.00-57.14%
Robbery30.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2924.40-12.12%
Violence and sexual offences274.1650.00%
Vehicle crime273.88-20.59%
Shoplifting273.88-20.59%
Theft from the person183.88-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour122.58-40.00%
Robbery91.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.29300.00%
Public order71.1516.67%
Burglary61.0050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3426.1347.83%
Shoplifting344.88112.50%
Other theft334.88-8.33%
Theft from the person224.74120.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.16-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences182.87-25.00%
Robbery62.58100.00%
Public order60.8620.00%
Burglary40.86-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.29100.00%
Drugs10.29-83.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3624.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour265.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.730.00%
Vehicle crime233.450.00%
Shoplifting163.300.00%
Burglary112.300.00%
Theft from the person101.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.440.00%
Drugs61.290.00%
Public order50.860.00%
Robbery30.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202414
April 202422
January 202410
December 202312
November 202320
October 202326

A total of 166 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 202420
January 202424
December 202329
November 202333
October 202336

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 127 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
April 202437
January 202411
December 202318
November 202322
October 202310

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 186 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
April 202430
January 202444
December 202327
November 202334
October 202323

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202422
April 202415
January 202418
December 202327
November 202318
October 202324

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202416
January 202410
December 202327
November 202334
October 202316

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20248
December 20238
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 3 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

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 2LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Symons Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Montpelier Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Thurloe Place
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Danube Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Coulson Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cadogan Gardens
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Tryon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Lincoln Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 17. Ovington Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Ovington Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Cottage Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. South Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Elystan Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sprimont Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 23. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Draycott Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Blacklands Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 26. Cadogan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Cadogan Gate
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Shafto Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. First Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person2