SW3 2RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 2RP

SW3 2RP, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.73 per 1,000 population. This SW3 2RP 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 2RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 2RP, encompassing approximately 4629 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (26) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)

SW3 2RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Sloane Square with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

SW3 2RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2628.73116.67%
Shoplifting245.62-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour195.18-9.52%
Vehicle crime164.1033.33%
Other theft113.46175.00%
Robbery102.38400.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.16-42.86%
Bicycle theft51.730.00%
Burglary51.08-44.44%
Public order41.08-66.67%
Drugs20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-33.33%
Other crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2725.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.540.00%
Vehicle crime123.020.00%
Public order122.590.00%
Theft from the person122.591100.00%
Burglary92.590.00%
Other theft41.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Robbery20.65100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.650.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.22-97.96%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4937.1528.95%
Other theft2910.58-21.62%
Vehicle crime276.26-15.62%
Shoplifting235.83-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour184.9780.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.89-58.33%
Robbery42.16-20.00%
Burglary40.86-33.33%
Public order40.86-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3842.12-2.56%
Other theft378.218.82%
Vehicle crime327.99113.33%
Shoplifting266.91-39.53%
Violence and sexual offences245.6220.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.18-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson82.1633.33%
Burglary61.7320.00%
Public order61.3020.00%
Robbery51.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4342.55-8.51%
Theft from the person399.29-30.36%
Other theft348.42-19.05%
Violence and sexual offences207.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.32-29.17%
Vehicle crime153.67-31.82%
Robbery103.24233.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.1650.00%
Public order51.30-54.55%
Burglary51.08150.00%
Drugs21.08-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.43-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5651.63124.00%
Shoplifting4712.1038.24%
Other theft4210.1513.51%
Anti-social behaviour249.07-17.24%
Vehicle crime225.1869.23%
Violence and sexual offences204.75-13.04%
Public order114.3283.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.38-20.00%
Drugs30.8650.00%
Bicycle theft30.65200.00%
Robbery30.65-25.00%
Burglary20.65-81.82%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3741.2654.17%
Shoplifting347.9917.24%
Anti-social behaviour297.34-3.33%
Theft from the person256.2692.31%
Violence and sexual offences235.4043.75%
Vehicle crime134.97-18.75%
Burglary112.8157.14%
Public order62.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.30-28.57%
Robbery41.08-42.86%
Drugs20.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3034.780.00%
Shoplifting296.480.00%
Other theft246.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.180.00%
Vehicle crime163.460.00%
Theft from the person133.460.00%
Public order92.810.00%
Burglary71.940.00%
Robbery71.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.510.00%
Bicycle theft31.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 202310
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
April 202418
January 202410
December 202317
November 202324
October 202329
September 202330

A total of 260 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202412
July 20241
May 20241
April 202449
January 202438
December 202339
November 202356
October 202325
September 202313

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
April 202410
January 202424
December 202320
November 202320
October 202323
September 202316

A total of 219 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20241
April 202429
January 202437
December 202334
November 202342
October 202337
September 202324

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
April 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 202311
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 253 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202427
April 202423
January 202426
December 202343
November 202347
October 202334
September 202329

A total of 153 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
April 202427
January 202432
December 202315
November 202322
October 202313
September 202316

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW3 2RP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sloane Square
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Symons Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Culford Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Rosemoor Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Coulson Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Holbein Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Holbein Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sloane Gardens
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cadogan Gardens
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Royal Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Tryon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Lincoln Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Ovington Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Sprimont Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 17. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Lower Sloane Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Draycott Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Blacklands Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 22. Cadogan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Cadogan Gate
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Chesham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Shafto Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. First Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Hans Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 28. B319
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Wellington Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. A3217
    Total1
    Theft from the person1