SW3 3AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 3AP

SW3 3AP, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.65 per 1,000 population. This SW3 3AP 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 3AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 3AP, encompassing approximately 8499 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW3 3AP area, explore the SW3 3AP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW3 3AP area, visit the SW3 3AP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (3.12% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (29) incidents (222.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)

SW3 3AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

SW3 3AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3319.653.12%
Theft from the person293.88222.22%
Anti-social behaviour243.4141.18%
Violence and sexual offences192.8226.67%
Vehicle crime152.2436.36%
Other theft111.7610.00%
Burglary101.29150.00%
Robbery81.18166.67%
Public order80.9433.33%
Bicycle theft40.940.00%
Drugs40.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-60.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3213.53-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour173.77-22.73%
Violence and sexual offences152.00-21.05%
Vehicle crime111.76-59.26%
Other theft101.29-64.29%
Theft from the person91.18-82.69%
Public order61.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.710.00%
Burglary40.59-60.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Drugs30.35200.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5224.36205.88%
Shoplifting366.1228.57%
Other theft284.247.69%
Vehicle crime273.29-20.59%
Anti-social behaviour223.18214.29%
Violence and sexual offences192.59-9.52%
Burglary102.2411.11%
Bicycle theft41.180.00%
Public order30.47-62.50%
Robbery30.3550.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3419.0654.55%
Shoplifting284.00-40.43%
Other theft263.29-3.70%
Violence and sexual offences213.06-27.59%
Theft from the person172.47-46.88%
Burglary92.0080.00%
Public order81.0660.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.94-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson60.82-25.00%
Robbery20.71-77.78%
Drugs20.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4724.12-12.96%
Theft from the person325.53-8.57%
Violence and sexual offences293.7745.00%
Other theft273.41-30.77%
Vehicle crime223.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.59-23.81%
Robbery91.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.06100.00%
Burglary50.9466.67%
Public order50.59-28.57%
Drugs30.5950.00%
Bicycle theft20.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5425.5325.58%
Other theft396.35-7.14%
Theft from the person354.59105.88%
Vehicle crime224.1215.79%
Anti-social behaviour212.59-38.24%
Violence and sexual offences202.47-20.00%
Public order72.3540.00%
Robbery60.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.71-60.00%
Bicycle theft40.47100.00%
Burglary30.47-72.73%
Drugs20.35-33.33%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4325.300.00%
Other theft425.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour344.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences254.000.00%
Vehicle crime192.940.00%
Theft from the person172.240.00%
Burglary112.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.290.00%
Public order51.180.00%
Drugs30.590.00%
Robbery30.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
April 202422
January 20247
December 202316
November 202321
October 202334

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202410
January 20249
December 20235
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20239
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 150 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 202427
January 202434
December 202322
November 202322
October 202319

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
April 202419
January 202421
December 202329
November 202320
October 202325

A total of 183 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 202428
January 202426
December 202327
November 202339
October 202342

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 191 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 20249
April 202452
January 202417
December 202332
November 202335
October 202317

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 273 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202432
April 202436
January 202428
December 202347
November 202354
October 202343

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW3 3AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Cale Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Symons Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Danube Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Culford Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. North Terrace
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Pelham Crescent
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Jubilee Place
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Lucan Place
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Ixworth Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 13. Rosemoor Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sydney Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Coulson Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Cadogan Gardens
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Pond Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Royal Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Tryon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Lincoln Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 21. Ovington Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. South Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Britten Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Burnsall Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Elystan Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sprimont Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Draycott Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Blacklands Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 30. Cadogan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1