SW3 3DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 3DW

SW3 3DW, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.60 per 1,000 population. This SW3 3DW 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 3DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 3DW, encompassing approximately 8202 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW3 3DW area, explore the SW3 3DW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (30) incidents (76.47% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)

SW3 3DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Pelham Street with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

SW3 3DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3020.6076.47%
Anti-social behaviour273.6680.00%
Shoplifting213.2950.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.565.00%
Vehicle crime162.5614.29%
Other theft151.950.00%
Public order111.8322.22%
Burglary91.3480.00%
Robbery91.10125.00%
Bicycle theft41.100.00%
Drugs40.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-60.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.751900.00%
Theft from the person172.44750.00%
Other theft152.07650.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.830.00%
Vehicle crime141.830.00%
Shoplifting141.710.00%
Public order91.71800.00%
Burglary51.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.610.00%
Robbery40.610.00%
Drugs30.490.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.73-50.00%
Theft from the person20.24-71.43%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person72.07-88.71%
Other theft40.85-88.57%
Violence and sexual offences30.49-86.36%
Public order20.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6226.94416.67%
Other theft357.561650.00%
Vehicle crime264.270.00%
Shoplifting243.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.80450.00%
Burglary122.680.00%
Bicycle theft51.460.00%
Robbery40.610.00%
Public order40.4933.33%
Drugs20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person122.56-52.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.46-80.95%
Public order30.49-75.00%
Other theft20.37-93.55%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3322.6832.00%
Other theft314.02-11.43%
Shoplifting253.78-26.47%
Theft from the person253.05-13.79%
Violence and sexual offences213.05-25.00%
Public order122.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.46-35.29%
Burglary111.3483.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.34-25.00%
Robbery50.73-50.00%
Drugs40.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3525.11-23.91%
Shoplifting344.27-27.66%
Theft from the person294.14-9.38%
Violence and sexual offences283.5427.27%
Vehicle crime253.4119.05%
Anti-social behaviour173.05-29.17%
Robbery102.0742.86%
Criminal damage and arson81.22100.00%
Public order80.980.00%
Burglary60.9820.00%
Drugs40.73100.00%
Bicycle theft20.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4727.0651.61%
Other theft465.73-8.00%
Theft from the person325.6145.45%
Anti-social behaviour243.90-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.93-12.00%
Vehicle crime212.680.00%
Public order82.56-11.11%
Robbery70.9875.00%
Burglary50.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.61-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.49100.00%
Drugs20.49-33.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5026.7066.67%
Anti-social behaviour326.106.67%
Shoplifting313.9055.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.7847.06%
Theft from the person223.0569.23%
Vehicle crime212.6810.53%
Burglary102.5611.11%
Public order91.2228.57%
Criminal damage and arson91.10-18.18%
Robbery41.10-20.00%
Drugs30.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.37-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3020.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.660.00%
Shoplifting203.660.00%
Vehicle crime192.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.320.00%
Theft from the person132.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.580.00%
Burglary91.340.00%
Public order71.100.00%
Robbery50.850.00%
Bicycle theft40.610.00%
Drugs30.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 179 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202415
April 202423
January 202411
December 202317
November 202324
October 202332
September 202330

A total of 265 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 20242
May 20244
April 202435
March 20242
January 202431
December 202335
November 202346
October 202350
September 202330

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
January 202412
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 251 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202417
July 20242
May 20247
April 202462
March 202412
January 202425
December 202329
November 202332
October 202322
September 202313

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202412
January 202411
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 175 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 202426
January 202433
December 202325
November 202321
October 202321
September 202319

A total of 216 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
April 202424
January 202425
December 202334
November 202347
October 202331
September 202320

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 20241
May 20243
April 202422
March 20244
January 202421
December 202328
November 202322
October 202325
September 202317

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
May 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 3DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pelham Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Cale Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Thurloe Place
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Exhibition Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Danube Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Culford Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. North Terrace
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Pelham Crescent
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Jubilee Place
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Lucan Place
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Ixworth Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 15. Rosemoor Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sydney Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Coulson Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Pond Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Royal Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Tryon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Lincoln Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 22. Ovington Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. South Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dovehouse Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Britten Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Burnsall Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Elystan Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sprimont Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 29. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Draycott Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1