SW3 3RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 3RD

SW3 3RD, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 154 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.20 per 1,000 population. This SW3 3RD 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 3RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 3RD, encompassing approximately 8459 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (177.78% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)

SW3 3RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Pelham Street with total crimes: 11

SW3 3RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2518.20177.78%
Violence and sexual offences242.9641.18%
Anti-social behaviour212.84-4.55%
Shoplifting202.4842.86%
Vehicle crime142.3616.67%
Other theft131.658.33%
Robbery81.54166.67%
Public order80.9533.33%
Burglary60.95100.00%
Bicycle theft50.710.00%
Drugs50.5966.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.59-16.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2212.654.76%
Violence and sexual offences172.60-22.73%
Shoplifting142.01-39.13%
Other theft121.65-57.14%
Vehicle crime121.42-50.00%
Theft from the person91.42-81.25%
Criminal damage and arson61.060.00%
Public order60.71200.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Drugs30.3550.00%
Burglary30.35-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4822.70300.00%
Other theft285.6716.67%
Vehicle crime243.31-11.11%
Shoplifting232.844.55%
Violence and sexual offences222.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.6061.54%
Burglary122.480.00%
Bicycle theft51.420.00%
Robbery30.590.00%
Public order20.35-75.00%
Drugs20.24-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2718.0922.73%
Other theft243.19-22.58%
Violence and sexual offences222.84-15.38%
Shoplifting222.60-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.60-31.58%
Theft from the person121.54-53.85%
Burglary121.42200.00%
Public order81.4233.33%
Drugs50.95-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.59-55.56%
Robbery30.47-57.14%
Other crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3121.87-18.42%
Theft from the person263.6630.00%
Violence and sexual offences263.0723.81%
Shoplifting253.07-28.57%
Vehicle crime222.9637.50%
Anti-social behaviour192.60-29.63%
Criminal damage and arson92.25200.00%
Drugs71.06250.00%
Robbery70.8340.00%
Public order60.830.00%
Burglary40.71-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3821.51-7.32%
Shoplifting354.4940.00%
Anti-social behaviour274.14-6.90%
Violence and sexual offences213.19-22.22%
Theft from the person202.4833.33%
Vehicle crime162.36-23.81%
Burglary61.89-40.00%
Public order60.7120.00%
Robbery50.71400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.3550.00%
Drugs20.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4122.3470.83%
Anti-social behaviour294.85-6.45%
Violence and sexual offences273.4328.57%
Shoplifting253.1947.06%
Vehicle crime212.9610.53%
Theft from the person152.4887.50%
Burglary101.7711.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.18-27.27%
Public order50.950.00%
Drugs40.5933.33%
Bicycle theft20.47-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.12-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3118.560.00%
Other theft243.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.840.00%
Vehicle crime192.480.00%
Shoplifting172.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.010.00%
Burglary91.300.00%
Theft from the person81.060.00%
Public order50.950.00%
Robbery50.590.00%
Bicycle theft40.590.00%
Drugs30.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202428
January 202424
December 202331
November 202338
October 202341
September 202324

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 163 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20249
April 202448
January 202412
December 202326
November 202320
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 155 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 202424
January 202427
December 202322
November 202316
October 202321
September 202319

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
April 202422
January 202422
December 202326
November 202321
October 202327
September 202321

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202422
April 202421
January 202413
December 202319
November 202327
October 202329
September 202331

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20242
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 181 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
April 202423
January 202422
December 202325
November 202335
October 202325
September 202317

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202412
January 202412
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
January 20244
December 20239
November 20233
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 3RD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pelham Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. A3217
    Total7
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Cale Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Danube Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pelham Crescent
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Jubilee Place
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Lucan Place
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Ixworth Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 12. Rosemoor Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sydney Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Coulson Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Pond Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Royal Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Shawfield Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tryon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Lincoln Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 20. South Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dovehouse Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Britten Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Burnsall Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Elystan Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sprimont Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 26. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Draycott Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Blacklands Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 29. First Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Egerton Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2