SW3 3SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 3SF

SW3 3SF, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.09 per 1,000 population. This SW3 3SF 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 3SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 3SF, encompassing approximately 8076 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)

SW3 3SF 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
  • A3217 with total crimes: 7

SW3 3SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.0938.89%
Theft from the person223.10120.00%
Vehicle crime162.726.67%
Anti-social behaviour161.98-33.33%
Shoplifting141.9855.56%
Other theft121.73-20.00%
Robbery71.49133.33%
Public order70.8716.67%
Burglary60.87200.00%
Bicycle theft50.740.00%
Drugs50.62150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-40.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2413.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.971700.00%
Other theft152.23650.00%
Vehicle crime151.860.00%
Theft from the person101.86400.00%
Shoplifting91.240.00%
Public order61.11500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.740.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Burglary20.250.00%

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 theft20.74-50.00%
Theft from the person20.25-71.43%
Public order10.25-50.00%
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 person72.10-84.78%
Other theft40.87-86.21%
Violence and sexual offences30.50-86.36%
Public order20.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4622.16283.33%
Other theft295.701350.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.59450.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.720.00%
Vehicle crime202.480.00%
Shoplifting162.480.00%
Burglary101.980.00%
Bicycle theft51.240.00%
Public order30.620.00%
Drugs30.370.00%
Robbery30.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
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 person122.60-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.49-82.61%
Public order30.50-72.73%
Other theft20.37-90.91%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2518.70-3.85%
Violence and sexual offences233.10-28.12%
Other theft222.85-26.67%
Shoplifting162.72-15.79%
Theft from the person161.98-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour141.98-22.22%
Public order111.7337.50%
Burglary101.36400.00%
Robbery51.24-28.57%
Drugs50.62-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.6545.45%
Other theft303.96-23.08%
Theft from the person303.7136.36%
Vehicle crime263.7123.81%
Shoplifting193.22-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour182.35-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson92.2380.00%
Public order81.1160.00%
Robbery70.9940.00%
Drugs60.87200.00%
Bicycle theft40.7433.33%
Burglary20.50-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3922.538.33%
Anti-social behaviour284.83-3.45%
Shoplifting243.4720.00%
Theft from the person222.9746.67%
Violence and sexual offences222.72-8.33%
Vehicle crime212.72-16.00%
Burglary62.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.74-28.57%
Public order50.62-37.50%
Robbery50.62400.00%
Bicycle theft30.62-25.00%
Drugs20.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3622.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour294.460.00%
Vehicle crime253.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.100.00%
Shoplifting202.970.00%
Theft from the person152.480.00%
Burglary91.860.00%
Public order81.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.990.00%
Bicycle theft40.870.00%
Drugs40.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 20242
May 20244
April 202429
March 20242
January 202422
December 202330
November 202339
October 202336

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 182 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202410
July 20242
May 20247
April 202446
March 202412
January 202416
December 202330
November 202322
October 202315

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202420
January 202425
December 202326
November 202321
October 202325

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
July 20241
May 20243
April 202422
March 20244
January 202423
December 202332
November 202322
October 202324

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202424
April 202420
January 202414
December 202318
November 202328
October 202329

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 202411
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 202416
January 202416
December 202319
November 202324
October 202320

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202410
January 202410
December 20232
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
May 20241
January 20243
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 3SF 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. A3217
    Total7
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Danube Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pelham Crescent
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    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. South Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dovehouse Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Britten Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Burnsall Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Elystan Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sprimont Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 25. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Thurloe Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Sydney Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Guthrie Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Hospital
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Stewart'S Grove
    Total1
    Shoplifting1