SW3 3SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 3SG

SW3 3SG, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.76 per 1,000 population. This SW3 3SG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW3 postcode area, which has experienced 229 crimes and a crime rate of 12.40 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW3 3SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 3SG, encompassing approximately 8231 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (-36.36% decrease)

SW3 3SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Pelham Street with total crimes: 7
  • Draycott Avenue with total crimes: 7

SW3 3SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2412.7620.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.92-19.05%
Vehicle crime142.07-36.36%
Other theft131.70-51.85%
Shoplifting111.58-35.29%
Theft from the person81.34-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.970.00%
Public order50.73150.00%
Robbery30.610.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Burglary20.24-81.82%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4020.89400.00%
Other theft274.8622.73%
Vehicle crime223.28-12.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.67-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.5542.86%
Shoplifting172.436.25%
Burglary112.0710.00%
Bicycle theft51.340.00%
Robbery30.61-25.00%
Public order20.36-71.43%
Drugs20.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.01-13.79%
Vehicle crime253.048.70%
Other theft223.04-26.67%
Shoplifting162.67-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour141.94-22.22%
Burglary101.70233.33%
Theft from the person81.21-68.00%
Public order70.9716.67%
Robbery40.85-33.33%
Drugs40.49-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.49-55.56%
Other crime10.490.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3021.99-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences293.6438.10%
Theft from the person253.5278.57%
Vehicle crime233.0435.29%
Shoplifting212.79-32.26%
Anti-social behaviour182.55-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson92.19125.00%
Drugs71.09250.00%
Public order60.85100.00%
Robbery60.7320.00%
Bicycle theft40.7333.33%
Burglary30.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3820.890.00%
Shoplifting314.6240.91%
Anti-social behaviour283.77-3.45%
Violence and sexual offences213.40-8.70%
Vehicle crime172.55-29.17%
Theft from the person142.077.69%
Burglary61.70-33.33%
Robbery50.73400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.61-42.86%
Public order30.49-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.36-25.00%
Drugs20.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3821.7452.00%
Anti-social behaviour294.62-3.33%
Vehicle crime243.5233.33%
Violence and sexual offences232.9215.00%
Shoplifting222.7937.50%
Theft from the person132.6785.71%
Burglary91.5812.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.09-22.22%
Bicycle theft40.850.00%
Drugs40.4933.33%
Public order40.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.12-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3018.100.00%
Other theft253.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences203.040.00%
Vehicle crime182.430.00%
Shoplifting162.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.940.00%
Burglary81.090.00%
Theft from the person70.970.00%
Robbery50.850.00%
Bicycle theft40.610.00%
Public order40.490.00%
Drugs30.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202421
January 202425
December 202329
November 202321
October 202323
September 202320

A total of 193 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202427
January 202422
December 202330
November 202338
October 202338
September 202325

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 115 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202440
January 20248
December 202325
November 202314
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 143 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202422
January 202425
December 202323
November 202317
October 202324
September 202318

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
April 202420
January 202414
December 202318
November 202328
October 202329
September 202330

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 20237
September 20239

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

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202417
January 202416
December 202321
November 202331
October 202322
September 202316

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202411
January 202410
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 1 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

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Pelham Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Draycott Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. A3217
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 7. Chelsea Manor Gardens
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Marlborough Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Danube Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sloane Avenue
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rosemoor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 12. Markham Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Lincoln Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Pond Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Bury Walk
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Dovehouse Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ixworth Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dudmaston Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sydney Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Chelsea Manor Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 21. Wellington Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Britten Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Rawlings Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Pelham Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Sydney Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Guthrie Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Sumner Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Chelsea Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. South Parade
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Shawfield Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1