SW3 3SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 3SH

SW3 3SH, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 146 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.68 per 1,000 population. This SW3 3SH 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 3SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 3SH, encompassing approximately 8752 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)

SW3 3SH 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
  • A3217 with total crimes: 7

SW3 3SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.6829.41%
Theft from the person212.51250.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.40-8.70%
Shoplifting202.4042.86%
Vehicle crime132.280.00%
Other theft121.490.00%
Public order81.3733.33%
Robbery80.91300.00%
Burglary60.91100.00%
Bicycle theft50.690.00%
Drugs50.57150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.57-16.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2311.8827.78%
Violence and sexual offences172.63-15.00%
Shoplifting141.94-44.00%
Vehicle crime131.60-40.91%
Other theft121.49-55.56%
Theft from the person61.37-86.05%
Criminal damage and arson60.690.00%
Public order60.69200.00%
Burglary30.69-70.00%
Robbery20.34-33.33%
Drugs20.230.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4320.45258.33%
Other theft274.9142.11%
Shoplifting253.080.00%
Vehicle crime222.86-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences202.51-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.2850.00%
Burglary102.060.00%
Bicycle theft51.140.00%
Robbery30.5750.00%
Public order20.34-75.00%
Drugs20.23-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2617.144.00%
Violence and sexual offences252.97-13.79%
Shoplifting252.86-26.47%
Other theft192.86-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour122.17-36.84%
Theft from the person121.37-53.85%
Burglary101.37233.33%
Public order81.1433.33%
Drugs50.91-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.57-37.50%
Robbery20.57-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3421.82-27.66%
Violence and sexual offences293.8838.10%
Theft from the person263.318.33%
Other theft262.97-23.53%
Vehicle crime252.9731.58%
Anti-social behaviour192.86-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson82.17100.00%
Drugs60.91200.00%
Public order60.6920.00%
Robbery60.6920.00%
Bicycle theft30.69-25.00%
Burglary30.34-40.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4722.3946.88%
Other theft345.37-8.11%
Anti-social behaviour263.88-16.13%
Theft from the person242.9771.43%
Violence and sexual offences212.74-22.22%
Vehicle crime192.40-20.83%
Burglary52.17-44.44%
Public order50.570.00%
Robbery50.57400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.57-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.4633.33%
Drugs20.46-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3722.5185.00%
Shoplifting324.2360.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.5428.57%
Vehicle crime243.0833.33%
Theft from the person142.7455.56%
Burglary91.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.030.00%
Public order51.030.00%
Drugs40.57100.00%
Bicycle theft30.46-25.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.11-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3117.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.540.00%
Other theft202.400.00%
Shoplifting202.280.00%
Vehicle crime182.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.060.00%
Burglary91.030.00%
Theft from the person91.030.00%
Public order51.030.00%
Robbery50.570.00%
Bicycle theft40.570.00%
Drugs20.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 202422
January 202426
December 202325
November 202319
October 202324
September 202318

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202417
April 202420
January 202425
December 202329
November 202321
October 202327
September 202321

A total of 187 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 202427
January 202419
December 202326
November 202334
October 202337
September 202320

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 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 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 155 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20246
April 202443
January 202412
December 202326
November 202324
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202423
April 202418
January 202412
December 202319
November 202326
October 202331
September 202331

A total of 217 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
April 202425
January 202425
December 202334
November 202347
October 202332
September 202320

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202410
January 202410
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20239
September 20239

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 3SH 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. 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. Culford Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Sydney Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1