SW3 3SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 3SQ

SW3 3SQ, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 151 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.88 per 1,000 population. This SW3 3SQ 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 3SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 3SQ, encompassing approximately 8446 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW3 3SQ area, explore the SW3 3SQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW3 3SQ area, visit the SW3 3SQ 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: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)

SW3 3SQ 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 3SQ 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 person2517.88177.78%
Violence and sexual offences242.9641.18%
Anti-social behaviour192.84-20.83%
Shoplifting182.2563.64%
Vehicle crime152.137.14%
Other theft131.780.00%
Robbery81.54166.67%
Public order80.9533.33%
Burglary60.95200.00%
Bicycle theft50.710.00%
Drugs50.59150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.59-28.57%

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 behaviour2412.7920.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.84-22.73%
Vehicle crime142.01-33.33%
Other theft131.66-53.57%
Shoplifting111.54-45.00%
Theft from the person91.30-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.070.00%
Public order60.83100.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Burglary20.24-81.82%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4521.55275.00%
Other theft285.3312.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.31-12.00%
Vehicle crime212.60-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.4942.86%
Shoplifting202.37-9.09%
Burglary112.3710.00%
Bicycle theft51.300.00%
Public order30.59-62.50%
Robbery30.36-25.00%
Drugs20.36-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2518.35-21.88%
Violence and sexual offences252.96-16.67%
Vehicle crime252.968.70%
Shoplifting222.96-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.60-26.32%
Theft from the person121.66-55.56%
Burglary101.42150.00%
Public order81.1833.33%
Drugs50.95-28.57%
Robbery40.59-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3222.73-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences303.7942.86%
Theft from the person273.5535.00%
Shoplifting253.20-30.56%
Vehicle crime232.9635.29%
Anti-social behaviour192.72-34.48%
Criminal damage and arson82.25100.00%
Drugs70.95250.00%
Robbery70.8340.00%
Public order60.830.00%
Burglary40.71-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.4733.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4022.38-6.98%
Shoplifting364.7438.46%
Anti-social behaviour294.26-12.12%
Violence and sexual offences213.43-19.23%
Theft from the person202.4933.33%
Vehicle crime172.37-29.17%
Burglary62.01-33.33%
Public order60.7120.00%
Robbery50.71400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.47-25.00%
Drugs20.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4323.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour335.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences263.910.00%
Shoplifting263.080.00%
Vehicle crime243.080.00%
Theft from the person152.840.00%
Burglary91.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.070.00%
Public order50.950.00%
Bicycle theft40.590.00%
Drugs40.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 202428
January 202425
December 202332
November 202340
October 202343

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 153 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20249
April 202445
January 202412
December 202327
November 202320
October 202315

A total of 139 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
April 202421
January 202425
December 202323
November 202317
October 202324

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
April 202422
January 202425
December 202330
November 202321
October 202326

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202424
April 202420
January 202414
December 202319
November 202329
October 202333

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
April 202420
January 202422
December 202325
November 202336
October 202326

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202411
January 202410
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239

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

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

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20238

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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW3 3SQ 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. First Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Thurloe Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Sydney Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1