SW3 4AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 4AA

SW3 4AA, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.32 per 1,000 population. This SW3 4AA 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 4AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 4AA, encompassing approximately 6248 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW3 4AA area, explore the SW3 4AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)

SW3 4AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • A3217 with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

SW3 4AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.32133.33%
Other theft112.2437.50%
Violence and sexual offences111.7657.14%
Anti-social behaviour91.76-52.63%
Vehicle crime61.44-14.29%
Theft from the person60.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9625.00%
Robbery50.80400.00%
Public order30.8050.00%
Bicycle theft20.48100.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.92111.11%
Other theft83.04-20.00%
Vehicle crime71.28-53.33%
Violence and sexual offences71.12-12.50%
Shoplifting61.12-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.96300.00%
Theft from the person40.64-76.47%
Burglary20.64-66.67%
Public order20.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-75.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1712.80750.00%
Vehicle crime152.7225.00%
Other theft102.4025.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.60-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.44-20.00%
Shoplifting71.28-30.00%
Burglary61.12100.00%
Bicycle theft40.96300.00%
Public order20.64-33.33%
Drugs10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1210.4020.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.92-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour101.60-33.33%
Shoplifting101.6066.67%
Other theft81.60-50.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Burglary30.4850.00%
Robbery30.480.00%
Theft from the person20.48-84.62%
Other crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-75.00%
Drugs10.16-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.5258.33%
Other theft163.04-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.56-6.25%
Theft from the person132.4062.50%
Vehicle crime102.08-61.54%
Drugs61.60200.00%
Shoplifting60.96-25.00%
Bicycle theft40.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6450.00%
Public order30.4850.00%
Burglary20.480.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2616.4962.50%
Other theft204.1666.67%
Anti-social behaviour163.20100.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.560.00%
Theft from the person81.9233.33%
Shoplifting81.28-20.00%
Robbery31.280.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Public order20.32100.00%
Drugs20.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1611.680.00%
Other theft122.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.920.00%
Shoplifting101.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.600.00%
Theft from the person61.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 202410
January 20248
December 202316
November 202320
October 202312

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 202415
January 202412
December 202310
November 202326
October 202316

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20248
January 202410
December 202319
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202419
April 20249
January 202410
December 202315
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 20247
January 202410
December 20236
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202417
January 20242
December 202313
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW3 4AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. A3217
    Total7
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Tite Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Jubilee Place
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Glebe Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lawrence Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Justice Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 10. Royal Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Caversham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Shawfield Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oakley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Burnsall Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Cheyne Row
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Lordship Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dilke Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Physic Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Robinson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. St Loo Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Albert Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Oakley Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Margaretta Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Flood Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Chelsea Manor Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Wellington Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Hemus Place
    Total1
    Other theft1