SW3 4AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 4AB

SW3 4AB, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.24 per 1,000 population. This SW3 4AB 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 4AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 4AB, encompassing approximately 5762 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW3 4AB area, explore the SW3 4AB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW3 4AB area, visit the SW3 4AB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW3 4AB 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 4AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1410.24133.33%
Violence and sexual offences102.4342.86%
Other theft81.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3966.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.87-37.50%
Theft from the person50.8725.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-50.00%
Robbery30.52200.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Public order10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.3333.33%
Other theft81.3933.33%
Violence and sexual offences71.390.00%
Vehicle crime61.21-50.00%
Shoplifting61.04-14.29%
Theft from the person41.04-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.69200.00%
Burglary20.52-60.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-75.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1511.28650.00%
Vehicle crime122.6020.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.08-30.00%
Shoplifting71.21-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.210.00%
Other theft61.04-25.00%
Burglary51.0466.67%
Bicycle theft40.87300.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime109.7266.67%
Violence and sexual offences101.74-28.57%
Shoplifting101.7466.67%
Other theft81.74-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour61.39-14.29%
Burglary31.0450.00%
Robbery30.520.00%
Theft from the person20.52-83.33%
Public order20.35-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.35-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.1927.27%
Other theft142.43-26.32%
Theft from the person122.4371.43%
Anti-social behaviour72.08-30.00%
Vehicle crime61.21-72.73%
Shoplifting61.04-25.00%
Drugs51.04150.00%
Bicycle theft40.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6950.00%
Public order30.5250.00%
Burglary20.520.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2215.2746.67%
Other theft193.8258.33%
Violence and sexual offences113.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.9142.86%
Shoplifting81.74-20.00%
Theft from the person71.3916.67%
Robbery31.210.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1511.9725.00%
Other theft122.6020.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.080.00%
Shoplifting101.91150.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.74-50.00%
Theft from the person61.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-50.00%
Burglary20.35-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.320.00%
Vehicle crime122.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.080.00%
Other theft101.910.00%
Burglary61.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.040.00%
Theft from the person40.690.00%
Shoplifting40.690.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20246
January 20248
December 202314
November 202319
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 202412
January 202410
December 20236
November 202322
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20247
January 202410
December 202314
November 202311
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20243
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 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
September 20234

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 202310
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 55 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202415
January 20242
December 202312
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW3 4AB 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. Glebe Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Caversham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Shawfield Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oakley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Burnsall Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cheyne Row
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Lordship Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dilke Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Physic Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Robinson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. St Loo Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Albert Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oakley Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Margaretta Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Flood Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Chelsea Manor Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Wellington Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Hemus Place
    Total1
    Other theft1