SW3 4DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 4DW

SW3 4DW, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 101 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.39 per 1,000 population. This SW3 4DW 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 4DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 4DW, encompassing approximately 7018 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

SW3 4DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • A3217 with total crimes: 7

SW3 4DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2114.39250.00%
Theft from the person142.99180.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.99-30.00%
Other theft121.9920.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.7111.11%
Vehicle crime81.42-11.11%
Robbery51.14400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7133.33%
Bicycle theft30.57200.00%
Burglary30.4350.00%
Public order30.430.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.12150.00%
Other theft102.85-41.18%
Vehicle crime91.42-52.63%
Violence and sexual offences91.2812.50%
Shoplifting61.28-50.00%
Theft from the person50.85-81.48%
Criminal damage and arson30.71200.00%
Public order30.4350.00%
Burglary20.43-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-83.33%
Drugs10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2715.39285.71%
Vehicle crime193.8526.67%
Other theft172.7121.43%
Shoplifting122.42-36.84%
Violence and sexual offences81.71-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour81.14-27.27%
Bicycle theft61.14500.00%
Burglary60.8520.00%
Public order20.85-60.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-66.67%
Robbery10.14-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1913.825.56%
Vehicle crime152.7150.00%
Other theft142.14-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.99-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour111.57-21.43%
Theft from the person71.57-53.33%
Burglary51.00150.00%
Public order50.7125.00%
Robbery40.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.570.00%
Drugs20.43-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.28-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2017.10-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences192.8526.67%
Shoplifting182.71-28.00%
Theft from the person152.56-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour142.14-26.32%
Vehicle crime101.99-56.52%
Drugs71.42250.00%
Bicycle theft41.00100.00%
Public order40.570.00%
Robbery40.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.570.00%
Burglary20.430.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2519.9525.00%
Other theft243.564.35%
Vehicle crime233.4235.29%
Anti-social behaviour193.2835.71%
Theft from the person172.71112.50%
Violence and sexual offences152.4215.38%
Robbery42.140.00%
Public order40.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.570.00%
Drugs20.43-50.00%
Burglary20.28-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2315.960.00%
Shoplifting203.280.00%
Vehicle crime172.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.990.00%
Theft from the person81.850.00%
Burglary51.140.00%
Drugs40.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.570.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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
October 20231

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 202417
January 202414
December 202320
November 202324
October 202323

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 202419
January 202415
December 202310
November 202323
October 202317

A total of 93 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 202427
January 20247
December 202315
November 202317
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20246
April 202412
January 202419
December 202318
November 202325
October 202320

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
April 20248
January 202411
December 202314
November 202319
October 202314

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20248
January 202411
December 202319
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

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 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    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. Tite Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Danube Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Jubilee Place
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Coulson Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Glebe Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Tryon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. East Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oakley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Britten Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Burnsall Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Sprimont Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Dilke Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Physic Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Robinson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. St Loo Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Albert Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Oakley Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Margaretta Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Flood Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Chelsea Manor Street
    Total1
    Burglary1