SMITH STREET, SW3 4EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 4EH

SMITH STREET, SW3 4EH, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.52 per 1,000 population. This SW3 4EH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW3 postcode area, which has experienced 229 crimes and a crime rate of 12.40 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW3 4EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 4EH, encompassing approximately 8053 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (3.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (86.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)

SW3 4EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 28
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

SMITH STREET, SW3 4EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3115.523.33%
Anti-social behaviour283.8586.67%
Violence and sexual offences173.4821.43%
Other theft112.11-64.52%
Vehicle crime111.37-60.71%
Theft from the person81.37-82.98%
Criminal damage and arson60.990.00%
Public order50.7566.67%
Burglary40.62-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-85.71%
Drugs10.120.00%
Robbery10.12-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4723.1074.07%
Other theft315.846.90%
Shoplifting303.85-9.09%
Vehicle crime283.7327.27%
Anti-social behaviour153.4836.36%
Violence and sexual offences141.86-26.32%
Burglary81.7460.00%
Bicycle theft70.99600.00%
Public order30.87-50.00%
Robbery20.37-50.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3320.74-29.79%
Other theft294.10-3.33%
Theft from the person273.60-12.90%
Vehicle crime223.3546.67%
Violence and sexual offences192.73-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour112.36-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson71.370.00%
Public order60.87-14.29%
Burglary50.75150.00%
Robbery40.62-55.56%
Drugs30.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-80.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4725.58-11.32%
Theft from the person315.84-35.42%
Other theft303.85-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences263.7323.81%
Anti-social behaviour213.23-22.22%
Vehicle crime152.61-42.31%
Robbery91.8680.00%
Public order71.1240.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8775.00%
Drugs60.87500.00%
Bicycle theft50.7525.00%
Burglary20.620.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5329.5526.19%
Theft from the person486.58166.67%
Other theft425.962.44%
Anti-social behaviour275.2212.50%
Vehicle crime263.3536.84%
Violence and sexual offences213.230.00%
Robbery52.61400.00%
Public order50.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.62-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.50100.00%
Burglary20.50-77.78%
Drugs10.25-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4224.0927.27%
Other theft415.2257.69%
Anti-social behaviour245.09-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences212.9810.53%
Vehicle crime192.610.00%
Theft from the person182.3620.00%
Burglary92.24-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.12-36.36%
Public order50.87-16.67%
Drugs40.62300.00%
Bicycle theft20.50-33.33%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.12-88.89%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3322.35-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour284.1016.67%
Other theft263.4830.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.2346.15%
Vehicle crime192.36-32.14%
Theft from the person152.36150.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.8610.00%
Burglary101.3766.67%
Robbery91.2450.00%
Public order61.120.00%
Bicycle theft30.750.00%
Drugs10.37-85.71%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3920.860.00%
Vehicle crime284.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.480.00%
Other theft202.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.610.00%
Drugs71.240.00%
Robbery60.870.00%
Burglary60.750.00%
Public order60.750.00%
Theft from the person60.750.00%
Bicycle theft30.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 230 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202431
January 202429
December 202330
November 202342
October 202341
September 202326
August 202320

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
April 202415
January 202411
December 202321
November 202327
October 202324
September 202328
August 202324

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237
September 202311
August 202310

A total of 168 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202428
January 202422
December 202315
November 202326
October 202319
September 202319
August 202328

A total of 200 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202447
January 202427
December 202331
November 202348
October 202318
September 202315
August 20236

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202414
January 202419
December 202326
November 202321
October 202321
September 202319
August 202313

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20248
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20239
September 202310
August 20236

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20247
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236
August 20236

A total of 308 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
April 202430
January 202433
December 202347
November 202353
October 202342
September 202333
August 202339

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231
August 20237

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20231
September 20239
August 20236

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total28
    Shoplifting21
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. A3217
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Blacklands Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chelsea Manor Gardens
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Marlborough Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Danube Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sloane Avenue
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Draycott Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Rosemoor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 12. Markham Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Lincoln Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. A3216
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Caversham Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ormonde Gate
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Dilke Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Oakley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Chelsea Manor Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 20. Wellington Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Britten Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Rawlings Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. East Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. St Leonard'S Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Tite Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Physic Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Robinson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. St Loo Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Alpha Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1