SW3 4HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 4HT

SW3 4HT, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.13 per 1,000 population. This SW3 4HT 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 4HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 4HT, encompassing approximately 5146 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

SW3 4HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Tite Street with total crimes: 6

SW3 4HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting169.13300.00%
Theft from the person63.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.17-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.1725.00%
Other theft40.97-20.00%
Robbery30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.580.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.61400.00%
Other theft51.94-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences40.97-20.00%
Shoplifting40.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78200.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-81.82%
Theft from the person20.39-87.50%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%
Public order10.190.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person169.91220.00%
Vehicle crime113.1110.00%
Other theft72.14-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences51.3625.00%
Shoplifting40.97-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-33.33%
Drugs10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-50.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime109.72150.00%
Shoplifting101.94100.00%
Other theft81.94-42.86%
Theft from the person51.55-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.97-66.67%
Burglary30.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.58-57.14%
Robbery20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%
Public order10.19-75.00%
Drugs10.19-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1413.417.69%
Violence and sexual offences122.7250.00%
Theft from the person122.33-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.33-41.67%
Shoplifting51.36-54.55%
Public order40.970.00%
Vehicle crime40.78-76.47%
Drugs40.78300.00%
Bicycle theft20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39100.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1716.3288.89%
Theft from the person143.30180.00%
Other theft132.72-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour122.5350.00%
Shoplifting112.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.1414.29%
Public order41.5533.33%
Robbery20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1512.4487.50%
Shoplifting112.91450.00%
Vehicle crime92.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.75-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences71.5516.67%
Theft from the person51.3625.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.690.00%
Vehicle crime92.720.00%
Other theft81.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.550.00%
Theft from the person41.170.00%
Public order30.780.00%
Robbery30.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20247
January 20248
December 202314
November 202313
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202416
January 20245
December 202312
November 202314
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
April 20244
January 202410
December 20235
November 202311
October 202311
September 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
April 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 202312
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20245
January 20244
December 202312
November 20238
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 202411
January 202410
December 20234
November 202317
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 1 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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Tite Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Royal Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Caversham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Shawfield Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. East Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dilke Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Physic Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Robinson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. St Loo Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Oakley Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Flood Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Chelsea Manor Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Wellington Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. A3217
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Cheltenham Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1