SW3 4JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 4JX

SW3 4JX, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.05 per 1,000 population. This SW3 4JX 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 4JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 4JX, encompassing approximately 4846 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW3 4JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Tite Street with total crimes: 6
  • Royal Avenue with total crimes: 3

SW3 4JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.48-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences51.030.00%
Other theft41.03-20.00%
Theft from the person30.83200.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6250.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.19300.00%
Other theft51.65-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.03-16.67%
Shoplifting41.03300.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.41100.00%
Theft from the person10.41-90.91%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime129.0820.00%
Theft from the person112.48450.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.2750.00%
Other theft61.2450.00%
Bicycle theft21.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-33.33%
Drugs10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.21-75.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime107.43150.00%
Other theft42.06-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.83-63.64%
Shoplifting40.83300.00%
Robbery30.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.62-50.00%
Theft from the person20.62-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson20.41100.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1111.1437.50%
Violence and sexual offences112.2737.50%
Other theft102.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.24-75.00%
Public order30.8350.00%
Drugs30.62200.00%
Bicycle theft20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-75.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1613.4177.78%
Anti-social behaviour123.3050.00%
Other theft102.4811.11%
Violence and sexual offences82.060.00%
Theft from the person81.65166.67%
Shoplifting41.65-33.33%
Robbery20.830.00%
Public order20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft910.520.00%
Vehicle crime91.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.650.00%
Shoplifting61.650.00%
Burglary31.240.00%
Theft from the person30.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20246
January 20244
December 202310
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 202411
January 20242
December 202311
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20246
January 20244
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 202412
January 202410
December 20234
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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