SW3 4LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 4LQ

SW3 4LQ, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.62 per 1,000 population. This SW3 4LQ 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 4LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 4LQ, encompassing approximately 2717 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

SW3 4LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tite Street with total crimes: 6
  • Caversham Street with total crimes: 3
  • Chelsea Bridge Road with total crimes: 2

SW3 4LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.62100.00%
Shoplifting41.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.47-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.2666.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-75.00%
Theft from the person10.74-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime87.7360.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.94100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.47200.00%
Bicycle theft21.100.00%
Theft from the person20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.78150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.840.00%
Other theft10.74-75.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.370.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.05100.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-66.67%
Theft from the person20.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.74-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.99500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.470.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.470.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20248
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tite Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Caversham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Chelsea Bridge Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. East Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dilke Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Physic Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Robinson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1