SW3 4LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 4LZ

SW3 4LZ, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 123 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.73 per 1,000 population. This SW3 4LZ 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 4LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 4LZ, encompassing approximately 4601 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (84.62% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)

SW3 4LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Sloane Square with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

SW3 4LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2426.7384.62%
Shoplifting245.22-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour215.2223.53%
Robbery124.56300.00%
Vehicle crime122.61-7.69%
Other theft102.6142.86%
Violence and sexual offences72.17-53.33%
Bicycle theft41.520.00%
Burglary40.87-55.56%
Public order30.87-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2725.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.690.00%
Theft from the person133.261200.00%
Vehicle crime132.830.00%
Public order102.830.00%
Burglary92.170.00%
Other theft71.96600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.520.00%
Robbery30.65200.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.650.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.22-97.83%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4635.2015.00%
Other theft3110.00-8.82%
Vehicle crime256.744.17%
Shoplifting235.43-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour135.0044.44%
Violence and sexual offences72.83-61.11%
Robbery41.52-33.33%
Public order40.87-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.870.00%
Burglary30.65-50.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4038.900.00%
Other theft348.69-5.56%
Shoplifting277.39-37.21%
Vehicle crime245.87166.67%
Violence and sexual offences185.22-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.91-47.06%
Robbery61.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.30-14.29%
Burglary61.3050.00%
Public order61.3050.00%
Possession of weapons21.300.00%
Drugs10.43-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4342.16-10.42%
Theft from the person409.34-27.27%
Other theft368.69-12.20%
Violence and sexual offences207.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour174.35-19.05%
Vehicle crime93.69-43.75%
Robbery91.96350.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.9675.00%
Public order41.52-55.56%
Burglary40.87100.00%
Drugs30.8750.00%
Bicycle theft20.65-33.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5547.81120.00%
Shoplifting4811.9541.18%
Other theft4110.437.89%
Anti-social behaviour218.91-8.70%
Vehicle crime164.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.48-21.05%
Public order93.2680.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.96-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.87200.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Burglary20.43-80.00%
Robbery20.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3837.8172.73%
Shoplifting348.2617.24%
Theft from the person257.3978.57%
Anti-social behaviour235.43-8.00%
Violence and sexual offences195.0018.75%
Burglary104.1342.86%
Vehicle crime82.17-33.33%
Public order51.74-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.09-37.50%
Robbery31.09-40.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2932.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour256.300.00%
Other theft225.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.780.00%
Theft from the person143.480.00%
Vehicle crime123.040.00%
Public order92.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.960.00%
Burglary71.740.00%
Robbery51.520.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20241
April 202431
January 202434
December 202336
November 202341
October 202338
September 202322

A total of 259 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202413
July 20241
May 20241
April 202446
January 202440
December 202340
November 202355
October 202325
September 202314

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
April 202413
January 20249
December 202317
November 202321
October 202323
September 202325

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
April 20247
January 202418
December 202320
November 202315
October 202319
September 202316

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 255 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202427
April 202423
January 202427
December 202343
November 202348
October 202334
September 202329

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
April 202425
January 202424
December 20239
November 202316
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sloane Square
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Symons Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Pimlico Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Culford Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Rosemoor Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Coulson Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Holbein Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Holbein Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sloane Gardens
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Cadogan Gardens
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Royal Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Tryon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Lincoln Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 16. East Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Sprimont Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Lower Sloane Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Draycott Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Blacklands Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 23. Cadogan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Cadogan Gate
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Wellington Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. A3217
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Rawlings Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Markham Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Whitehead'S Grove
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Cheltenham Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1