WELLINGTON SQUARE, SW3 4NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 4NJ

WELLINGTON SQUARE, SW3 4NJ, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 154 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.95 per 1,000 population. This SW3 4NJ 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 4NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 4NJ, encompassing approximately 8126 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (16.13% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (23) incidents (187.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)

SW3 4NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 29
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • A3217 with total crimes: 7

WELLINGTON SQUARE, SW3 4NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3618.9516.13%
Theft from the person234.43187.50%
Anti-social behaviour202.8317.65%
Other theft172.4670.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.090.00%
Robbery101.97400.00%
Vehicle crime91.23-10.00%
Burglary61.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.740.00%
Public order50.620.00%
Bicycle theft40.62300.00%
Drugs30.4950.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3113.663.33%
Anti-social behaviour173.8130.77%
Violence and sexual offences162.09-11.11%
Other theft101.97-67.74%
Vehicle crime101.23-64.29%
Theft from the person81.23-82.61%
Criminal damage and arson50.980.00%
Public order50.62150.00%
Burglary40.62-42.86%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-85.71%

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 person4623.0170.37%
Other theft315.660.00%
Shoplifting303.81-9.09%
Vehicle crime283.6933.33%
Violence and sexual offences183.45-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour132.21160.00%
Bicycle theft71.600.00%
Burglary70.8640.00%
Robbery20.86-50.00%
Public order20.25-66.67%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3319.69-29.79%
Other theft314.06-6.06%
Theft from the person273.81-10.00%
Vehicle crime213.3250.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.58-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson72.340.00%
Public order60.860.00%
Burglary50.74150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.62-66.67%
Robbery40.62-55.56%
Drugs20.49-60.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4724.36-11.32%
Other theft335.78-21.43%
Theft from the person304.06-38.78%
Violence and sexual offences263.6923.81%
Anti-social behaviour153.20-28.57%
Vehicle crime141.85-44.00%
Robbery91.7280.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.11133.33%
Public order60.8650.00%
Drugs50.74150.00%
Bicycle theft40.620.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5328.3026.19%
Theft from the person496.52157.89%
Other theft426.030.00%
Vehicle crime255.1766.67%
Violence and sexual offences213.08-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour212.585.00%
Robbery52.58400.00%
Bicycle theft40.62100.00%
Public order40.49-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.49-57.14%
Drugs20.37-60.00%
Burglary10.25-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4223.500.00%
Shoplifting425.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.710.00%
Theft from the person192.460.00%
Vehicle crime152.340.00%
Burglary81.850.00%
Public order70.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.860.00%
Drugs50.860.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 29.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
April 202431
January 202431
December 202333
November 202342
October 202342

A total of 202 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20248
April 202446
January 202427
December 202330
November 202349
October 202319

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 272 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 38.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202431
April 202430
January 202433
December 202347
November 202353
October 202342

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
April 202413
January 20245
December 202315
November 202321
October 202320

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
April 202418
January 202419
December 202326
November 202321
October 202322

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 122 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 202428
January 202421
December 202314
November 202325
October 202315

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total29
    Shoplifting17
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. A3217
    Total7
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Cale Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Symons Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Tite Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Danube Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Culford Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Jubilee Place
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Rosemoor Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Coulson Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Cadogan Gardens
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Royal Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Caversham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Shawfield Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tryon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Lincoln Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 19. Holbein Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. East Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Britten Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Burnsall Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Elystan Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sprimont Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 25. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Lower Sloane Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Draycott Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Blacklands Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 29. Cadogan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Physic Place
    Total1
    Burglary1