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

Overview of Crime in SW3 4NP

WELLINGTON SQUARE, SW3 4NP, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 148 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.83 per 1,000 population. This SW3 4NP 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 4NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 4NP, encompassing approximately 7860 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW3 4NP area, explore the SW3 4NP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW3 4NP area, visit the SW3 4NP 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: (24) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)

SW3 4NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 29
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • A3217 with total crimes: 7

WELLINGTON SQUARE, SW3 4NP 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 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3618.8316.13%
Theft from the person244.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.055.56%
Other theft182.4263.64%
Violence and sexual offences112.29-35.29%
Robbery101.40900.00%
Vehicle crime91.27-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson61.150.00%
Burglary50.7625.00%
Bicycle theft40.64300.00%
Public order40.51-20.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3114.633.33%
Anti-social behaviour183.9450.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.2930.77%
Other theft112.16-64.52%
Vehicle crime111.40-60.71%
Theft from the person81.40-82.61%
Criminal damage and arson61.020.00%
Public order50.7666.67%
Burglary40.64-42.86%
Other crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-85.71%
Drugs10.130.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%

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 person4622.9070.37%
Other theft315.8510.71%
Shoplifting303.94-9.09%
Vehicle crime283.8227.27%
Violence and sexual offences133.56-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour121.65140.00%
Bicycle theft71.53600.00%
Burglary70.8940.00%
Public order30.89-50.00%
Robbery20.38-50.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3320.23-29.79%
Other theft284.20-6.67%
Theft from the person273.56-12.90%
Vehicle crime223.4457.14%
Violence and sexual offences192.80-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson72.420.00%
Public order60.89-14.29%
Burglary50.76150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.64-66.67%
Robbery40.64-50.00%
Drugs20.51-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-75.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4724.94-11.32%
Theft from the person315.98-35.42%
Other theft303.94-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences263.8230.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.31-31.82%
Vehicle crime141.91-46.15%
Robbery81.7860.00%
Public order71.0240.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8975.00%
Drugs50.89400.00%
Bicycle theft40.640.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5329.3926.19%
Theft from the person486.74166.67%
Other theft426.112.44%
Vehicle crime265.3444.44%
Anti-social behaviour223.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.805.26%
Robbery52.54400.00%
Public order50.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.64-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.51100.00%
Drugs10.51-75.00%
Burglary10.13-87.50%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4223.9227.27%
Other theft415.3464.00%
Anti-social behaviour225.22-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences192.800.00%
Vehicle crime182.420.00%
Theft from the person182.2920.00%
Burglary82.29-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.02-36.36%
Public order50.89-16.67%
Drugs40.64300.00%
Bicycle theft20.51-33.33%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.13-88.89%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3322.140.00%
Other theft254.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.050.00%
Vehicle crime182.420.00%
Theft from the person152.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.910.00%
Burglary101.400.00%
Robbery91.270.00%
Public order61.150.00%
Bicycle theft30.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 226 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
April 202431
January 202428
December 202330
November 202342
October 202341
September 202325

A total of 217 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20248
April 202446
January 202427
December 202331
November 202348
October 202318
September 202315

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20247
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 305 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.12 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
September 202333

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
April 202412
January 20245
December 202315
November 202322
October 202322
September 202324

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
April 202413
January 202419
December 202326
November 202320
October 202319
September 202319

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 146 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 202428
January 202422
December 202314
November 202326
October 202318
September 202318

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total29
    Shoplifting17
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    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. Symons Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Tite Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Danube Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Culford Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Jubilee Place
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Rosemoor Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Coulson Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Cadogan Gardens
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Royal Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Caversham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Shawfield Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tryon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Lincoln Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 18. Holbein Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. East Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Dilke Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Physic Place
    Total1
    Burglary1