SW3 4PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 4PL

SW3 4PL, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.80 per 1,000 population. This SW3 4PL 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 4PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 4PL, encompassing approximately 9324 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-29.63% decrease)

SW3 4PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • A3217 with total crimes: 7

SW3 4PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.8053.33%
Shoplifting212.47110.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.25-29.63%
Theft from the person162.04100.00%
Other theft121.729.09%
Vehicle crime111.29-8.33%
Burglary81.18300.00%
Robbery70.86600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.750.00%
Bicycle theft50.64400.00%
Drugs50.54150.00%
Public order40.54-20.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2710.7250.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.90-28.57%
Vehicle crime121.61-52.00%
Other theft111.29-52.17%
Shoplifting101.18-23.08%
Theft from the person81.07-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.860.00%
Public order50.64150.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Burglary20.21-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-85.71%
Robbery10.11-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3216.51255.56%
Vehicle crime253.4331.58%
Other theft232.6843.75%
Violence and sexual offences212.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.2538.46%
Shoplifting131.93-38.10%
Burglary81.3914.29%
Bicycle theft70.86250.00%
Drugs20.75-50.00%
Public order20.21-71.43%
Robbery20.21-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.40-27.59%
Shoplifting212.255.00%
Vehicle crime192.25-5.00%
Other theft162.04-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour131.72-23.53%
Theft from the person91.39-35.71%
Public order70.9716.67%
Burglary70.75250.00%
Drugs40.75-42.86%
Robbery30.43-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.32-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.6220.83%
Other theft223.11-35.29%
Vehicle crime202.36-37.50%
Shoplifting202.14-35.48%
Anti-social behaviour172.14-32.00%
Theft from the person141.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.50133.33%
Drugs70.75600.00%
Robbery70.7516.67%
Public order60.7550.00%
Bicycle theft40.6433.33%
Burglary20.43-33.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3420.059.68%
Vehicle crime323.6568.42%
Shoplifting313.4347.62%
Anti-social behaviour253.324.17%
Violence and sexual offences242.689.09%
Theft from the person212.57133.33%
Robbery62.25500.00%
Public order40.64-20.00%
Burglary30.43-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.320.00%
Drugs10.32-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3116.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.570.00%
Shoplifting212.360.00%
Vehicle crime192.250.00%
Theft from the person92.040.00%
Burglary70.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.750.00%
Public order50.640.00%
Drugs40.540.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202427
April 202418
January 202413
December 202317
November 202325
October 202324

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202415
April 202421
January 202421
December 202329
November 202324
October 202322

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20248
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 138 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 202425
January 202419
December 202320
November 202332
October 202319

A total of 149 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202423
January 202416
December 202322
November 202334
October 202331

A total of 109 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
April 202432
January 20249
December 202314
November 202321
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202410
April 202413
January 202421
December 202320
November 202331
October 202321

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Tite Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Danube Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bramerton Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Jubilee Place
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Ixworth Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 11. Rosemoor Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lucan Place
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Coulson Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Pond Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Glebe Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Royal Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Caversham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Shawfield Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tryon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Lincoln Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 21. Dovehouse Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Oakley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Britten Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Burnsall Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Elystan Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sprimont Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 28. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Guthrie Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Physic Place
    Total1
    Burglary1