SW3 4QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 4QJ

SW3 4QJ, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 148 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.00 per 1,000 population. This SW3 4QJ 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 4QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 4QJ, encompassing approximately 6435 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (27.59% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (26) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)

SW3 4QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 29
  • Sloane Square with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

SW3 4QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3723.0027.59%
Theft from the person265.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.045.56%
Other theft162.95100.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.49-25.00%
Robbery111.861000.00%
Vehicle crime91.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4025.00%
Bicycle theft40.78300.00%
Burglary40.62-33.33%
Public order40.62-42.86%
Drugs10.620.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2917.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.800.00%
Theft from the person132.491200.00%
Vehicle crime92.020.00%
Other theft81.40700.00%
Public order71.240.00%
Burglary61.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.930.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

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 theft10.470.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.16-97.73%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4425.9522.22%
Other theft306.843.45%
Shoplifting294.66-6.45%
Vehicle crime244.5120.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.73120.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.71-37.50%
Burglary61.5550.00%
Bicycle theft40.930.00%
Public order40.62-33.33%
Robbery30.62-40.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-83.33%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3624.71-7.69%
Shoplifting315.59-34.04%
Other theft294.82-23.68%
Vehicle crime204.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.11-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson62.490.00%
Public order60.930.00%
Robbery50.93-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour50.78-54.55%
Burglary40.7833.33%
Drugs10.62-83.33%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4730.46-12.96%
Theft from the person397.30-26.42%
Other theft386.06-11.63%
Violence and sexual offences185.9038.46%
Anti-social behaviour112.80-38.89%
Vehicle crime101.71-50.00%
Robbery81.5560.00%
Public order61.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.93100.00%
Drugs60.93500.00%
Bicycle theft40.930.00%
Burglary30.6250.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5434.8125.58%
Theft from the person538.39112.00%
Other theft438.2413.16%
Vehicle crime206.6881.82%
Anti-social behaviour183.11-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.800.00%
Public order62.0220.00%
Robbery50.93150.00%
Bicycle theft40.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-50.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Drugs10.31-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4326.880.00%
Other theft386.680.00%
Theft from the person255.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.110.00%
Vehicle crime112.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.710.00%
Public order50.930.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Burglary30.470.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 20241
April 202430
January 202429
December 202338
November 202343
October 202338

A total of 238 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202413
July 20241
May 20241
April 202444
January 202436
December 202339
November 202353
October 202325

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 270 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202429
April 202429
January 202431
December 202347
November 202354
October 202343

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
April 202411
January 20245
December 202311
November 202318
October 202320

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
April 202410
January 202416
December 202318
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202424
January 202420
December 202310
November 202320
October 202311

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total29
    Shoplifting17
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Sloane Square
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Holbein Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Holbein Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sloane Gardens
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Cadogan Gardens
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. East Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Burnsall Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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