WALPOLE STREET, SW3 4QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 4QS

WALPOLE STREET, SW3 4QS, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 152 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.43 per 1,000 population. This SW3 4QS 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 4QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 4QS, encompassing approximately 6221 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (19.35% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (28) incidents (115.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)

SW3 4QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 29
  • Sloane Square with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

WALPOLE STREET, SW3 4QS 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 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3724.4319.35%
Theft from the person285.95115.38%
Anti-social behaviour214.5016.67%
Other theft153.3887.50%
Robbery112.41450.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.77-35.29%
Vehicle crime101.77-16.67%
Burglary51.61-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.640.00%
Public order40.64-50.00%
Drugs20.640.00%

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
Shoplifting3119.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.890.00%
Theft from the person132.731200.00%
Vehicle crime122.090.00%
Other theft81.93700.00%
Public order81.290.00%
Burglary71.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.130.00%
Robbery20.64100.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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 theft10.480.00%
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 person10.16-97.92%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4828.7726.32%
Other theft317.72-3.12%
Shoplifting294.98-9.38%
Vehicle crime284.6627.27%
Anti-social behaviour144.50133.33%
Violence and sexual offences112.25-42.11%
Burglary61.7720.00%
Bicycle theft50.960.00%
Robbery30.80-50.00%
Public order30.48-57.14%
Drugs10.480.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3828.132.70%
Other theft326.11-13.51%
Shoplifting325.14-31.91%
Vehicle crime225.1483.33%
Violence and sexual offences193.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.0540.00%
Public order71.1375.00%
Robbery61.13-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.96-57.14%
Burglary50.9666.67%
Drugs10.80-83.33%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4731.50-12.96%
Other theft377.55-17.78%
Theft from the person375.95-32.73%
Violence and sexual offences195.955.56%
Anti-social behaviour143.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime122.25-42.86%
Robbery81.9360.00%
Drugs61.29500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9625.00%
Public order40.80-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.640.00%
Burglary30.6450.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5538.090.00%
Shoplifting548.840.00%
Other theft458.680.00%
Vehicle crime217.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.380.00%
Robbery52.890.00%
Public order50.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.800.00%
Bicycle theft40.640.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 20241
April 202431
January 202432
December 202337
November 202345

A total of 221 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202413
July 20241
May 20241
April 202448
January 202438
December 202337
November 202355

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20245
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235

A total of 230 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202431
April 202429
January 202432
December 202347
November 202354

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
April 202414
January 20246
December 202314
November 202321

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
April 202411
January 202419
December 202319
November 202318

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
April 202428
January 202422
December 202312
November 202321

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 4QS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total29
    Shoplifting17
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 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. 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. Burnsall Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Sprimont Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Lower Sloane Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Draycott Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 27. Blacklands Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 28. Cadogan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Physic Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Wellington Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1