SW3 4SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 4SL

SW3 4SL, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.67 per 1,000 population. This SW3 4SL 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 4SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 4SL, encompassing approximately 3383 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)

SW3 4SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Pimlico Road with total crimes: 7

SW3 4SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2328.674.55%
Theft from the person176.8030.77%
Anti-social behaviour165.0233.33%
Robbery114.731000.00%
Other theft103.2542.86%
Violence and sexual offences82.96-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson32.360.00%
Bicycle theft30.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.89-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Burglary10.30-75.00%
Public order10.30-83.33%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2225.120.00%
Theft from the person136.501200.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.550.00%
Other theft73.25600.00%
Public order62.070.00%
Vehicle crime41.770.00%
Burglary41.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

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 theft10.890.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.30-97.06%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3436.056.25%
Other theft2410.05-4.00%
Shoplifting227.09-8.33%
Vehicle crime146.5016.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.14-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences72.07-30.00%
Burglary52.0725.00%
Public order31.480.00%
Drugs20.89100.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-83.33%
Robbery10.30-83.33%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3239.01-5.88%
Other theft259.46-13.79%
Shoplifting247.39-36.84%
Vehicle crime127.09140.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.55-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour92.96-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson62.6620.00%
Robbery61.77-25.00%
Burglary41.77100.00%
Public order31.18-25.00%
Drugs10.89-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3848.47-11.63%
Theft from the person3411.23-29.17%
Other theft2910.05-12.12%
Violence and sexual offences218.5761.54%
Anti-social behaviour136.21-31.58%
Robbery83.84300.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3625.00%
Vehicle crime51.48-54.55%
Public order41.48-63.64%
Drugs31.1850.00%
Bicycle theft20.890.00%
Burglary20.59-33.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4857.04118.18%
Shoplifting4314.1926.47%
Other theft3312.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour199.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.6230.00%
Public order113.8483.33%
Vehicle crime113.25120.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.250.00%
Burglary31.18200.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3440.780.00%
Other theft3310.050.00%
Theft from the person229.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour196.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.620.00%
Public order62.960.00%
Vehicle crime51.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.480.00%
Robbery21.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
April 20247
January 20249
December 202313
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 162 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20241
April 202424
January 202425
December 202329
November 202333
October 202333

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 20247
January 202410
December 202321
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 202 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 20241
May 20241
April 202434
January 202432
December 202334
November 202348
October 202322

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 206 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
April 202422
January 202424
December 202338
November 202343
October 202334

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 202414
January 202412
December 20235
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Pimlico Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tite Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Culford Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Coulson Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Holbein Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holbein Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sloane Gardens
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Royal Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Caversham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Tryon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Lincoln Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Chelsea Bridge Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Hospital
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. East Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Lower Sloane Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Blacklands Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 20. St Barnabas Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Gatliff Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Dilke Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Physic Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Wellington Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. A3217
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Cheltenham Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Passmore Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Ranelagh Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1