LAVENDER CLOSE, SW3 5AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 5AR

LAVENDER CLOSE, SW3 5AR, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.78 per 1,000 population. This SW3 5AR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW3 postcode area, which has experienced 229 crimes and a crime rate of 12.40 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW3 5AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 5AR, encompassing approximately 4127 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW3 5AR area, explore the SW3 5AR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW3 5AR area, visit the SW3 5AR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW3 5AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ann Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Justice Walk with total crimes: 5
  • Lamont Road Passage with total crimes: 4

LAVENDER CLOSE, SW3 5AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1914.78-13.64%
Violence and sexual offences134.60-23.53%
Theft from the person63.150.00%
Vehicle crime61.45-57.14%
Burglary51.45-16.67%
Public order41.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Other theft20.73-80.00%
Drugs10.48-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2221.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.331600.00%
Vehicle crime144.120.00%
Other theft103.390.00%
Theft from the person62.420.00%
Burglary61.450.00%
Bicycle theft51.450.00%
Drugs31.210.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.24-93.33%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1820.3528.57%
Anti-social behaviour154.36-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences153.63-16.67%
Other theft83.63-11.11%
Shoplifting51.94400.00%
Robbery41.210.00%
Burglary40.97-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.9750.00%
Public order30.73-40.00%
Drugs30.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-50.00%
Theft from the person20.48-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2121.5661.54%
Violence and sexual offences185.09-21.74%
Vehicle crime144.36-50.00%
Other theft93.39-35.71%
Burglary62.18200.00%
Public order51.450.00%
Theft from the person51.2125.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.21-20.00%
Drugs40.97100.00%
Bicycle theft20.97100.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2824.4733.33%
Violence and sexual offences236.7876.92%
Other theft145.5716.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.398.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.1566.67%
Public order51.21150.00%
Theft from the person41.2133.33%
Robbery30.970.00%
Burglary20.73-60.00%
Drugs20.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.24-75.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2119.385.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.09-51.85%
Anti-social behaviour123.15-33.33%
Other theft122.9120.00%
Burglary52.91-16.67%
Shoplifting41.21300.00%
Drugs40.97100.00%
Theft from the person30.97-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-25.00%
Public order20.73-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2723.740.00%
Vehicle crime206.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.850.00%
Other theft104.360.00%
Burglary62.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.450.00%
Theft from the person40.970.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202417
March 20241
January 202415
December 202318
November 202323
October 202313
September 202327

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
April 202422
January 202415
December 202321
November 202313
October 202312
September 202318

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202414
January 202418
December 202314
November 202328
October 202321
September 202320

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202410
January 20248
December 20239
November 202314
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW3 5AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ann Lane
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Justice Walk
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Lamont Road Passage
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Old Church Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. King'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Paultons Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 7. A3217
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chelsea Manor Gardens
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Beaufort Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Apollo Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hester Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Blantyre Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Oakley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Margaretta Terrace
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Camera Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Limerston Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Mallord Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Cheyne Row
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Petyt Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Danvers Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Red Anchor Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Cheyne Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Riley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Albert Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cheyne Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Oakley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1