OLD CHURCH STREET, SW3 5BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 5BY

OLD CHURCH STREET, SW3 5BY, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.40 per 1,000 population. This SW3 5BY 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 5BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 5BY, encompassing approximately 4883 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW3 5BY area, explore the SW3 5BY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-48.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)

SW3 5BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beaufort Street with total crimes: 8
  • Lamont Road Passage with total crimes: 7
  • A3217 with total crimes: 6

OLD CHURCH STREET, SW3 5BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.4015.38%
Anti-social behaviour133.07-48.00%
Vehicle crime122.66100.00%
Other theft102.46100.00%
Theft from the person92.0550.00%
Burglary51.8425.00%
Shoplifting41.02300.00%
Drugs40.82300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8233.33%
Robbery30.820.00%
Public order30.61-25.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2514.33-3.85%
Violence and sexual offences135.12-7.14%
Theft from the person62.66-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.23-45.45%
Other theft51.23-54.55%
Burglary41.020.00%
Public order40.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.61-60.00%
Drugs10.41-66.67%
Shoplifting10.20-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2617.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.321300.00%
Vehicle crime112.870.00%
Other theft112.250.00%
Theft from the person72.250.00%
Bicycle theft51.430.00%
Burglary41.020.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.20-94.44%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.81-25.00%
Vehicle crime173.6954.55%
Anti-social behaviour173.48-19.05%
Other theft93.48-18.18%
Shoplifting51.84400.00%
Bicycle theft41.02100.00%
Public order40.82-42.86%
Robbery30.820.00%
Burglary30.61-50.00%
Drugs30.61-40.00%
Theft from the person20.61-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.079.09%
Anti-social behaviour214.9116.67%
Vehicle crime114.30-60.71%
Other theft112.25-31.25%
Public order72.25133.33%
Burglary61.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2325.00%
Drugs51.02150.00%
Theft from the person51.0225.00%
Bicycle theft21.02100.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2821.2912.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.7346.67%
Anti-social behaviour184.50-10.00%
Other theft163.6914.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.28100.00%
Theft from the person40.8233.33%
Burglary30.82-25.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.20-75.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2518.8425.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.10-46.43%
Other theft143.0727.27%
Shoplifting42.87300.00%
Burglary40.82-20.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Theft from the person30.61-40.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.270.00%
Vehicle crime205.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.100.00%
Other theft114.100.00%
Burglary52.250.00%
Theft from the person51.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202411
January 20249
December 202311
November 202316
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 202411
January 202417
December 202311
November 202328
October 202325
September 202320

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
April 202414
March 20241
January 202418
December 202324
November 202322
October 202315
September 202328

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202425
April 202426
January 202417
December 202321
November 202318
October 202320
September 202320

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
January 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beaufort Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lamont Road Passage
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. A3217
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bramerton Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. King'S Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Old Church Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Danvers Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ann Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Glebe Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Mallord Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Lawrence Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Justice Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 14. Cheyne Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Elm Park Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Oakley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Chelsea Park Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Mulberry Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Chelsea Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Ramsay Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Paultons Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cheyne Row
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Paultons Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Red Anchor Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Lordship Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Milman'S Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Moravian Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Apollo Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. St Loo Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1