SW3 5EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 5EE

SW3 5EE, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 129 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.57 per 1,000 population. This SW3 5EE 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 5EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 5EE, encompassing approximately 7783 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (107.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-34.62% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)

SW3 5EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • A3217 with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

SW3 5EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.57107.69%
Anti-social behaviour173.47-34.62%
Other theft142.1827.27%
Shoplifting141.80133.33%
Theft from the person131.8085.71%
Vehicle crime121.6720.00%
Public order71.5440.00%
Robbery60.90500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.77-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.64300.00%
Burglary40.51300.00%
Drugs40.51100.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2611.5673.33%
Violence and sexual offences133.34-18.75%
Other theft111.67-35.29%
Vehicle crime101.41-47.37%
Theft from the person71.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.900.00%
Shoplifting60.90-14.29%
Public order50.7766.67%
Drugs20.64-33.33%
Burglary10.26-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.13-85.71%
Robbery10.130.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2115.03320.00%
Vehicle crime192.705.56%
Other theft172.4470.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.18-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour152.060.00%
Burglary81.930.00%
Bicycle theft71.03250.00%
Shoplifting70.90-36.36%
Drugs30.90-25.00%
Public order30.39-57.14%
Robbery10.39-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1813.235.88%
Violence and sexual offences172.31-39.29%
Anti-social behaviour152.18-28.57%
Shoplifting111.9383.33%
Other theft101.41-37.50%
Burglary81.28166.67%
Public order71.030.00%
Theft from the person50.90-54.55%
Drugs40.64-33.33%
Robbery40.51100.00%
Bicycle theft20.51-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.4555.56%
Anti-social behaviour213.60-4.55%
Vehicle crime172.70-48.48%
Other theft162.18-40.74%
Theft from the person112.0637.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.41133.33%
Public order70.90250.00%
Drugs60.90200.00%
Shoplifting60.77-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.77100.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Robbery20.39-60.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3317.2243.48%
Other theft274.2422.73%
Anti-social behaviour223.4722.22%
Violence and sexual offences182.830.00%
Shoplifting92.31-10.00%
Theft from the person81.160.00%
Robbery51.030.00%
Burglary30.64-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-40.00%
Public order20.39-33.33%
Drugs20.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.26-33.33%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2315.670.00%
Other theft222.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.310.00%
Shoplifting102.310.00%
Theft from the person81.280.00%
Burglary81.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.030.00%
Bicycle theft30.640.00%
Public order30.390.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202426
April 202415
January 202415
December 202321
November 202322
October 202318

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202413
April 202416
January 202417
December 202328
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 132 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 202419
January 202418
December 202317
November 202333
October 202323

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20248
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 202417
January 202410
December 202316
November 202327
October 202322

A total of 73 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 202421
January 20245
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
October 20231

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 20247
January 202411
December 20236
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. A3217
    Total7
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Cale Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Tite Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Danube Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bramerton Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Jubilee Place
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Ixworth Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 10. Old Church Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Pond Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Glebe Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Mallord Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Lawrence Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Justice Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 17. Royal Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Caversham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Shawfield Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dovehouse Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Oakley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Britten Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Burnsall Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Elystan Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sprimont Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. Guthrie Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Hospital
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Mulberry Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Chelsea Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1