SW3 5HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 5HX

SW3 5HX, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.19 per 1,000 population. This SW3 5HX 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 5HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 5HX, encompassing approximately 5004 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-56.52% decrease)

SW3 5HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • A3217 with total crimes: 6
  • Bramerton Street with total crimes: 5
  • Old Church Street with total crimes: 4

SW3 5HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.19142.86%
Other theft103.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.00-56.52%
Vehicle crime72.0016.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.4066.67%
Theft from the person41.00-20.00%
Burglary30.80200.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Bicycle theft20.40100.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2310.9935.29%
Violence and sexual offences74.600.00%
Vehicle crime61.40-40.00%
Theft from the person51.20-37.50%
Other theft51.00-16.67%
Public order31.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.600.00%
Drugs10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.9921.43%
Vehicle crime103.4025.00%
Theft from the person82.00700.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.60-22.22%
Other theft61.400.00%
Bicycle theft41.20100.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Robbery10.40-75.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.80-40.00%
Vehicle crime81.8014.29%
Other theft61.60-25.00%
Robbery41.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.80100.00%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Theft from the person10.40-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%
Public order10.20-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-75.00%
Drugs10.20-75.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.00-12.50%
Other theft82.800.00%
Vehicle crime71.60-70.83%
Public order51.40400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.00300.00%
Drugs40.80300.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Theft from the person30.60200.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2413.5971.43%
Anti-social behaviour164.80166.67%
Violence and sexual offences103.20-9.09%
Other theft82.000.00%
Burglary31.600.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1410.5916.67%
Violence and sexual offences112.80-38.89%
Other theft82.20-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.60-45.45%
Burglary31.20-40.00%
Drugs30.60200.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.40-66.67%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.390.00%
Vehicle crime123.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.400.00%
Other theft92.200.00%
Burglary51.800.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Theft from the person30.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20248
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202410
January 20248
December 20237
November 202324
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
April 20247
January 20249
December 202315
November 202310
October 202311
September 202318

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202423
April 202417
January 202414
December 202314
November 202316
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20244
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A3217
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bramerton Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Old Church Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Danvers Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Glebe Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Lawrence Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Justice Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 9. Cheyne Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Anhalt Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Caversham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Shawfield Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Oakley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Ramsay Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Paultons Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cheyne Row
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Paultons Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Red Anchor Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Lordship Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Physic Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Robinson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. St Loo Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Albert Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Oakley Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Margaretta Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Flood Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Chelsea Manor Street
    Total1
    Burglary1