SW3 5PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 5PA

SW3 5PA, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.85 per 1,000 population. This SW3 5PA 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 5PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 5PA, encompassing approximately 5938 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)

SW3 5PA 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

SW3 5PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime142.69100.00%
Other theft132.3685.71%
Theft from the person102.1942.86%
Shoplifting61.68100.00%
Burglary61.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.010.00%
Robbery41.01300.00%
Public order40.6733.33%
Bicycle theft30.67200.00%
Drugs30.5150.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2412.97-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences124.04-7.69%
Theft from the person72.02-36.36%
Other theft71.18-63.16%
Vehicle crime71.18-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson61.18500.00%
Burglary41.01-55.56%
Shoplifting30.67-62.50%
Public order30.510.00%
Drugs20.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-83.33%
Robbery10.170.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2619.700.00%
Other theft194.380.00%
Vehicle crime163.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.691200.00%
Theft from the person112.190.00%
Burglary91.850.00%
Shoplifting81.520.00%
Bicycle theft61.350.00%
Drugs41.010.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.17-94.44%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2117.855.00%
Vehicle crime213.5440.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.54-47.06%
Other theft113.03-26.67%
Shoplifting111.8557.14%
Public order51.85-28.57%
Theft from the person40.84-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.67-20.00%
Burglary30.67-50.00%
Drugs30.51-40.00%
Robbery30.51200.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.5541.67%
Anti-social behaviour205.73-4.76%
Vehicle crime153.37-58.33%
Other theft152.53-37.50%
Theft from the person82.53100.00%
Public order71.3540.00%
Shoplifting71.1840.00%
Burglary61.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0166.67%
Bicycle theft50.84150.00%
Drugs50.84400.00%
Robbery10.84-75.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3622.4020.00%
Violence and sexual offences246.0641.18%
Other theft244.049.09%
Anti-social behaviour214.045.00%
Shoplifting53.54-37.50%
Public order50.8425.00%
Theft from the person40.84-33.33%
Burglary40.67-42.86%
Robbery40.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6750.00%
Bicycle theft20.51-33.33%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3020.3815.38%
Other theft225.0546.67%
Anti-social behaviour203.7011.11%
Violence and sexual offences173.37-41.38%
Shoplifting82.860.00%
Burglary71.35-12.50%
Theft from the person61.18-14.29%
Public order41.01-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.6750.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-60.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.390.00%
Vehicle crime264.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.380.00%
Other theft153.030.00%
Shoplifting82.530.00%
Burglary81.350.00%
Theft from the person71.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.180.00%
Public order50.840.00%
Robbery30.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 202419
January 202411
December 202315
November 202324
October 202322
September 202315

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20248
January 202411
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 202411
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 165 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202416
January 202421
December 202315
November 202336
October 202330
September 202326

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
April 202413
March 20241
January 202418
December 202334
November 202324
October 202317
September 202329

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202424
April 202426
January 202421
December 202320
November 202321
October 202320
September 202318

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

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 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20249
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW3 5PA 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. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. A3217
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bramerton Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. King'S Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Old Church Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Danvers Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Cranley Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Evelyn Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Glebe Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Mallord Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Lawrence Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Justice Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 16. Cheyne Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shawfield Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Elm Park Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Dovehouse Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Oakley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Britten Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Burnsall Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Guthrie Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Chelsea Park Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Henniker Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Mulberry Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Chelsea Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. South Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Ramsay Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Paultons Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1