SW3 5PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 5PL

SW3 5PL, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 123 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.02 per 1,000 population. This SW3 5PL 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 5PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 5PL, encompassing approximately 7676 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)

SW3 5PL 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 5PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.0246.15%
Anti-social behaviour172.48-29.17%
Other theft152.2136.36%
Shoplifting141.95133.33%
Theft from the person131.82116.67%
Vehicle crime121.6920.00%
Public order81.56100.00%
Robbery61.04500.00%
Burglary50.78400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.650.00%
Bicycle theft40.65300.00%
Drugs30.5250.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2410.9484.62%
Violence and sexual offences133.13-7.14%
Other theft111.69-31.25%
Vehicle crime101.43-47.37%
Theft from the person61.30-73.91%
Shoplifting60.78-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.780.00%
Public order40.6533.33%
Drugs20.52-33.33%
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 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2314.85360.00%
Vehicle crime193.0018.75%
Other theft162.4860.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.82-13.33%
Burglary81.6914.29%
Bicycle theft71.04250.00%
Shoplifting70.91-36.36%
Drugs30.91-25.00%
Public order30.39-50.00%
Robbery10.39-75.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1612.51-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour152.08-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences141.95-48.15%
Shoplifting111.8283.33%
Other theft101.43-33.33%
Burglary71.30250.00%
Public order60.910.00%
Theft from the person50.78-54.55%
Drugs40.65-33.33%
Robbery40.52100.00%
Bicycle theft20.52-50.00%
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 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.8968.75%
Anti-social behaviour193.52-5.00%
Vehicle crime172.48-46.88%
Other theft152.21-44.44%
Theft from the person111.9522.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.43133.33%
Drugs60.91200.00%
Public order60.78200.00%
Shoplifting60.78-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.78100.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Robbery20.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3216.8052.38%
Other theft274.1722.73%
Anti-social behaviour203.5253.85%
Violence and sexual offences162.616.67%
Theft from the person92.0812.50%
Shoplifting91.17-10.00%
Robbery41.170.00%
Burglary30.52-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.390.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Drugs20.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.26-33.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2214.070.00%
Vehicle crime212.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.950.00%
Shoplifting101.690.00%
Theft from the person81.300.00%
Burglary71.040.00%
Bicycle theft30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.390.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 127 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 202419
January 202416
December 202317
November 202332
October 202321

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20248
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 202416
January 202410
December 202315
November 202327
October 202322

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 202423
January 20245
December 202311
November 20239
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 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202424
April 202413
January 202415
December 202319
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20234

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
April 202414
January 202414
December 202327
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
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 5PL 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. Old Church Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Glebe Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Mallord Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Lawrence Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Justice Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 15. Royal Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Caversham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Shawfield Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tryon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Dovehouse Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Oakley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Britten Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Burnsall Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Elystan Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sprimont Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 26. Guthrie Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Hospital
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Mulberry Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Chelsea Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Ramsay Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1