SW3 5QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 5QE

SW3 5QE, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.92 per 1,000 population. This SW3 5QE 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 5QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 5QE, encompassing approximately 6248 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)

SW3 5QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Tite Street with total crimes: 6

SW3 5QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1413.92100.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.24100.00%
Shoplifting142.24133.33%
Vehicle crime92.2412.50%
Anti-social behaviour91.44-59.09%
Theft from the person71.4416.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.1225.00%
Burglary40.80100.00%
Public order40.6433.33%
Robbery30.64200.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2211.20120.00%
Vehicle crime83.52-52.94%
Violence and sexual offences71.28-36.36%
Other theft71.12-36.36%
Theft from the person61.12-57.14%
Shoplifting60.96-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.960.00%
Public order30.6450.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Burglary20.32-71.43%
Other crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-75.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1713.4441.67%
Theft from the person142.72600.00%
Other theft112.2457.14%
Violence and sexual offences111.76-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.76-16.67%
Burglary71.60133.33%
Shoplifting71.12-22.22%
Bicycle theft41.12100.00%
Public order20.64-33.33%
Drugs10.320.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1211.049.09%
Violence and sexual offences121.92-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.92-7.69%
Shoplifting91.9250.00%
Other theft71.44-50.00%
Robbery41.120.00%
Burglary30.640.00%
Public order30.48-40.00%
Theft from the person20.48-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.16-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.2033.33%
Other theft143.20-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour132.240.00%
Vehicle crime112.08-63.33%
Theft from the person81.7660.00%
Drugs71.28600.00%
Shoplifting61.12-25.00%
Public order50.96400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.80300.00%
Bicycle theft40.64300.00%
Burglary30.6450.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3015.8457.89%
Other theft194.8058.33%
Violence and sexual offences153.0436.36%
Anti-social behaviour132.4062.50%
Shoplifting82.08-20.00%
Theft from the person51.28-28.57%
Robbery30.800.00%
Burglary20.48-50.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.16-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1912.800.00%
Other theft123.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.92-38.89%
Shoplifting101.76150.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.60-33.33%
Theft from the person71.2840.00%
Burglary41.12-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.64-40.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Drugs20.32100.00%
Bicycle theft20.32100.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1914.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.880.00%
Other theft121.920.00%
Burglary71.920.00%
Theft from the person51.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.800.00%
Shoplifting40.800.00%
Robbery30.640.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202411
January 20247
December 202314
November 202319
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202414
January 20242
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 125 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202417
January 202412
December 202311
November 202330
October 202319
September 202319

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
August 20241
January 20241

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

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

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202411
January 202412
December 202320
November 202315
October 202311
September 202318

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202422
April 202410
January 202412
December 202313
November 202313
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20244
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 20247
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 202310
September 20234

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 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 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 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Tite Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Jubilee Place
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Old Church Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Glebe Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lawrence Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Justice Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 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. Britten Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Burnsall Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Ramsay Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Paultons Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cheyne Row
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Paultons Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Red Anchor Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Lordship Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dilke Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Physic Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Robinson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. St Loo Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Albert Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Oakley Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1