SW3 5RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 5RJ

SW3 5RJ, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.81 per 1,000 population. This SW3 5RJ 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 5RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 5RJ, encompassing approximately 4119 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)

SW3 5RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Eastern Wharf with total crimes: 9
  • Tite Street with total crimes: 6
  • Danvers Street with total crimes: 4

SW3 5RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.81114.29%
Shoplifting123.64500.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.91-46.67%
Other theft71.9440.00%
Vehicle crime41.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.9733.33%
Public order20.97-33.33%
Burglary20.490.00%
Theft from the person20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1511.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.6440.00%
Vehicle crime61.70-45.45%
Other theft51.46150.00%
Public order31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-75.00%
Theft from the person10.24-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.3850.00%
Vehicle crime113.6410.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.67-28.57%
Bicycle theft41.21300.00%
Theft from the person40.970.00%
Public order30.97200.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Other theft20.49-33.33%
Robbery10.49-80.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime109.4766.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.43-53.33%
Robbery51.700.00%
Other theft31.21-40.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.3887.50%
Anti-social behaviour103.6411.11%
Vehicle crime62.43-68.42%
Other theft51.460.00%
Burglary41.210.00%
Drugs30.97200.00%
Public order30.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1912.6290.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.6180.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.180.00%
Other theft51.9425.00%
Burglary41.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9750.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime108.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.940.00%
Other theft41.210.00%
Bicycle theft30.970.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 202411
January 202410
December 20236
November 202319
October 202310

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 20245
January 20247
December 202315
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
April 202415
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20245
November 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
December 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Great Eastern Wharf
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Tite Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Danvers Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Glebe Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lawrence Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Justice Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 7. Cheyne Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Anhalt Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Caversham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Shawfield Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oakley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Cheyne Row
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Paultons Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Red Anchor Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Lordship Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dilke Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Physic Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Robinson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. St Loo Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Albert Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Oakley Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Margaretta Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Flood Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Chelsea Manor Street
    Total1
    Burglary1