SW3 5RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 5RZ

SW3 5RZ, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.58 per 1,000 population. This SW3 5RZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW3 postcode area, which has experienced 229 crimes and a crime rate of 12.40 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW3 5RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 5RZ, encompassing approximately 6736 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

SW3 5RZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Justice Walk with total crimes: 5

SW3 5RZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2111.58110.00%
Vehicle crime113.12-42.11%
Violence and sexual offences101.63-16.67%
Other theft91.48-40.00%
Theft from the person61.34-66.67%
Shoplifting60.89-14.29%
Public order40.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.590.00%
Drugs20.59-33.33%
Burglary20.30-71.43%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-83.33%
Robbery10.150.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1914.8518.75%
Theft from the person182.82350.00%
Other theft152.6787.50%
Violence and sexual offences122.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.78-16.67%
Burglary71.4816.67%
Shoplifting71.04-30.00%
Bicycle theft61.04200.00%
Drugs30.8950.00%
Public order20.45-66.67%
Robbery10.30-75.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1612.4723.08%
Anti-social behaviour122.38-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.78-45.45%
Shoplifting101.7866.67%
Other theft81.48-50.00%
Burglary61.19200.00%
Public order60.8920.00%
Theft from the person40.89-69.23%
Robbery40.59100.00%
Drugs20.59-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.3346.67%
Other theft163.27-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour162.38-11.11%
Vehicle crime132.38-58.06%
Theft from the person131.9362.50%
Drugs61.93200.00%
Shoplifting60.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.89150.00%
Public order50.74150.00%
Bicycle theft40.74100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Robbery20.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3117.6782.35%
Other theft244.6026.32%
Anti-social behaviour183.5663.64%
Violence and sexual offences152.677.14%
Shoplifting92.23-10.00%
Theft from the person81.3414.29%
Robbery41.190.00%
Burglary20.59-50.00%
Public order20.30100.00%
Drugs20.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1913.6618.75%
Vehicle crime172.82-19.05%
Violence and sexual offences142.52-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour112.08-50.00%
Shoplifting101.63100.00%
Theft from the person71.4816.67%
Burglary41.04-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-40.00%
Drugs30.45200.00%
Bicycle theft20.45100.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2216.480.00%
Vehicle crime213.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.120.00%
Other theft162.820.00%
Burglary72.380.00%
Theft from the person61.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.890.00%
Shoplifting50.740.00%
Public order40.740.00%
Robbery40.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202412
January 202412
December 202322
November 202315
October 202314
September 202319

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 62 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202418
January 20244
December 202313
November 20238
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202419
January 202416
December 202313
November 202331
October 202317
September 202321

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
April 202410
January 202412
December 202316
November 202318
October 202311
September 202322

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202415
January 20248
December 202316
November 202324
October 202319
September 202316

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20247
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Justice Walk
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. A3217
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Old Church Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Chelsea Manor Gardens
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 8. Danube Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Markham Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Caversham Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ormonde Gate
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Dilke Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Oakley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Margaretta Terrace
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Chelsea Manor Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 16. Wellington Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Britten Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Dovehouse Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cheyne Row
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Red Anchor Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. St Leonard'S Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Tite Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Physic Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Robinson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. St Loo Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Alpha Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Albert Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cheyne Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Oakley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1