SW3 5SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 5SP

SW3 5SP, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 135 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.84 per 1,000 population. This SW3 5SP 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 5SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 5SP, encompassing approximately 8520 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)

SW3 5SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • A3217 with total crimes: 7

SW3 5SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.8464.29%
Shoplifting212.70162.50%
Anti-social behaviour162.46-30.43%
Theft from the person161.8877.78%
Other theft141.8827.27%
Vehicle crime121.649.09%
Public order61.4120.00%
Bicycle theft50.70400.00%
Burglary50.59150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.590.00%
Robbery50.59400.00%
Drugs50.5966.67%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2310.9164.29%
Violence and sexual offences142.70-36.36%
Other theft111.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime111.29-47.62%
Theft from the person91.29-70.97%
Shoplifting81.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.940.00%
Public order50.59150.00%
Drugs30.590.00%
Burglary20.35-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-85.71%
Robbery10.120.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3116.90244.44%
Violence and sexual offences223.6410.00%
Other theft222.5837.50%
Vehicle crime212.5810.53%
Anti-social behaviour142.46-6.67%
Shoplifting121.64-40.00%
Burglary81.410.00%
Bicycle theft70.94250.00%
Drugs30.82-40.00%
Public order20.35-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.12-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.90-25.93%
Shoplifting202.3511.11%
Vehicle crime192.355.56%
Other theft162.23-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour151.88-6.25%
Theft from the person91.76-30.77%
Burglary81.06300.00%
Public order70.940.00%
Drugs50.82-28.57%
Robbery40.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.7822.73%
Other theft213.17-36.36%
Vehicle crime182.46-35.71%
Shoplifting182.11-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.11-30.43%
Theft from the person131.88-27.78%
Drugs71.53250.00%
Public order70.8275.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.82100.00%
Bicycle theft40.70100.00%
Robbery40.47-20.00%
Burglary20.470.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3319.6010.00%
Vehicle crime283.8747.37%
Shoplifting253.2925.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.9315.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.704.76%
Theft from the person182.5880.00%
Robbery52.110.00%
Public order40.59-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.47-50.00%
Drugs20.35-50.00%
Burglary20.23-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.23-33.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3017.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.460.00%
Shoplifting202.350.00%
Vehicle crime192.350.00%
Theft from the person102.230.00%
Burglary71.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.820.00%
Public order50.700.00%
Drugs40.590.00%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
April 202414
January 202415
December 202316
November 202323
October 202320

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202414
April 202422
January 202420
December 202327
November 202322
October 202321

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

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 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202421
January 202419
December 202318
November 202328
October 202319

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20248
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 202422
January 202416
December 202321
November 202333
October 202330

A total of 106 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
April 202431
January 20249
December 202313
November 202318
October 202310

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20248
April 202412
January 202420
December 202318
November 202325
October 202320

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. A3217
    Total7
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Cale Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Tite Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Danube Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bramerton Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Jubilee Place
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Ixworth Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 11. Old Church Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Coulson Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Pond Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Glebe Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Guthrie Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Hospital
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Mulberry Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Chelsea Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1