SW3 5TU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 5TU

SW3 5TU, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.83 per 1,000 population. This SW3 5TU 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 5TU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 5TU, encompassing approximately 8138 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-28.00% decrease)

SW3 5TU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • A3217 with total crimes: 7

SW3 5TU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.8369.23%
Shoplifting212.70250.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.58-28.00%
Theft from the person162.2177.78%
Other theft141.9727.27%
Vehicle crime121.720.00%
Public order71.4740.00%
Bicycle theft50.86400.00%
Burglary50.61150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.61-16.67%
Robbery50.61400.00%
Drugs50.61150.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2511.4366.67%
Violence and sexual offences133.07-23.53%
Vehicle crime121.60-42.86%
Other theft111.47-47.62%
Theft from the person91.35-68.97%
Criminal damage and arson61.110.00%
Shoplifting60.74-50.00%
Public order50.74150.00%
Drugs20.61-33.33%
Burglary20.25-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-85.71%
Robbery10.120.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2916.71262.50%
Vehicle crime213.5623.53%
Other theft212.5850.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.58-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour152.090.00%
Shoplifting121.84-36.84%
Burglary81.470.00%
Bicycle theft70.98250.00%
Drugs30.86-40.00%
Public order20.37-71.43%
Robbery10.25-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.75-32.14%
Shoplifting192.335.56%
Vehicle crime172.33-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour152.09-21.05%
Other theft141.84-30.00%
Burglary81.72300.00%
Theft from the person80.98-33.33%
Public order70.980.00%
Drugs50.86-28.57%
Robbery40.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.8227.27%
Other theft203.44-35.48%
Anti-social behaviour192.46-17.39%
Vehicle crime182.33-37.93%
Shoplifting182.21-28.00%
Theft from the person122.21-25.00%
Drugs71.47250.00%
Public order70.8675.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.86100.00%
Bicycle theft40.74100.00%
Robbery40.49-20.00%
Burglary20.49-33.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3120.276.90%
Vehicle crime293.8152.63%
Shoplifting253.5625.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.0715.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.8322.22%
Theft from the person162.7060.00%
Robbery51.970.00%
Public order40.6133.33%
Burglary30.49-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.37-57.14%
Drugs20.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.25-33.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2917.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.560.00%
Shoplifting202.460.00%
Vehicle crime192.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.330.00%
Theft from the person102.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.230.00%
Burglary70.860.00%
Bicycle theft30.860.00%
Drugs30.370.00%
Public order30.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

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 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202425
April 202415
January 202415
December 202319
November 202323
October 202320

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
April 202417
January 202419
December 202328
November 202322
October 202318

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233

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 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 202421
January 202417
December 202318
November 202329
October 202319

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 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 20233
October 20237

A total of 140 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 202421
January 202414
December 202320
November 202331
October 202329

A total of 100 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
April 202429
January 20248
December 202312
November 202316
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 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

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 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20246
April 202412
January 202419
December 202318
November 202325
October 202320

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 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Justice Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 16. Royal Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Caversham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Shawfield Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tryon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Dovehouse Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Oakley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Britten Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Burnsall Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Elystan Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sprimont Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Guthrie Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Hospital
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Mulberry Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1