SW3 5UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 5UB

SW3 5UB, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.42 per 1,000 population. This SW3 5UB 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 5UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 5UB, encompassing approximately 8740 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)

SW3 5UB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • A3217 with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

SW3 5UB 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.42130.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.63-30.77%
Theft from the person152.06114.29%
Vehicle crime141.727.69%
Other theft131.608.33%
Shoplifting121.49100.00%
Public order71.3775.00%
Robbery60.80500.00%
Drugs50.6966.67%
Bicycle theft40.57300.00%
Burglary40.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.46-42.86%
Other crime10.460.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2610.4185.71%
Vehicle crime132.97-31.58%
Other theft121.49-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences101.37-56.52%
Theft from the person71.14-74.07%
Criminal damage and arson70.800.00%
Shoplifting60.80-14.29%
Public order40.69100.00%
Drugs30.460.00%
Burglary10.34-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.11-83.33%
Robbery10.110.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2715.33440.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.0921.05%
Other theft222.6383.33%
Vehicle crime192.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.17-6.67%
Burglary91.6012.50%
Shoplifting71.03-36.36%
Bicycle theft60.80200.00%
Drugs30.69-25.00%
Public order20.34-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.11-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1912.36-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences192.17-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour152.17-25.00%
Other theft121.72-33.33%
Shoplifting111.3783.33%
Burglary81.26300.00%
Public order70.920.00%
Theft from the person50.80-64.29%
Drugs40.57-33.33%
Robbery40.4633.33%
Bicycle theft20.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.2223.81%
Vehicle crime212.97-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour202.40-9.09%
Other theft182.29-41.94%
Theft from the person142.0627.27%
Public order71.60600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.80100.00%
Drugs60.69500.00%
Shoplifting60.69-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.69100.00%
Robbery30.46-40.00%
Burglary20.34-33.33%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3316.2543.48%
Other theft313.7829.17%
Anti-social behaviour223.5522.22%
Violence and sexual offences212.525.00%
Theft from the person112.4037.50%
Shoplifting91.26-25.00%
Robbery51.030.00%
Burglary30.57-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.34-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.34-33.33%
Drugs10.23-75.00%
Public order10.11-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2414.990.00%
Vehicle crime232.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.290.00%
Shoplifting122.060.00%
Theft from the person81.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.920.00%
Burglary70.800.00%
Drugs40.800.00%
Public order40.460.00%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 87 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 202427
January 20245
December 202314
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 142 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 202419
January 202419
December 202321
November 202333
October 202323

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202426
April 202414
January 202415
December 202320
November 202322
October 202318

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
April 202423
January 202419
December 202326
November 202321
October 202320

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20247
January 202411
December 20236
November 20239
October 202312

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20249
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202422
January 202412
December 202318
November 202331
October 202324

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. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. A3217
    Total7
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Cale Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Danube Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bramerton Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Jubilee Place
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Ixworth Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 10. Sydney Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Old Church Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pond Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Glebe Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Mallord Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. 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. Stewart'S Grove
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Sydney Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1