SW3 5UG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 5UG

SW3 5UG, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.48 per 1,000 population. This SW3 5UG 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 5UG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 5UG, encompassing approximately 5338 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)

SW3 5UG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beaufort Street with total crimes: 8
  • Lamont Road Passage with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

SW3 5UG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1819.48-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences173.3730.77%
Other theft133.1885.71%
Vehicle crime132.44116.67%
Theft from the person92.4428.57%
Shoplifting71.6975.00%
Burglary61.3120.00%
Public order51.1225.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.94-42.86%
Robbery40.75300.00%
Bicycle theft30.750.00%
Drugs30.5650.00%
Other crime20.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2615.36-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences134.87-13.33%
Theft from the person72.44-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.31600.00%
Other theft71.31-61.11%
Vehicle crime61.31-68.42%
Burglary51.12-37.50%
Public order40.9433.33%
Shoplifting40.75-42.86%
Drugs20.75-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3023.230.00%
Vehicle crime195.620.00%
Other theft183.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.371400.00%
Theft from the person122.810.00%
Burglary82.250.00%
Shoplifting71.500.00%
Bicycle theft61.310.00%
Drugs41.120.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.19-94.74%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2621.1723.81%
Vehicle crime214.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.93-44.12%
Other theft123.56-14.29%
Shoplifting102.2566.67%
Public order51.87-28.57%
Theft from the person40.94-50.00%
Burglary40.75-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.75-40.00%
Drugs30.56-25.00%
Robbery30.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3423.4247.83%
Anti-social behaviour216.37-12.50%
Vehicle crime143.93-57.58%
Other theft142.62-41.67%
Theft from the person82.6233.33%
Public order71.5016.67%
Burglary71.3140.00%
Shoplifting61.3150.00%
Bicycle theft51.12400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9433.33%
Drugs40.750.00%
Robbery10.75-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3324.7326.92%
Anti-social behaviour246.18-11.11%
Other theft244.5014.29%
Violence and sexual offences234.5043.75%
Theft from the person64.310.00%
Public order61.1250.00%
Burglary51.12-28.57%
Shoplifting40.94-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.7550.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2722.678.00%
Vehicle crime265.064.00%
Other theft214.8740.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.93-40.74%
Burglary73.00-12.50%
Shoplifting71.31-12.50%
Theft from the person61.310.00%
Public order41.12-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.750.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour255.060.00%
Vehicle crime254.680.00%
Other theft154.680.00%
Shoplifting82.810.00%
Burglary81.500.00%
Theft from the person61.500.00%
Public order51.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Bicycle theft30.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 202418
January 202412
December 202314
November 202324
October 202321
September 202315

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20247
January 202410
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202412
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 157 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 202419
January 202421
December 202314
November 202333
October 202326
September 202325

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
April 202415
March 20241
January 202419
December 202334
November 202323
October 202316
September 202327

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202426
April 202430
January 202426
December 202321
November 202324
October 202327
September 202325

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beaufort Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lamont Road Passage
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. A3217
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Drayton Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 6. Bramerton Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. King'S Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Old Church Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Danvers Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Cranley Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 12. Evelyn Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Glebe Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Mallord Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Lawrence Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Justice Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 17. Cheyne Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Elm Park Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Dovehouse Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Oakley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Britten Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Guthrie Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Chelsea Park Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Henniker Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Mulberry Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Chelsea Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. South Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ramsay Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Paultons Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cheyne Row
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1