SW3 6HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 6HG

SW3 6HG, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 122 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.00 per 1,000 population. This SW3 6HG 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 6HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 6HG, encompassing approximately 6419 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW3 6HG area, explore the SW3 6HG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (23) incidents (1050.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (950.00% increase)

SW3 6HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thurloe Place with total crimes: 14
  • South Kensington (Lu Station) with total crimes: 7
  • Glendower Place with total crimes: 7

SW3 6HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2319.001050.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.580.00%
Theft from the person213.43950.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.271700.00%
Vehicle crime142.800.00%
Public order82.18700.00%
Burglary41.250.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Shoplifting30.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.93-50.00%
Theft from the person20.31-71.43%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.16-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person72.65-85.71%
Other theft41.09-84.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.62-83.33%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4927.11308.33%
Anti-social behaviour277.630.00%
Other theft254.211150.00%
Vehicle crime223.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.43350.00%
Burglary102.800.00%
Shoplifting71.560.00%
Robbery51.090.00%
Bicycle theft50.780.00%
Public order40.7833.33%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person123.27-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.87-80.95%
Public order30.62-70.00%
Other theft20.47-93.33%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3123.9919.23%
Other theft304.83-16.67%
Theft from the person244.67-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences213.74-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour143.27-36.36%
Public order102.1811.11%
Burglary91.5628.57%
Robbery41.40-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.62-33.33%
Shoplifting30.62-50.00%
Drugs30.4750.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3627.88-14.29%
Theft from the person285.6133.33%
Violence and sexual offences274.360.00%
Vehicle crime264.2113.04%
Anti-social behaviour224.0510.00%
Public order93.4350.00%
Robbery91.4080.00%
Burglary71.4016.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.09-14.29%
Shoplifting60.930.00%
Drugs20.93100.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4225.55-20.75%
Violence and sexual offences276.5417.39%
Vehicle crime234.219.52%
Theft from the person213.585.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.1216.67%
Public order61.09-25.00%
Shoplifting60.9350.00%
Burglary60.93-33.33%
Robbery50.9325.00%
Drugs10.78-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5328.8239.47%
Anti-social behaviour308.2636.36%
Violence and sexual offences234.6764.29%
Vehicle crime213.5823.53%
Theft from the person203.27150.00%
Burglary93.1280.00%
Public order81.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.25-45.45%
Robbery40.9333.33%
Shoplifting40.62-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.62-25.00%
Drugs30.47-25.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3821.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour225.920.00%
Vehicle crime173.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.180.00%
Theft from the person81.710.00%
Burglary51.250.00%
Shoplifting50.780.00%
Public order40.780.00%
Drugs40.620.00%
Bicycle theft40.620.00%
Robbery30.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 255 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 20242
May 20244
April 202425
March 20242
January 202430
December 202336
November 202342
October 202353
September 202338

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
January 202410
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 192 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 20242
May 20247
April 202449
March 202412
January 202424
December 202328
November 202321
October 202320
September 20238

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 20241
May 20243
April 202418
March 20244
January 202421
December 202327
November 202327
October 202323
September 202314

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
April 202427
January 202414
December 202322
November 202320
October 202330
September 202322

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
December 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202410
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 154 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202422
January 202431
December 202326
November 202323
October 202321
September 202317

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW3 6HG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Thurloe Place
    Total14
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. South Kensington (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Glendower Place
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Cromwell Place
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Pelham Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Draycott Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Exhibition Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barnaby Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 9. Marlborough Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Danube Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Sloane Avenue
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rosemoor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 13. Markham Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Cromwell Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Pond Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Bury Walk
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Ixworth Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. North Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Dovehouse Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Sydney Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Sumner Place Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 22. Rawlings Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ovington Square
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Brompton Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Pelham Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Sydney Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Guthrie Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Sumner Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Jubilee Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1