SYDNEY CLOSE, SW3 6HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 6HW

SYDNEY CLOSE, SW3 6HW, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.61 per 1,000 population. This SW3 6HW 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 6HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 6HW, encompassing approximately 4069 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW3 6HW area, explore the SW3 6HW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW3 6HW area, visit the SW3 6HW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-31.43% decrease)

SW3 6HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pelham Street with total crimes: 11
  • Thurloe Place with total crimes: 9
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 9

SYDNEY CLOSE, SW3 6HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2636.614.00%
Violence and sexual offences256.3919.05%
Anti-social behaviour246.14-31.43%
Theft from the person205.905.26%
Vehicle crime184.9180.00%
Public order84.4214.29%
Drugs81.97166.67%
Burglary81.9760.00%
Shoplifting31.970.00%
Robbery30.740.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Bicycle theft20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-71.43%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3534.400.00%
Other theft258.601150.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.142000.00%
Theft from the person195.16850.00%
Vehicle crime104.670.00%
Public order72.46600.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.720.00%
Burglary51.720.00%
Robbery31.230.00%
Drugs30.740.00%
Shoplifting30.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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 theft21.47-50.00%
Theft from the person20.49-71.43%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-66.67%

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 person74.18-84.78%
Other theft41.72-87.88%
Violence and sexual offences30.98-88.89%
Public order20.74-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4650.13283.33%
Anti-social behaviour3711.300.00%
Other theft339.091550.00%
Violence and sexual offences278.11575.00%
Vehicle crime176.630.00%
Burglary164.180.00%
Shoplifting103.930.00%
Public order62.46100.00%
Robbery41.470.00%
Bicycle theft40.980.00%
Drugs30.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

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 person125.16-53.85%
Violence and sexual offences42.95-78.95%
Public order30.98-62.50%
Other theft20.74-93.94%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3342.020.00%
Theft from the person268.11-18.75%
Vehicle crime266.394.00%
Anti-social behaviour256.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences196.14-32.14%
Burglary124.6771.43%
Public order82.95-11.11%
Robbery71.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.72-16.67%
Drugs51.2366.67%
Shoplifting41.23-50.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3345.21-26.67%
Theft from the person328.1168.42%
Violence and sexual offences287.86-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour256.88-13.79%
Vehicle crime256.14-13.79%
Public order96.1480.00%
Shoplifting82.210.00%
Robbery71.9716.67%
Burglary71.72-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.72-14.29%
Drugs31.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.74-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4547.43-22.41%
Violence and sexual offences3511.0659.09%
Vehicle crime298.6061.11%
Anti-social behaviour297.13-29.27%
Theft from the person197.13-5.00%
Shoplifting84.6733.33%
Burglary81.9714.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.9716.67%
Robbery61.7250.00%
Public order51.47-44.44%
Bicycle theft21.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5849.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour4114.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences2210.070.00%
Theft from the person205.410.00%
Vehicle crime184.910.00%
Public order94.420.00%
Burglary72.210.00%
Bicycle theft61.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.470.00%
Shoplifting61.470.00%
Robbery41.470.00%
Drugs30.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202435
April 202437
January 202425
December 202325
November 202329
October 202341

A total of 261 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202425
July 20242
May 20244
April 202433
March 20242
January 202433
December 202333
November 202345
October 202358

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
January 20248
December 20239
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 203 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202419
July 20242
May 20247
April 202446
March 202412
January 202426
December 202332
November 202319
October 202320

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
July 20241
May 20243
April 202427
March 20244
January 202419
December 202328
November 202335
October 202322

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 202410
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 143 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
April 202417
January 202426
December 202325
November 202329
October 202318

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202416
January 202412
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
May 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Pelham Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Thurloe Place
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cale Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Glendower Place
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs2
  • 6. Exhibition Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Danube Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pelham Crescent
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bute Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lucan Place
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Ixworth Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 13. Thurloe Place Mews
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cromwell Place
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 15. Sydney Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Pond Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Kendrick Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Cranley Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 19. Cromwell Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. South Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Barnaby Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Onslow Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Queensberry Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 25. Elm Park Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Dovehouse Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Britten Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Burnsall Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Elystan Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person2