SW3 6LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 6LL

SW3 6LL, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 145 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.35 per 1,000 population. This SW3 6LL 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 6LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 6LL, encompassing approximately 3882 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-29.73% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)

SW3 6LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pelham Street with total crimes: 11
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

SW3 6LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2637.35-29.73%
Violence and sexual offences236.7053.33%
Other theft205.9211.11%
Vehicle crime175.1554.55%
Theft from the person164.3823.08%
Burglary94.12200.00%
Public order82.3214.29%
Drugs72.06250.00%
Robbery61.8050.00%
Shoplifting51.5566.67%
Bicycle theft41.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-70.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3731.680.00%
Other theft189.53800.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.641400.00%
Theft from the person133.86550.00%
Vehicle crime113.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.830.00%
Public order72.58600.00%
Robbery41.800.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Drugs20.770.00%

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 theft21.55-50.00%
Theft from the person20.52-71.43%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-66.67%

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 person74.38-80.56%
Other theft41.80-86.21%
Violence and sexual offences31.03-87.50%
Public order20.77-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3947.390.00%
Theft from the person3610.05200.00%
Other theft299.271350.00%
Violence and sexual offences247.47500.00%
Burglary156.180.00%
Vehicle crime133.860.00%
Shoplifting83.350.00%
Public order62.06100.00%
Drugs61.550.00%
Bicycle theft51.550.00%
Robbery21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

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 person125.41-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.09-81.82%
Public order31.03-66.67%
Other theft20.77-91.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2639.924.00%
Other theft246.70-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences226.18-8.33%
Vehicle crime185.67-14.29%
Theft from the person154.64-34.78%
Burglary133.86116.67%
Public order93.3512.50%
Shoplifting92.320.00%
Robbery82.3260.00%
Drugs52.0666.67%
Bicycle theft31.29-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-66.67%
Other crime10.520.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2741.47-32.50%
Anti-social behaviour256.95-19.35%
Violence and sexual offences246.44-7.69%
Theft from the person236.1843.75%
Vehicle crime215.92-25.00%
Shoplifting95.4128.57%
Public order82.3214.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.06200.00%
Burglary61.55-33.33%
Robbery51.55-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.29100.00%
Drugs31.030.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4044.82-6.98%
Anti-social behaviour3110.30-27.91%
Vehicle crime287.9816.67%
Violence and sexual offences267.2136.84%
Theft from the person166.7023.08%
Burglary94.1212.50%
Public order72.320.00%
Shoplifting71.80-12.50%
Robbery61.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.52-33.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4346.1059.26%
Anti-social behaviour4311.0819.44%
Vehicle crime2411.0871.43%
Violence and sexual offences196.18-34.48%
Theft from the person134.8962.50%
Burglary83.350.00%
Shoplifting82.060.00%
Public order72.0616.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.80-37.50%
Robbery31.2950.00%
Bicycle theft30.77-25.00%
Drugs30.770.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3639.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences299.270.00%
Other theft277.470.00%
Vehicle crime146.950.00%
Theft from the person83.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.060.00%
Burglary82.060.00%
Shoplifting82.060.00%
Public order62.060.00%
Bicycle theft41.550.00%
Drugs31.030.00%
Robbery20.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 236 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
July 20242
May 20244
April 202429
March 20242
January 202424
December 202327
November 202340
October 202343
September 202327

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 161 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 20242
May 20247
April 202436
March 202412
January 202415
December 202323
November 202316
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 146 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
April 202413
January 202418
December 202321
November 202328
October 202324
September 202314

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202415
July 20241
May 20243
April 202424
March 20244
January 202422
December 202324
November 202326
October 202319
September 202329

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. January 2024 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 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 263 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202437
April 202439
January 202426
December 202325
November 202331
October 202343
September 202336

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20248
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 202415
January 202413
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pelham Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Glendower Place
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs2
  • 6. A3217
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Drayton Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 11. Bramerton Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Lucan Place
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Ixworth Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 14. Sydney Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Evelyn Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Old Church Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Pond Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Kendrick Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Cranley Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 21. Mallord Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Barnaby Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Onslow Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Sydney Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1