SW7 3SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW7 3SS

SW7 3SS, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 130 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.11 per 1,000 population. This SW7 3SS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW7 postcode area, which has experienced 269 crimes and a crime rate of 17.72 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW7 3SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW7 3SS, encompassing approximately 5177 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW7 3SS area, explore the SW7 3SS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-28.00% decrease)

SW7 3SS 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

SW7 3SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2925.110.00%
Theft from the person195.60-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour183.67-28.00%
Vehicle crime173.48142.86%
Violence and sexual offences123.28-14.29%
Burglary92.3250.00%
Public order61.7420.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.16-44.44%
Robbery40.970.00%
Shoplifting40.770.00%
Bicycle theft40.77300.00%
Drugs20.77100.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2924.141350.00%
Anti-social behaviour255.600.00%
Theft from the person234.831050.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.441300.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.700.00%
Vehicle crime71.740.00%
Burglary61.350.00%
Public order51.16400.00%
Robbery40.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

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 theft21.16-50.00%
Theft from the person20.39-71.43%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.19-66.67%

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 person73.28-86.27%
Other theft41.35-87.10%
Violence and sexual offences30.77-84.21%
Public order20.58-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5135.34325.00%
Other theft319.851450.00%
Anti-social behaviour305.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences195.79375.00%
Vehicle crime183.670.00%
Burglary143.480.00%
Public order92.70200.00%
Robbery41.740.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Drugs20.390.00%

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 person124.06-53.85%
Violence and sexual offences42.32-77.78%
Public order30.77-66.67%
Other theft20.58-95.45%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4433.2225.71%
Theft from the person268.50-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour235.0221.05%
Vehicle crime194.4418.75%
Violence and sexual offences183.6720.00%
Burglary103.4825.00%
Public order91.93-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.74166.67%
Robbery71.5540.00%
Drugs41.35100.00%
Shoplifting20.77-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3529.55-18.60%
Theft from the person316.7647.62%
Anti-social behaviour195.99-17.39%
Vehicle crime163.67-44.83%
Violence and sexual offences153.09-48.28%
Public order112.90120.00%
Burglary82.1233.33%
Shoplifting61.5550.00%
Robbery51.16150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-50.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4332.64-35.82%
Vehicle crime298.3145.00%
Violence and sexual offences295.6061.11%
Anti-social behaviour235.60-25.81%
Theft from the person214.44-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson64.060.00%
Burglary61.1650.00%
Public order51.16-28.57%
Shoplifting40.97-42.86%
Robbery20.77-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-83.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6738.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour3112.940.00%
Theft from the person265.990.00%
Vehicle crime205.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.860.00%
Public order73.480.00%
Shoplifting71.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.350.00%
Bicycle theft61.160.00%
Robbery51.160.00%
Burglary40.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 218 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202423
July 20242
May 20247
April 202451
March 202412
January 202426
December 202331
November 202321
October 202326

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202425
April 202430
January 202423
December 202319
November 202323
October 202331

A total of 286 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202429
July 20242
May 20244
April 202431
March 20242
January 202444
December 202335
November 202343
October 202367

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 20243
January 20249
December 202311
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202414
January 202410
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 126 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
April 202418
January 202419
December 202316
November 202329
October 202320

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 20241
May 20243
April 202419
March 20244
January 202418
December 202315
November 202329
October 202318

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
May 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW7 3SS 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. Exhibition Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Stanhope Mews West
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Glendower Place
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs2
  • 7. North Terrace
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Thurloe Place Mews
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cromwell Place
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 13. Sydney Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Atherstone Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Pond Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Hereford Square
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 17. Kendrick Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Cromwell Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 19. South Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Barnaby Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Onslow Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Queensberry Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 24. Queen'S Gate
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 25. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Thurloe Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Sydney Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Guthrie Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Hospital
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Stewart'S Grove
    Total1
    Shoplifting1