W8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8

W8, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 311 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.08 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this W8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around W8, encompassing approximately 18208 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (19.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (62.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (39) incidents (77.27% increase)

W8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

W8 Crime Map

Postcodes in W8

The postcode district are associated with the W8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The W8 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6717.0819.64%
Anti-social behaviour573.6862.86%
Other theft393.1377.27%
Theft from the person312.1440.91%
Shoplifting281.7086.67%
Vehicle crime181.5438.46%
Burglary180.9950.00%
Public order170.9941.67%
Criminal damage and arson100.9311.11%
Drugs80.55166.67%
Bicycle theft70.4416.67%
Robbery60.38-33.33%
Other crime30.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.16100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5611.812700.00%
Anti-social behaviour353.080.00%
Other theft221.920.00%
Theft from the person221.21633.33%
Shoplifting151.210.00%
Vehicle crime130.820.00%
Burglary120.710.00%
Public order120.661100.00%
Robbery90.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.49800.00%
Bicycle theft60.490.00%
Drugs30.33200.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.44200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%
Drugs10.050.00%
Public order10.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.27-94.23%
Theft from the person10.16-96.77%
Criminal damage and arson10.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5215.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour462.860.00%
Other theft442.534300.00%
Vehicle crime342.420.00%
Theft from the person311.87933.33%
Shoplifting271.700.00%
Burglary151.480.00%
Public order130.82333.33%
Bicycle theft60.710.00%
Robbery60.330.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.050.00%
Other crime10.050.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order30.38-76.92%
Theft from the person30.16-95.24%
Other theft10.16-98.18%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6318.5128.57%
Violence and sexual offences583.4616.00%
Other theft553.19-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour383.02-15.56%
Vehicle crime292.090.00%
Shoplifting221.5969.23%
Criminal damage and arson191.21111.11%
Robbery171.0454.55%
Burglary160.93-36.00%
Public order130.8844.44%
Drugs30.71-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%
Other crime20.110.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6016.92-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences503.30-15.25%
Theft from the person492.7511.36%
Anti-social behaviour452.699.76%
Vehicle crime292.47-14.71%
Burglary251.59150.00%
Shoplifting131.37-51.85%
Robbery110.71-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson90.60-47.06%
Public order90.49-59.09%
Drugs40.4933.33%
Bicycle theft20.22-60.00%
Other crime20.11100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6818.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences593.730.00%
Theft from the person443.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.420.00%
Vehicle crime342.250.00%
Shoplifting271.870.00%
Public order221.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.210.00%
Robbery130.930.00%
Burglary100.710.00%
Bicycle theft50.550.00%
Drugs30.270.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202435
April 202446
January 202438
December 202345
November 202341

A total of 289 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 41.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202422
April 202444
March 20241
January 202455
December 202360
November 202368

A total of 247 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202422
July 20243
May 20241
April 202431
March 20243
January 202463
December 202349
November 202344

A total of 347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202456
July 20242
May 20243
April 202452
January 202458
December 202350
November 202359

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 20241
April 202413
March 20243
January 202413
December 20239
November 202322

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202415
April 202427
January 202422
December 202313
November 202327

A total of 157 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
April 202434
January 202429
December 202329
November 202334

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20246
January 202417
December 202311
November 202313

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
April 202415
January 202416
December 202325
November 202310

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 202419
December 20239
November 202317

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total30
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lexham Mews
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Hornton Place
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Old Court Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Berkeley Gardens
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 9. Hornton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Earls Terrace
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. West Cromwell Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Peel Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Kynance Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. B325
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stafford Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Radnor Terrace
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 20. West Mall
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 21. Hospital
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 23. Allen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Sheldrake Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Fenelon Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Warwick Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Campden Hill Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1