MATTHEW CLOSE, W10 5YJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W10 5YJ

MATTHEW CLOSE, W10 5YJ, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.45 per 1,000 population. This W10 5YJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W10 postcode area, which has experienced 465 crimes and a crime rate of 13.06 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W10 5YJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W10 5YJ, encompassing approximately 7287 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

W10 5YJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Telford Road with total crimes: 22
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 15
  • Treverton Street with total crimes: 14

MATTHEW CLOSE, W10 5YJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6320.45-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour338.6410.00%
Other theft84.5314.29%
Burglary81.1033.33%
Public order71.10-36.36%
Bicycle theft60.96100.00%
Drugs50.82-92.31%
Shoplifting50.69400.00%
Theft from the person50.69-72.22%
Criminal damage and arson40.69-63.64%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Other crime10.27-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8133.48131.43%
Drugs6511.111525.00%
Anti-social behaviour308.927.14%
Theft from the person184.12500.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.471000.00%
Public order111.51120.00%
Other theft71.51-46.15%
Burglary60.96-14.29%
Possession of weapons40.82100.00%
Other crime40.550.00%
Bicycle theft30.5550.00%
Robbery20.41-33.33%
Shoplifting10.27-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.92-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour284.80-9.68%
Other theft133.8485.71%
Vehicle crime91.7828.57%
Burglary71.23133.33%
Public order50.96150.00%
Shoplifting40.69100.00%
Drugs40.55-20.00%
Robbery30.55200.00%
Theft from the person30.41200.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour316.1719.23%
Criminal damage and arson84.25166.67%
Other theft71.1040.00%
Vehicle crime70.96-12.50%
Drugs50.9625.00%
Burglary30.69-40.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Public order20.27-60.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.62-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour264.1230.00%
Vehicle crime83.5733.33%
Other theft51.10-54.55%
Public order50.69-37.50%
Burglary50.69-44.44%
Drugs40.6933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-40.00%
Shoplifting20.41-60.00%
Theft from the person10.27-80.00%
Robbery10.14-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.14-75.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4216.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.76-25.93%
Other theft112.74-8.33%
Burglary91.5150.00%
Public order81.23-11.11%
Vehicle crime61.10200.00%
Shoplifting50.82400.00%
Theft from the person50.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.69-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.6933.33%
Robbery30.55-50.00%
Drugs30.41-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour273.840.00%
Other theft123.700.00%
Drugs121.650.00%
Public order91.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.230.00%
Robbery61.100.00%
Burglary60.820.00%
Bicycle theft30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
April 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 98 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202465
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 202413
January 20247
December 20235
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202418
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 46.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202481
April 202435
January 202445
December 202330
November 202342
October 202328

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
December 20231

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202430
April 202428
January 202431
December 202326
November 202320
October 202327

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W10 5YJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Telford Road
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total15
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Treverton Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Methwold Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Exmoor Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Sutton Way
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 7. Blake Close
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Webb Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Archway Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Admiral Mews
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. West Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Southern Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Dalgarno Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Hill Farm Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 15. Princess Louise Walk
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Canal Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Barlby Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Barlby Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Ladbroke Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Bruce Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Hillman Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Dalgarno Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sunbeam Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. St Quintin Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Burglary1