W10 6LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W10 6LJ

W10 6LJ, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 123 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.20 per 1,000 population. This W10 6LJ 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 6LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W10 6LJ, encompassing approximately 9320 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-7.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

W10 6LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Methwold Road with total crimes: 14
  • Exmoor Street with total crimes: 12
  • Sutton Way with total crimes: 12

W10 6LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4913.20-7.55%
Anti-social behaviour265.26-7.14%
Public order82.7914.29%
Other theft70.8640.00%
Burglary70.7540.00%
Vehicle crime60.7520.00%
Bicycle theft50.6466.67%
Shoplifting50.54150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.54-50.00%
Drugs30.43-62.50%
Theft from the person20.32-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5314.3855.88%
Anti-social behaviour285.697.69%
Drugs83.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.86700.00%
Public order70.8675.00%
Other theft50.75-61.54%
Theft from the person50.5466.67%
Burglary50.54-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.54-72.22%
Other crime40.540.00%
Bicycle theft30.43200.00%
Shoplifting20.32-50.00%
Robbery10.21-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour263.650.00%
Vehicle crime182.790.00%
Other theft131.931200.00%
Burglary81.390.00%
Robbery50.860.00%
Drugs40.540.00%
Public order40.430.00%
Shoplifting40.430.00%
Theft from the person30.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.11-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.9421.43%
Anti-social behaviour173.6530.77%
Other theft91.82350.00%
Vehicle crime90.97-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson80.970.00%
Public order60.8650.00%
Drugs50.640.00%
Burglary40.54-20.00%
Theft from the person30.43-25.00%
Shoplifting30.320.00%
Robbery20.32100.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.66-15.15%
Anti-social behaviour133.0044.44%
Vehicle crime131.39-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson81.39-55.56%
Drugs50.86-28.57%
Burglary50.54-64.29%
Public order40.54-60.00%
Theft from the person40.430.00%
Shoplifting30.4350.00%
Other theft20.32-81.82%
Bicycle theft20.21100.00%
Robbery10.21-80.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.636.45%
Criminal damage and arson183.54200.00%
Vehicle crime171.93325.00%
Burglary141.82100.00%
Other theft111.50-26.67%
Public order101.1811.11%
Anti-social behaviour91.07-25.00%
Drugs70.97-41.67%
Robbery50.75150.00%
Shoplifting20.54-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.120.00%
Other theft153.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.610.00%
Drugs121.290.00%
Public order91.290.00%
Shoplifting80.970.00%
Burglary70.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.750.00%
Vehicle crime40.640.00%
Bicycle theft40.430.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202413
March 20241
January 20249
December 20232
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 202418
January 20249
December 202313
November 202317
October 20234

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202428
April 202426
January 202417
December 202313
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20241
January 20248
December 20238
November 202318
October 20236

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202453
April 202434
January 202434
December 202328
November 202333
October 202331

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W10 6LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Methwold Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Exmoor Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Sutton Way
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Blake Close
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Calderon Place
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Archway Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Balliol Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dalgarno Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Hill Farm Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 10. Princess Louise Walk
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Charles Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Chesterton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Bassett Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. North Pole Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Barlby Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Barlby Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Nursery Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. St Marks Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oxford Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Millwood Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Eynham Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Bruce Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Hillman Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Dalgarno Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St Quintin Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. St Quintin Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Latimer Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Highlever Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1