POWIS SQUARE, W11 1JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W11 1JQ

POWIS SQUARE, W11 1JQ, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 262 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.35 per 1,000 population. This W11 1JQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W11 postcode area, which has experienced 458 crimes and a crime rate of 15.68 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W11 1JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W11 1JQ, encompassing approximately 10759 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (-26.25% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-65.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (33) incidents (6.45% increase)

W11 1JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 28
  • Colville Square with total crimes: 18
  • Dunworth Mews with total crimes: 15

POWIS SQUARE, W11 1JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5924.35-26.25%
Violence and sexual offences425.48-65.00%
Other theft333.906.45%
Theft from the person323.07-60.98%
Shoplifting312.97244.44%
Vehicle crime202.8853.85%
Burglary111.86-31.25%
Public order71.02-65.00%
Drugs70.65-94.81%
Criminal damage and arson60.65-60.00%
Robbery60.56-53.85%
Bicycle theft50.5625.00%
Other crime20.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-92.31%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs13551.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences12012.550.00%
Theft from the person8211.158100.00%
Anti-social behaviour807.620.00%
Other theft317.440.00%
Public order202.881900.00%
Burglary161.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.490.00%
Vehicle crime131.390.00%
Possession of weapons131.210.00%
Robbery131.210.00%
Shoplifting91.210.00%
Bicycle theft40.840.00%
Other crime40.370.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.090.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.46-89.66%
Public order10.28-92.86%
Robbery10.09-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5021.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences434.650.00%
Theft from the person294.000.00%
Other theft282.700.00%
Burglary182.600.00%
Vehicle crime151.670.00%
Shoplifting151.390.00%
Public order141.390.00%
Drugs71.300.00%
Bicycle theft30.650.00%
Robbery30.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.19100.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.09-85.71%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4622.96-4.17%
Theft from the person384.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences373.538.82%
Other theft313.44-26.19%
Shoplifting242.88-36.84%
Burglary172.23-10.53%
Public order171.58112.50%
Vehicle crime151.5836.36%
Criminal damage and arson71.39-41.67%
Robbery40.65-63.64%
Possession of weapons40.370.00%
Drugs30.370.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.19-33.33%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4824.7277.78%
Other theft424.46-16.00%
Shoplifting383.90171.43%
Theft from the person383.53-49.33%
Violence and sexual offences343.53-20.93%
Burglary193.16216.67%
Criminal damage and arson121.77-20.00%
Vehicle crime111.12-15.38%
Robbery111.020.00%
Public order81.02-46.67%
Bicycle theft30.74-57.14%
Other crime20.280.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7526.1253.06%
Other theft506.976.38%
Violence and sexual offences434.65-10.42%
Anti-social behaviour274.00-50.91%
Public order152.5125.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.39-11.76%
Shoplifting141.3940.00%
Vehicle crime131.3044.44%
Robbery111.21175.00%
Bicycle theft71.02-58.82%
Burglary60.65-70.00%
Drugs50.5625.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5527.420.00%
Theft from the person495.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences484.550.00%
Other theft474.460.00%
Burglary204.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.860.00%
Bicycle theft171.580.00%
Public order121.580.00%
Shoplifting101.120.00%
Vehicle crime90.930.00%
Drugs40.840.00%
Robbery40.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
April 202415
January 202415
December 202311
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 365 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202480
April 202450
January 202446
December 202348
November 202327
October 202355

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202420
July 20241
May 20241
April 202414
January 202417
December 20238
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 2024120
June 20241
April 202443
January 202437
December 202334
November 202343
October 202348

A total of 347 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202482
July 20241
May 20243
April 202429
January 202438
December 202338
November 202375
October 202349

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 202317

A total of 262 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202431
April 202428
January 202431
December 202342
November 202350
October 202347

A total of 161 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 2024135
April 20247
January 20243
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 107 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
April 202418
January 202417
December 202319
November 20236
October 202320

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
April 20242
March 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
May 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 202311
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 20249
April 202415
January 202424
December 202338
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202413
April 20241
January 20244
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W11 1JQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total28
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Colville Square
    Total18
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Dunworth Mews
    Total15
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Westbourne Park Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Colville Houses
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kensington Park Mews
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Codrington Mews
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Vernon Yard
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. St Stephen'S Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Colville Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Denbigh Terrace
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ladbroke Grove
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tavistock Crescent
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Raddington Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Blagrove Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Tavistock Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Ledbury Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Powis Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mcgregor Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Aldridge Road Villas
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Powis Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 22. Lonsdale Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Westbourne Grove
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Elgin Mews
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. All Saints Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Lambton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Arundel Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Tavistock Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Alba Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 30. Lancaster Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1