MELBURY ROAD, W14 8AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W14 8AB

MELBURY ROAD, W14 8AB, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.52 per 1,000 population. This W14 8AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W14 postcode area, which has experienced 325 crimes and a crime rate of 9.33 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W14 8AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W14 8AB, encompassing approximately 4386 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

W14 8AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 7
  • Earls Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Stafford Terrace with total crimes: 5

MELBURY ROAD, W14 8AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.5275.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.79-8.33%
Vehicle crime102.5166.67%
Theft from the person102.28400.00%
Shoplifting82.28300.00%
Other theft81.82300.00%
Public order71.8240.00%
Drugs61.60200.00%
Burglary41.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.9150.00%
Robbery10.68-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.229.09%
Violence and sexual offences122.7420.00%
Burglary62.740.00%
Vehicle crime61.37-45.45%
Public order51.370.00%
Robbery41.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Other theft20.68-83.33%
Drugs20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Shoplifting20.46-71.43%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1215.5033.33%
Vehicle crime112.7437.50%
Anti-social behaviour112.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.51-44.44%
Shoplifting72.28133.33%
Burglary61.60-25.00%
Public order51.3725.00%
Bicycle theft21.140.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.10-15.38%
Other theft92.5112.50%
Burglary82.0533.33%
Vehicle crime81.82-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson71.82250.00%
Public order41.600.00%
Shoplifting30.9150.00%
Robbery20.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.18-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.1018.18%
Vehicle crime112.96-15.38%
Other theft82.5133.33%
Burglary61.82200.00%
Public order41.370.00%
Robbery40.91100.00%
Theft from the person30.9150.00%
Shoplifting20.68-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.10-9.09%
Vehicle crime134.5644.44%
Anti-social behaviour112.96-26.67%
Shoplifting62.51-57.14%
Other theft61.37-50.00%
Drugs51.37150.00%
Public order41.14300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Burglary20.68-60.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Robbery20.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.020.00%
Shoplifting143.420.00%
Other theft123.190.00%
Vehicle crime92.740.00%
Burglary52.050.00%
Bicycle theft51.140.00%
Robbery41.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
April 202410
January 202418
December 202318
November 202320
October 202322

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202411
January 20248
December 202311
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 202411
January 202411
December 202313
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 202412
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
October 20235

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W14 8AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. Earls Terrace
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stafford Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Strangways Terrace
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Holland Gardens
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Radnor Terrace
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Sheldrake Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Fairfax Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Napier Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Russell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Warwick Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. B316
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Ilchester Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Melbury Court
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Oakwood Court
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 19. St Mary Abbot'S Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Napier Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Duchess Of Bedford'S Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Phillimore Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Pembroke Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Pembroke Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. St Mary Abbots Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Melbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Park Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Addison Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Oakwood Lane
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Abbotsbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1