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

Overview of Crime in W14 8AF

MELBURY ROAD, W14 8AF, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.97 per 1,000 population. This W14 8AF 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 8AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W14 8AF, encompassing approximately 3917 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W14 8AF area, explore the W14 8AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)

W14 8AF 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 8AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.97-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour124.0850.00%
Other theft113.06450.00%
Vehicle crime112.8183.33%
Shoplifting102.81233.33%
Theft from the person82.55100.00%
Public order72.0416.67%
Drugs61.79200.00%
Burglary41.53-42.86%
Robbery21.02-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.3638.46%
Anti-social behaviour84.59-20.00%
Burglary72.0416.67%
Public order61.7920.00%
Vehicle crime61.53-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.530.00%
Robbery51.2866.67%
Theft from the person41.28-42.86%
Shoplifting31.02-62.50%
Other theft20.77-81.82%
Drugs20.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1520.677.14%
Violence and sexual offences133.83-48.00%
Other theft113.3222.22%
Anti-social behaviour102.8111.11%
Shoplifting82.550.00%
Theft from the person72.040.00%
Burglary61.79-25.00%
Public order51.5366.67%
Robbery31.28-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.4831.58%
Vehicle crime146.387.69%
Other theft93.57-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.30-25.00%
Shoplifting82.30100.00%
Burglary82.0433.33%
Robbery42.040.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.16-13.64%
Vehicle crime134.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.32-14.29%
Other theft103.0642.86%
Burglary62.5550.00%
Theft from the person51.5366.67%
Shoplifting41.28-55.56%
Robbery41.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Public order30.77-57.14%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.724.76%
Anti-social behaviour145.62-12.50%
Vehicle crime133.5718.18%
Shoplifting93.32-47.06%
Other theft72.30-58.82%
Public order71.79600.00%
Burglary41.790.00%
Robbery31.02-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-40.00%
Theft from the person30.770.00%
Drugs30.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.77-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2127.820.00%
Other theft175.360.00%
Shoplifting174.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.340.00%
Vehicle crime114.080.00%
Bicycle theft72.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.790.00%
Burglary41.280.00%
Robbery41.020.00%
Theft from the person31.020.00%
Drugs30.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 202410
January 20249
December 202312
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 202411
January 20249
December 202310
November 20237
October 202317

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 202415
January 202414
December 202313
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
April 202413
January 202425
December 202319
November 202322
October 202321

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
January 20249
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W14 8AF 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. Radnor Terrace
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Allen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Fairfax Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Napier Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Warwick Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. B316
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Ilchester Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Melbury Court
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Oakwood Court
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 19. St Mary Abbot'S Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Napier Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Shaftesbury Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Adam And Eve Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Wynnstay Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Phillimore Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Phillimore Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Pembroke Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Pembroke Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. St Mary Abbots Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Melbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Park Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1