W14 8DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W14 8DU

W14 8DU, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.24 per 1,000 population. This W14 8DU 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 8DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W14 8DU, encompassing approximately 3547 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-58.62% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

W14 8DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodstock Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Elsham Road with total crimes: 9
  • Lower Addison Gardens with total crimes: 7

W14 8DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.2427.78%
Anti-social behaviour126.48-58.62%
Other theft93.3828.57%
Burglary92.5450.00%
Drugs82.54300.00%
Vehicle crime52.26-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.41400.00%
Theft from the person41.41-42.86%
Shoplifting41.130.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Public order20.56-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.28-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2926.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences188.18800.00%
Vehicle crime85.070.00%
Theft from the person72.260.00%
Other theft71.97600.00%
Public order71.970.00%
Burglary61.970.00%
Shoplifting41.690.00%
Robbery31.130.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.85-60.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.10-66.67%
Theft from the person31.4150.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%
Other theft10.28-83.33%
Public order10.28-91.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.50275.00%
Public order124.23500.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.380.00%
Other theft62.540.00%
Vehicle crime51.690.00%
Theft from the person21.410.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.69-76.47%
Public order21.13-33.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2724.2458.82%
Violence and sexual offences177.616.25%
Other theft104.79-23.08%
Burglary92.8280.00%
Vehicle crime72.5475.00%
Theft from the person51.9725.00%
Public order31.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-40.00%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%
Robbery10.56-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1719.4513.33%
Violence and sexual offences164.79-20.00%
Other theft134.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.6666.67%
Burglary51.4166.67%
Vehicle crime41.4133.33%
Theft from the person41.13-33.33%
Robbery31.1350.00%
Public order10.85-90.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.640.00%
Other theft134.230.00%
Public order103.660.00%
Theft from the person62.820.00%
Bicycle theft41.690.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Drugs30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202429
April 20249
January 202427
December 202317
November 202315

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202418
July 20242
May 20245
April 202415
March 20244
January 202417
December 202316
November 202320

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
January 202410
December 202313
November 202313

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
May 20241
April 20242
January 20249
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
May 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
May 20241
April 202412
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodstock Grove
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Elsham Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lower Addison Gardens
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Holland Park
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Hansard Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 6. Penzance Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Pottery Lane
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. St James'S Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Holland Park Gardens
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lorne Gardens
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Ladbroke Mews
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 12. Penzance Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Swanscombe Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 14. Queensdale Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Royal Crescent Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Taverners Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Holland Park Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Princedale Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 20. Lansdowne Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Russell Gardens Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Darnley Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Queensdale Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Royal Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Upper Addison Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. A402
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Norland Square
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Prince'S Yard
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Boyne Terrace Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Addison Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1