SOMERSET SQUARE, W14 8EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W14 8EE

SOMERSET SQUARE, W14 8EE, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.15 per 1,000 population. This W14 8EE 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 8EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W14 8EE, encompassing approximately 6798 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (1400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-47.62% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

W14 8EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elsham Road with total crimes: 9
  • Lower Addison Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Strangways Terrace with total crimes: 5

SOMERSET SQUARE, W14 8EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.151400.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.21-47.62%
Vehicle crime81.6233.33%
Burglary81.18-11.11%
Public order71.1840.00%
Other theft51.03400.00%
Theft from the person50.74400.00%
Drugs40.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59200.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour217.06250.00%
Burglary93.0928.57%
Vehicle crime61.320.00%
Public order50.8825.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Other theft10.15-66.67%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.74-35.71%
Burglary71.3216.67%
Vehicle crime61.03-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.88-72.73%
Public order40.88100.00%
Other theft30.59-25.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-66.67%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2210.4469.23%
Violence and sexual offences143.24-6.67%
Vehicle crime102.0625.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.47600.00%
Burglary61.0320.00%
Other theft40.88300.00%
Bicycle theft30.590.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.2115.38%
Anti-social behaviour132.21-7.14%
Vehicle crime81.9133.33%
Burglary51.18150.00%
Public order20.74-60.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Other theft10.15-91.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.0040.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.0618.18%
Other theft121.91100.00%
Vehicle crime61.76-25.00%
Drugs60.8850.00%
Public order50.88150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7450.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Burglary20.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.620.00%
Vehicle crime81.470.00%
Other theft61.180.00%
Drugs40.880.00%
Burglary40.590.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.290.00%
Public order20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20246
January 202410
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
April 20246
January 202422
December 202313
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20241
April 20249
January 202414
December 202315
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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 8EE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Elsham Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Lower Addison Gardens
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Strangways Terrace
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Holland Gardens
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fairfax Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Napier Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Russell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sinclair Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 10. Ilchester Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Oakwood Court
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Russell Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Napier Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Russell Gardens Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Mary Abbots Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Melbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Park Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Kensington (Olympia)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Olympia Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Addison Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Oakwood Lane
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Abbotsbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Maclise Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1