W14 8LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W14 8LH

W14 8LH, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.11 per 1,000 population. This W14 8LH 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 8LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W14 8LH, encompassing approximately 7681 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-54.17% decrease)

W14 8LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elsham Road with total crimes: 9
  • Earls Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Strangways Terrace with total crimes: 5

W14 8LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.11150.00%
Vehicle crime152.60114.29%
Anti-social behaviour111.95-54.17%
Public order101.43100.00%
Drugs81.30700.00%
Other theft81.04700.00%
Theft from the person71.040.00%
Burglary70.9116.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour247.81140.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.120.00%
Vehicle crime71.04-22.22%
Burglary60.91-25.00%
Public order50.7866.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.13-66.67%
Other theft10.13-87.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.16-23.08%
Vehicle crime91.30-25.00%
Other theft81.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.04-57.89%
Burglary81.04-20.00%
Shoplifting31.04200.00%
Public order30.39-40.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.26-33.33%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.478.33%
Vehicle crime121.6920.00%
Burglary101.5625.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.30350.00%
Other theft81.1760.00%
Public order51.0425.00%
Bicycle theft30.650.00%
Robbery20.39-33.33%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.465.56%
Anti-social behaviour122.470.00%
Vehicle crime101.560.00%
Burglary81.3060.00%
Other theft51.04-68.75%
Public order40.65-33.33%
Robbery30.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-50.00%
Theft from the person20.26100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.80-21.74%
Other theft162.3445.45%
Anti-social behaviour122.080.00%
Vehicle crime101.56-9.09%
Public order61.300.00%
Burglary50.78-16.67%
Drugs50.6566.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.650.00%
Robbery30.520.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences2310.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.990.00%
Other theft111.560.00%
Vehicle crime111.430.00%
Burglary61.430.00%
Bicycle theft50.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.650.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
April 20248
January 202419
December 202319
November 202318
October 202323

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202424
April 202410
January 202413
December 202312
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 20249
January 202412
December 202310
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20248
January 202410
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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 8LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Elsham Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Earls Terrace
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Radnor Terrace
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Fairfax Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Napier Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Russell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 10. Sinclair Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 11. Warwick Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ilchester Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Melbury Court
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oakwood Court
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Russell Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Addison Bridge Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. St Mary Abbot'S Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Napier Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Russell Gardens Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hazlitt Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Avonmore Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Avonmore Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St Mary Abbots Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Melbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Park Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Kensington (Olympia)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Olympia Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Addison Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Oakwood Lane
    Total1
    Theft from the person1