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

Overview of Crime in W14 8LN

MELBURY ROAD, W14 8LN, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.97 per 1,000 population. This W14 8LN 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 8LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W14 8LN, encompassing approximately 5511 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

W14 8LN 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
  • Strangways Terrace with total crimes: 5

MELBURY ROAD, W14 8LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.97120.00%
Vehicle crime113.9983.33%
Other theft92.00350.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.63-40.00%
Theft from the person91.63350.00%
Public order81.6314.29%
Drugs61.45200.00%
Burglary41.09-42.86%
Shoplifting40.73100.00%
Bicycle theft30.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Robbery10.36-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1511.2566.67%
Violence and sexual offences102.720.00%
Public order71.8140.00%
Burglary71.2716.67%
Vehicle crime61.27-40.00%
Robbery41.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Other theft20.54-81.82%
Drugs20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Shoplifting20.36-66.67%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1111.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime101.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.81-10.00%
Shoplifting61.63100.00%
Burglary61.09-14.29%
Public order51.0966.67%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.97-4.76%
Other theft113.6322.22%
Anti-social behaviour102.0011.11%
Vehicle crime101.81-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson81.81300.00%
Burglary71.450.00%
Shoplifting31.2750.00%
Public order30.54-25.00%
Robbery20.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Theft from the person10.36-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.615.00%
Vehicle crime133.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.36-10.00%
Other theft91.63-47.06%
Burglary71.63250.00%
Public order41.270.00%
Robbery40.73100.00%
Theft from the person40.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.73-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.42-16.67%
Other theft173.6321.43%
Vehicle crime133.0862.50%
Anti-social behaviour102.36-16.67%
Shoplifting51.81-64.29%
Drugs50.91150.00%
Public order40.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-40.00%
Theft from the person20.54100.00%
Robbery20.36-50.00%
Burglary20.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.36-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.600.00%
Other theft144.350.00%
Shoplifting142.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.540.00%
Vehicle crime82.180.00%
Burglary61.450.00%
Bicycle theft51.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.910.00%
Robbery40.910.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202410
April 202410
January 202420
December 202321
November 202320
October 202324

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 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 202411
January 202411
December 20239
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
April 20249
January 202410
December 20239
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 202314

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 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

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 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 202410
January 202410
December 202313
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20248
December 20232
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

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 8LN 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. 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. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Fairfax Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Napier Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Russell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Warwick Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. B316
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Ilchester Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Melbury Court
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oakwood Court
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Addison Bridge Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. St Mary Abbot'S Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Napier Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Phillimore Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Pembroke Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Pembroke Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. St Mary Abbots Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Melbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Park Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Kensington (Olympia)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Olympia Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Addison Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1