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

Overview of Crime in W14 8LS

MELBURY ROAD, W14 8LS, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.41 per 1,000 population. This W14 8LS 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 8LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W14 8LS, encompassing approximately 4015 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)

W14 8LS 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 8LS 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.4117.65%
Vehicle crime114.9883.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.74-8.33%
Shoplifting102.74233.33%
Other theft92.49800.00%
Theft from the person92.24200.00%
Drugs62.24200.00%
Public order61.49100.00%
Burglary31.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.7550.00%
Robbery10.75-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.9488.89%
Anti-social behaviour124.239.09%
Vehicle crime62.99-45.45%
Burglary61.490.00%
Robbery51.4966.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.250.00%
Theft from the person31.00-40.00%
Shoplifting30.75-62.50%
Public order30.75-40.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Other theft10.50-92.86%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1418.6855.56%
Anti-social behaviour113.490.00%
Vehicle crime112.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.74-52.63%
Shoplifting82.2460.00%
Burglary61.99-33.33%
Theft from the person51.490.00%
Public order51.2566.67%
Robbery31.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.920.00%
Vehicle crime114.73-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.74-15.38%
Burglary92.7428.57%
Other theft92.24-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.24166.67%
Shoplifting51.9966.67%
Robbery31.25-25.00%
Public order30.75-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.92-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour134.7318.18%
Vehicle crime123.24-14.29%
Other theft102.9966.67%
Burglary72.49250.00%
Theft from the person51.7466.67%
Public order41.25-33.33%
Robbery41.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-25.00%
Shoplifting30.75-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.425.00%
Vehicle crime145.2316.67%
Anti-social behaviour113.49-21.43%
Public order62.74500.00%
Shoplifting61.49-64.71%
Other theft61.49-50.00%
Drugs51.49150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.250.00%
Theft from the person31.00-25.00%
Burglary20.75-66.67%
Robbery20.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.50-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.650.00%
Shoplifting174.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.230.00%
Other theft123.490.00%
Vehicle crime122.990.00%
Burglary62.990.00%
Bicycle theft61.490.00%
Theft from the person41.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.000.00%
Robbery41.000.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
April 20249
January 202419
December 202319
November 202321
October 202320

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 202414
January 20249
December 202310
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 202317

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 202411
January 202411
December 202312
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 202411
January 202411
December 202313
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

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 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

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 8LS 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. Sheldrake Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Russell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Warwick Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. B316
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Ilchester Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Melbury Court
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Oakwood Court
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 19. St Mary Abbot'S Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Napier Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Wynnstay Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Phillimore Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Duchess Of Bedford'S Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Phillimore Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Pembroke Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Pembroke Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. St Mary Abbots Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Melbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Park Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Addison Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1