PARK CLOSE, W14 8ND Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W14 8ND

PARK CLOSE, W14 8ND, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.84 per 1,000 population. This W14 8ND 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 8ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W14 8ND, encompassing approximately 2544 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

W14 8ND 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

PARK CLOSE, W14 8ND Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1631.84-11.11%
Other theft106.29900.00%
Vehicle crime103.9366.67%
Shoplifting103.93233.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.93125.00%
Theft from the person83.54100.00%
Drugs63.14500.00%
Public order62.3650.00%
Burglary22.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Robbery10.79-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.01100.00%
Vehicle crime67.08-50.00%
Burglary62.3620.00%
Theft from the person42.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.57-50.00%
Public order41.57-20.00%
Robbery41.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.570.00%
Shoplifting31.18-62.50%
Bicycle theft21.18100.00%
Other theft10.79-92.31%
Drugs10.390.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1327.5244.44%
Vehicle crime125.1120.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.72-52.63%
Shoplifting83.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.14100.00%
Theft from the person63.140.00%
Public order52.3666.67%
Burglary51.970.00%
Robbery21.97-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.79-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1928.3018.75%
Vehicle crime107.47-16.67%
Other theft93.93-10.00%
Shoplifting83.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.14166.67%
Burglary53.14-16.67%
Robbery41.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.57-63.64%
Public order31.570.00%
Bicycle theft21.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1629.09-20.00%
Vehicle crime126.2933.33%
Anti-social behaviour114.7257.14%
Other theft104.3242.86%
Burglary63.93200.00%
Theft from the person52.3666.67%
Shoplifting41.97-55.56%
Robbery41.5733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.570.00%
Public order31.18-40.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2028.305.26%
Shoplifting97.86-47.06%
Vehicle crime93.54-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.54-41.67%
Other theft72.75-53.33%
Public order52.75400.00%
Robbery31.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-40.00%
Theft from the person31.18-25.00%
Drugs31.18200.00%
Burglary21.18-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.79-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1937.740.00%
Shoplifting177.470.00%
Other theft156.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.900.00%
Vehicle crime104.720.00%
Burglary53.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.970.00%
Theft from the person41.970.00%
Bicycle theft41.570.00%
Robbery31.570.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20248
January 20244
December 202311
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 202413
January 20249
December 202310
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202412
January 202410
December 202312
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
April 20249
January 202419
December 202316
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

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 20241
August 20243
January 20248
December 20233
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W14 8ND 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. Allen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Napier Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Warwick Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. B316
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 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. St Mary Abbot'S Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Napier Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Adam And Eve Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Wynnstay Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Phillimore Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Duchess Of Bedford'S Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Phillimore Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Pembroke Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Pembroke Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. St Mary Abbots Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Melbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Park Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Oakwood Lane
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Abbotsbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1