KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W14 8NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W14 8NL

KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W14 8NL, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.53 per 1,000 population. This W14 8NL 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 8NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W14 8NL, encompassing approximately 11018 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (155.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Drugs: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)

W14 8NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • North End Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Strangways Terrace with total crimes: 5

KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W14 8NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.53155.56%
Anti-social behaviour182.09-18.18%
Drugs151.63200.00%
Vehicle crime131.36160.00%
Public order101.1866.67%
Other theft70.91133.33%
Theft from the person50.640.00%
Burglary50.45-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Robbery10.09-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour226.4429.41%
Violence and sexual offences92.00-60.87%
Burglary80.82-27.27%
Public order60.7350.00%
Vehicle crime50.54-37.50%
Drugs50.45150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.450.00%
Robbery30.3650.00%
Other theft30.27-57.14%
Other crime20.27100.00%
Bicycle theft20.18-33.33%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.26-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour172.09-19.05%
Burglary111.5437.50%
Vehicle crime81.00-33.33%
Other theft70.73-12.50%
Public order40.64-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Robbery20.27100.00%
Theft from the person20.18100.00%
Drugs20.18-33.33%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.5321.74%
Anti-social behaviour212.5440.00%
Vehicle crime121.919.09%
Criminal damage and arson111.09450.00%
Burglary81.00-20.00%
Other theft80.7360.00%
Public order70.7316.67%
Bicycle theft30.6450.00%
Drugs30.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.09-50.00%
Robbery10.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.539.52%
Anti-social behaviour152.090.00%
Vehicle crime111.36-21.43%
Burglary101.00100.00%
Public order60.91-14.29%
Other theft50.54-72.22%
Drugs30.45-66.67%
Robbery20.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.18-71.43%
Theft from the person20.180.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.440.00%
Other theft181.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.630.00%
Vehicle crime141.360.00%
Drugs91.270.00%
Public order70.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.640.00%
Burglary50.640.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 202318

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 20248
January 202412
December 202311
November 202314

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 202411
January 20248
December 202310
November 20235

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
April 202417
January 202421
December 202315
November 202315

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 202411
December 20232
November 20237

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20249
April 202423
January 202428
December 202323
November 202321

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W14 8NL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. North End Crescent
    Total7
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Fitzjames Avenue
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Radnor Terrace
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Fairfax Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Napier Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Russell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Mornington Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Warwick Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Oakwood Court
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Russell Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Porten Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Gorleston Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Addison Bridge Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Stonor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lisgar Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Beckford Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. St Mary Abbot'S Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Napier Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Hazlitt Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lyons Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Avonmore Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Avonmore Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St Mary Abbots Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Melbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Kensington (Olympia)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Olympia Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1