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

Overview of Crime in W14 8NW

KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W14 8NW, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 99 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.14 per 1,000 population. This W14 8NW 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 8NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W14 8NW, encompassing approximately 8156 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Drugs: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

W14 8NW 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
  • Earls Terrace with total crimes: 6

KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W14 8NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.14137.50%
Drugs142.33366.67%
Anti-social behaviour141.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime121.7250.00%
Public order111.4783.33%
Other theft81.35166.67%
Theft from the person70.980.00%
Burglary40.86-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.4933.33%
Bicycle theft30.4950.00%
Robbery20.37-33.33%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour218.4623.53%
Burglary92.57-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.10-60.00%
Vehicle crime80.98-20.00%
Public order60.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Drugs30.370.00%
Robbery30.3750.00%
Other theft30.37-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.37-33.33%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.05-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour172.4530.77%
Vehicle crime102.08-23.08%
Burglary101.2325.00%
Other theft91.230.00%
Public order61.1020.00%
Shoplifting30.74200.00%
Bicycle theft30.3750.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.03-8.00%
Vehicle crime132.828.33%
Anti-social behaviour131.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.59500.00%
Other theft91.4750.00%
Burglary81.1014.29%
Public order50.980.00%
Robbery20.61-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.25100.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.12-75.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.934.17%
Anti-social behaviour133.06-31.58%
Vehicle crime121.59-14.29%
Burglary71.47250.00%
Other theft60.86-62.50%
Public order50.74-16.67%
Theft from the person40.61300.00%
Robbery30.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-66.67%
Drugs20.25-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.26-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour192.94-5.00%
Other theft162.3314.29%
Vehicle crime141.9655.56%
Drugs71.72133.33%
Public order60.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.740.00%
Robbery30.740.00%
Burglary20.37-75.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.12-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.310.00%
Other theft142.450.00%
Vehicle crime91.720.00%
Burglary81.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.980.00%
Bicycle theft40.740.00%
Drugs30.490.00%
Robbery30.370.00%
Shoplifting30.370.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20249
January 20249
December 20236
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 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 20234
November 20231

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
April 202420
January 202423
December 202325
November 202324
October 202327

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202421
April 202417
January 202413
December 202313
November 202319
October 202320

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 202410
January 202413
December 202312
November 202314
October 20239

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 202410
January 20248
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 202412
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W14 8NW 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. Earls Terrace
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Strangways Terrace
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Holland Gardens
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Fenelon Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. 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. Avonmore Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Avonmore Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Pembroke Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. St Mary Abbots Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Melbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Park Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Kensington (Olympia)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Olympia Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Addison Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1