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

Overview of Crime in W14 8QA

KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W14 8QA, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 117 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.88 per 1,000 population. This W14 8QA 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 8QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W14 8QA, encompassing approximately 9846 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W14 8QA area, explore the W14 8QA 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 (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (17) incidents (325.00% increase)

W14 8QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • North End Crescent with total crimes: 7

KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W14 8QA 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.230.00%
Drugs172.13325.00%
Vehicle crime141.73100.00%
Public order111.4283.33%
Other theft71.1275.00%
Theft from the person60.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.610.00%
Shoplifting50.51150.00%
Burglary40.51-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.4150.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.10-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour217.8223.53%
Violence and sexual offences112.13-56.00%
Burglary101.120.00%
Vehicle crime71.02-30.00%
Public order60.7120.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.610.00%
Drugs40.510.00%
Other theft40.41-69.23%
Robbery30.410.00%
Shoplifting20.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.20-33.33%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.34-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour172.5413.33%
Other theft131.7362.50%
Vehicle crime101.32-37.50%
Burglary101.0225.00%
Public order51.02-16.67%
Robbery30.510.00%
Bicycle theft30.3050.00%
Shoplifting30.30-40.00%
Theft from the person20.30100.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.877.41%
Vehicle crime162.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.52500.00%
Burglary81.22-20.00%
Other theft80.8133.33%
Public order60.810.00%
Shoplifting50.610.00%
Drugs40.5133.33%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.55-6.90%
Vehicle crime162.74-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour151.62-6.25%
Burglary101.5266.67%
Public order61.02-33.33%
Other theft60.61-66.67%
Theft from the person30.610.00%
Drugs30.30-57.14%
Robbery20.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.20-66.67%
Other crime20.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.20100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.580.00%
Other theft182.950.00%
Vehicle crime171.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour161.730.00%
Public order91.620.00%
Drugs70.910.00%
Burglary60.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.610.00%
Robbery30.610.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202421
April 202417
January 202415
December 202315
November 202316

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202410
January 202416
December 202316
November 202317

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
April 202425
January 202429
December 202327
November 202329

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 202413
January 20248
December 20236
November 202318

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
April 202410
January 20248
December 202310
November 20236

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
January 202412
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
November 20232

A total of 3 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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. North End Crescent
    Total7
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Earls Terrace
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Strangways Terrace
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holland Gardens
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fitzjames Avenue
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Radnor Terrace
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 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. Mornington Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fenelon Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Warwick Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Oakwood Court
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Gorleston Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Addison Bridge Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Stonor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lisgar Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Beckford Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. St Mary Abbot'S Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Napier Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Hazlitt Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lyons Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Avonmore Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Avonmore Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. St Mary Abbots Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Melbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Park Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Kensington (Olympia)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1