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

Overview of Crime in W14 8QZ

KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W14 8QZ, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.15 per 1,000 population. This W14 8QZ 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 8QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W14 8QZ, encompassing approximately 7918 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (17) incidents (325.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)

W14 8QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Police Station with total crimes: 7
  • North End Crescent with total crimes: 7

KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W14 8QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.15133.33%
Drugs173.54325.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.15-22.73%
Vehicle crime122.1550.00%
Public order111.5283.33%
Other theft81.39100.00%
Theft from the person71.010.00%
Burglary50.88-50.00%
Shoplifting50.63150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.630.00%
Bicycle theft30.5150.00%
Robbery20.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour229.9829.41%
Violence and sexual offences122.78-45.45%
Burglary101.5225.00%
Vehicle crime81.26-42.86%
Public order61.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.760.00%
Drugs40.510.00%
Other theft40.51-66.67%
Robbery30.5150.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Shoplifting20.25-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.49-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour172.7830.77%
Vehicle crime142.150.00%
Other theft121.779.09%
Burglary81.520.00%
Shoplifting61.0120.00%
Public order60.7620.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.8918.52%
Vehicle crime144.04-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour131.77-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson131.64550.00%
Other theft111.6457.14%
Burglary81.3914.29%
Shoplifting51.010.00%
Public order50.630.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Robbery20.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.25100.00%
Theft from the person10.25-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.37-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour153.41-28.57%
Vehicle crime151.89-11.76%
Other theft71.89-58.82%
Burglary70.88133.33%
Public order50.88-16.67%
Theft from the person40.63300.00%
Robbery30.510.00%
Drugs30.38-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.27-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour213.91-8.70%
Other theft172.65-5.56%
Vehicle crime172.1588.89%
Drugs72.15133.33%
Public order60.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.76-14.29%
Robbery30.76-25.00%
Burglary30.38-62.50%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.13-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour234.290.00%
Other theft182.900.00%
Vehicle crime92.270.00%
Burglary81.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.010.00%
Bicycle theft50.880.00%
Robbery40.630.00%
Shoplifting40.510.00%
Public order30.510.00%
Drugs30.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 202412
January 202411
December 20237
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

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 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202412
April 202422
January 202432
December 202327
November 202331
October 202334

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 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 20233

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202422
April 202417
January 202413
December 202315
November 202321
October 202323

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 202414
January 202414
December 202315
November 202317
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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
April 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 202413
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Holland Gardens
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fitzjames Avenue
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Radnor Terrace
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Fairfax Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Napier Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Russell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Ilchester Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Melbury Court
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Oakwood Court
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Gorleston Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Addison Bridge Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Stonor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lisgar Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Beckford Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Cromwell Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St Mary Abbot'S Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Napier Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Avonmore Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Avonmore Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Pembroke Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Pembroke Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. St Mary Abbots Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1