W2 4XE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W2 4XE

W2 4XE, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.05 per 1,000 population. This W2 4XE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W2 postcode area, which has experienced 689 crimes and a crime rate of 15.53 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W2 4XE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W2 4XE, encompassing approximately 11232 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-51.52% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-54.39% decrease)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)

W2 4XE Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Stephen'S Mews with total crimes: 7
  • Westbourne Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Colville Mews with total crimes: 7

W2 4XE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3215.05-51.52%
Violence and sexual offences262.85-54.39%
Other theft232.31109.09%
Burglary192.055.56%
Vehicle crime191.695.56%
Shoplifting131.69550.00%
Theft from the person101.16-65.52%
Criminal damage and arson100.89-9.09%
Drugs70.89-80.56%
Public order50.62-61.54%
Bicycle theft40.450.00%
Robbery10.36-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6625.4617.86%
Violence and sexual offences575.8890.00%
Drugs365.07500.00%
Theft from the person293.20123.08%
Vehicle crime182.58-5.26%
Burglary181.6050.00%
Possession of weapons161.600.00%
Public order131.42116.67%
Other theft111.16-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson110.980.00%
Robbery40.980.00%
Bicycle theft40.3633.33%
Shoplifting20.36-90.48%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5616.1140.00%
Violence and sexual offences304.9915.38%
Shoplifting212.67110.00%
Vehicle crime191.875.56%
Other theft131.69-35.00%
Theft from the person131.1630.00%
Burglary121.16-20.00%
Public order61.07-25.00%
Drugs60.53500.00%
Bicycle theft30.53200.00%
Other crime20.270.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4014.3314.29%
Violence and sexual offences263.5644.44%
Other theft202.310.00%
Vehicle crime181.7863.64%
Burglary151.60-28.57%
Theft from the person101.34-23.08%
Shoplifting100.89-56.52%
Public order80.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.3650.00%
Robbery30.27-40.00%
Other crime20.27100.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.09-83.33%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3515.2275.00%
Shoplifting233.12187.50%
Burglary212.0540.00%
Other theft201.87-25.93%
Violence and sexual offences181.78-50.00%
Theft from the person131.60-48.00%
Vehicle crime111.16-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.980.00%
Public order60.71-14.29%
Drugs60.53200.00%
Robbery50.53150.00%
Bicycle theft20.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.960.00%
Other theft273.20-25.00%
Theft from the person252.4092.31%
Anti-social behaviour202.23-50.00%
Burglary151.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime121.349.09%
Criminal damage and arson81.07-50.00%
Shoplifting80.71-11.11%
Public order70.710.00%
Bicycle theft60.62-40.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Robbery20.18100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4019.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences363.5612.50%
Other theft363.2044.00%
Burglary303.2030.43%
Criminal damage and arson162.67220.00%
Theft from the person131.4230.00%
Vehicle crime111.16-15.38%
Bicycle theft100.9866.67%
Shoplifting90.89-10.00%
Public order70.8016.67%
Other crime20.620.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Robbery10.18-75.00%
Drugs10.09-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4015.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences323.560.00%
Other theft252.850.00%
Burglary232.230.00%
Vehicle crime132.050.00%
Theft from the person101.160.00%
Shoplifting100.890.00%
Public order60.890.00%
Bicycle theft60.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.530.00%
Robbery40.450.00%
Drugs30.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
April 202412
January 202415
December 202321
November 202315
October 202330
September 202323

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202436
April 20246
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
April 202413
January 202420
December 202320
November 202327
October 202336
September 202325

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
April 202419
January 202418
December 202311
November 202312
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 329 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202466
April 202456
January 202440
December 202335
November 202320
October 202340
September 202340

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
April 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202457
April 202430
January 202426
December 202318
November 202336
October 202336
September 202332

A total of 123 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202429
April 202413
January 202410
December 202313
November 202325
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 202316
September 20235

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 202421
January 202410
December 202323
November 20238
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W2 4XE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Stephen'S Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Westbourne Grove
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Colville Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Linden Gardens
    Total7
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Princes Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Westbourne Grove Terrace
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Durham Terrace
    Total6
    Burglary4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Ledbury Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Simon Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Prince'S Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Pembridge Villas
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Powis Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Lonsdale Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Moscow Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Garway Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kildare Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Lambton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Portobello Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Pembridge Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Pembridge Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Rosehart Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Monmouth Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Hereford Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Redan Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hatherley Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Westbourne Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 28. St Stephen'S Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Westbourne Park Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Ledbury Mews North
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1