VICARAGE GATE, W8 4AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 4AQ

VICARAGE GATE, W8 4AQ, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.22 per 1,000 population. This W8 4AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W8 postcode area, which has experienced 261 crimes and a crime rate of 14.33 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W8 4AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 4AQ, encompassing approximately 5776 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W8 4AQ area, explore the W8 4AQ 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 (22.22% increase)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)

W8 4AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Hornton Place with total crimes: 9
  • Old Court Place with total crimes: 8

VICARAGE GATE, W8 4AQ 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 Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.2222.22%
Other theft203.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.4621.43%
Theft from the person162.9445.45%
Shoplifting92.7728.57%
Burglary81.56166.67%
Public order71.38133.33%
Bicycle theft31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5250.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-50.00%
Robbery20.35100.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.331700.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.120.00%
Theft from the person112.420.00%
Other theft101.900.00%
Shoplifting71.730.00%
Vehicle crime41.210.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Public order30.520.00%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.17-83.33%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1414.89-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour132.42-27.78%
Shoplifting132.25116.67%
Theft from the person122.25-73.33%
Vehicle crime92.0880.00%
Burglary71.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.21-68.42%
Public order51.0466.67%
Bicycle theft30.87200.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.17-87.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4526.4980.00%
Other theft327.79-8.57%
Violence and sexual offences195.54-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.29125.00%
Robbery83.12100.00%
Burglary71.38-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson71.21250.00%
Shoplifting61.21-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.04-44.44%
Public order30.87-50.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3522.68-23.91%
Theft from the person256.06-7.41%
Violence and sexual offences204.33-4.76%
Burglary113.461000.00%
Vehicle crime91.9012.50%
Anti-social behaviour81.56-57.89%
Shoplifting71.38-46.15%
Public order61.21-40.00%
Robbery41.04-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-71.43%
Drugs20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.170.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4628.562.22%
Theft from the person277.96-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.67133.33%
Anti-social behaviour193.640.00%
Shoplifting133.29116.67%
Public order102.250.00%
Vehicle crime81.73-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.38250.00%
Robbery71.2140.00%
Bicycle theft31.210.00%
Drugs20.52-33.33%
Burglary10.35-85.71%
Other crime10.170.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4527.870.00%
Theft from the person367.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour196.230.00%
Vehicle crime153.290.00%
Public order102.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.730.00%
Burglary71.560.00%
Shoplifting61.210.00%
Robbery51.040.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202410
April 202414
January 202432
December 202335
November 202346
October 202345

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20247
January 20247
December 202311
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
April 202413
January 202418
December 20238
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 172 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
April 202412
January 202445
December 202325
November 202327
October 202336

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202418
May 20241
April 20246
January 202419
December 202320
November 202321
October 20239

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20249
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202413
January 20246
December 20237
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 4AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Hornton Place
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Old Court Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Berkeley Gardens
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 6. Hornton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Peel Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. West Mall
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 10. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Newcombe Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Palace Green
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Holland Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kensington Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Melon Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Vicarage Gate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gregory Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 20. Campden Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Gloucester Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Campden Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Vicarage Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Palace Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Palace Gardens Terrace
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Kensington Mall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Strathmore Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Holland Street
    Total1
    Other theft1