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 77 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.33 per 1,000 population. This W8 4AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W8 postcode area, which has experienced 187 crimes and a crime rate of 10.27 per 1,000 population (August 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 Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (1700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W8 4AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Court Place with total crimes: 9
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

VICARAGE GATE, W8 4AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 theft4527.8721.62%
Theft from the person367.79176.92%
Anti-social behaviour196.2390.00%
Vehicle crime153.297.14%
Public order102.6042.86%
Violence and sexual offences91.73-18.18%
Burglary71.56-36.36%
Shoplifting61.2150.00%
Robbery51.0425.00%
Drugs30.87-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.52-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3722.330.00%
Vehicle crime146.4175.00%
Theft from the person132.428.33%
Violence and sexual offences112.25-54.17%
Burglary111.9022.22%
Anti-social behaviour101.90-56.52%
Public order71.7316.67%
Drugs71.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.21-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.0466.67%
Robbery40.870.00%
Shoplifting40.69-33.33%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3724.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences246.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour234.150.00%
Theft from the person123.980.00%
Burglary92.080.00%
Vehicle crime81.560.00%
Drugs71.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.210.00%
Public order61.210.00%
Shoplifting61.040.00%
Bicycle theft31.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
May 20241
April 20246
January 202419
December 202320
November 202321
October 20239
September 202311
August 202324

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202413
January 202418
December 20238
November 202319
October 202319
September 202310
August 202323

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20247
January 20247
December 202311
November 20231
October 20237
September 202311
August 20239

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232
September 20236
August 20237

A total of 256 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202414
January 202432
December 202335
November 202346
October 202345
September 202337
August 202337

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20249
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 202315
September 202314
August 20238

A total of 181 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202412
January 202445
December 202325
November 202327
October 202336
September 202313
August 202312

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202413
January 20246
December 20237
November 202313
October 20236
September 20234
August 20236

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237
August 20237

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 202310
October 202310
September 20237
August 20236

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Old Court Place
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hornton Place
    Total5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. West Mall
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Palace Green
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Campden House Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Palace Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rabbit Row
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Berkeley Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Brunswick Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Inverness Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Melon Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 15. Edge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Jameson Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Young Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. York House Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Derry Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Campden Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Kensington Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Campden Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Kensington Palace Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Kensington Mall
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Farmer Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Holland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Drayson Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Kensington Church Court
    Total1
    Other theft1