KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET, W8 4BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 4BG

KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET, W8 4BG, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 141 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.72 per 1,000 population. This W8 4BG 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 4BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 4BG, encompassing approximately 7149 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)

W8 4BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Hornton Place with total crimes: 9

KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET, W8 4BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2819.7275.00%
Violence and sexual offences263.924.00%
Theft from the person213.64133.33%
Other theft202.94122.22%
Shoplifting122.80-7.69%
Public order81.68100.00%
Burglary71.12250.00%
Bicycle theft40.9833.33%
Robbery30.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4250.00%
Vehicle crime30.42-40.00%
Drugs30.42200.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.592400.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.500.00%
Shoplifting132.240.00%
Other theft91.820.00%
Theft from the person91.26800.00%
Vehicle crime51.260.00%
Public order40.70300.00%
Bicycle theft30.560.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.42-84.62%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2015.521900.00%
Other theft182.801700.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.520.00%
Shoplifting142.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.960.00%
Vehicle crime81.820.00%
Burglary71.120.00%
Public order50.980.00%
Robbery30.700.00%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.28-97.22%
Theft from the person10.14-97.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4825.3160.00%
Other theft366.71-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences225.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.0810.53%
Shoplifting102.9411.11%
Public order81.4033.33%
Vehicle crime81.12-27.27%
Burglary81.12-42.86%
Robbery81.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.1233.33%
Bicycle theft21.12100.00%
Other crime20.280.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3823.36-20.83%
Theft from the person305.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.20-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour193.08-13.64%
Burglary142.66600.00%
Vehicle crime111.9622.22%
Shoplifting91.54-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson61.26-33.33%
Robbery60.84-25.00%
Public order60.84-50.00%
Drugs30.840.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4826.574.35%
Theft from the person306.71-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences264.2062.50%
Anti-social behaviour223.64-12.00%
Shoplifting173.0830.77%
Public order122.389.09%
Vehicle crime91.68-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson91.26125.00%
Robbery81.26100.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Bicycle theft30.42-25.00%
Burglary20.42-80.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4627.550.00%
Theft from the person396.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour255.450.00%
Vehicle crime213.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.940.00%
Shoplifting132.240.00%
Public order111.820.00%
Burglary101.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.400.00%
Robbery40.560.00%
Bicycle theft40.560.00%
Drugs30.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 216 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20249
April 202418
March 20241
January 202436
December 202338
November 202348
October 202346

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20247
January 20248
December 202314
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202416
April 202416
January 202421
December 202319
November 202322
October 202325

A total of 199 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
July 20241
April 202420
March 20241
January 202448
December 202330
November 202330
October 202339

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202425
July 20241
May 20242
April 202413
January 202422
December 202322
November 202326
October 202316

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20248
January 20248
December 202311
November 20239
October 202321

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
April 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
April 202414
January 202410
December 20239
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Hornton Place
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Old Court Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person3
    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. Peel Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. West Mall
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 10. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Sheldrake Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Newcombe Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Palace Green
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Holland Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kensington Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Melon Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Vicarage Gate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gregory Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 22. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Airlie Gardens
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Campden Hill
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Campden Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Gloucester Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Campden Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Vicarage Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Palace Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1