W8 4LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 4LA

W8 4LA, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 148 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.28 per 1,000 population. This W8 4LA 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 4LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 4LA, encompassing approximately 7676 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W8 4LA area, explore the W8 4LA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (73.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-10.71% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (120.00% increase)

W8 4LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Hornton Place with total crimes: 9

W8 4LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2619.2873.33%
Violence and sexual offences253.39-10.71%
Theft from the person223.26120.00%
Other theft212.87133.33%
Shoplifting192.7446.15%
Burglary92.47200.00%
Vehicle crime71.1716.67%
Public order60.9120.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7850.00%
Other crime30.390.00%
Drugs30.39200.00%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.512700.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.650.00%
Shoplifting131.950.00%
Theft from the person101.69900.00%
Other theft91.300.00%
Vehicle crime61.170.00%
Public order50.78400.00%
Burglary30.650.00%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

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 order10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-50.00%

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 offences20.39-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2416.542300.00%
Other theft203.131900.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.610.00%
Shoplifting162.080.00%
Vehicle crime152.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.950.00%
Burglary81.690.00%
Public order61.040.00%
Robbery30.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

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 theft10.26-97.30%
Theft from the person10.13-97.83%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4626.4443.75%
Other theft375.992.78%
Violence and sexual offences304.8220.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.9146.67%
Shoplifting152.8750.00%
Vehicle crime141.9540.00%
Robbery111.82175.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.43150.00%
Public order71.3040.00%
Burglary70.91-56.25%
Other crime20.910.00%
Drugs10.26-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3621.23-12.20%
Theft from the person324.696.67%
Violence and sexual offences254.17-3.85%
Burglary163.26433.33%
Anti-social behaviour152.080.00%
Vehicle crime101.95-37.50%
Shoplifting101.30-52.38%
Public order51.30-54.55%
Robbery40.65-33.33%
Drugs40.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.52-63.64%
Other crime20.52100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4124.49-26.79%
Theft from the person305.34-26.83%
Violence and sexual offences263.9136.84%
Shoplifting213.3950.00%
Vehicle crime162.74-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour152.08-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson111.95266.67%
Public order111.4310.00%
Robbery61.430.00%
Bicycle theft50.7825.00%
Burglary30.65-40.00%
Drugs20.39-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5626.180.00%
Theft from the person417.290.00%
Vehicle crime225.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.470.00%
Shoplifting142.080.00%
Public order101.820.00%
Robbery61.300.00%
Burglary50.780.00%
Drugs40.650.00%
Bicycle theft40.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 221 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
April 202420
March 20241
January 202437
December 202336
November 202341
October 202356

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20248
January 20247
December 202316
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202415
April 202413
January 202422
December 202315
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 207 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202410
July 20241
April 202424
March 20241
January 202446
December 202332
November 202330
October 202341

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202428
July 20241
May 20242
April 202416
January 202430
December 202325
November 202326
October 202319

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 202410
December 20234
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
April 202416
January 202415
December 202310
November 202321
October 202314

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202415
January 202414
December 202310
November 202316
October 202322

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
April 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 202411
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 4LA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total30
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    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. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stafford Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Cambridge Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Prince Of Wales Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kensington Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Gregory Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 24. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Campden Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Gloucester Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Vicarage Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Adam And Eve Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1