W8 4LS, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 152 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.55 per 1,000 population. This W8 4LS 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 4LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 4LS, encompassing approximately 7397 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 20.55 | 81.25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 3.92 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 3.51 | 144.44% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.97 | 185.71% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 2.70 | 46.15% |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.57 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.22 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 0.81 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.81 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.54 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.41 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.41 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 12.44 | 2500.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 3.51 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 2.16 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 1.76 | 800.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.22 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 0.81 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.14 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public order | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.14 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.14 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 0.41 | -84.62% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 22 | 15.55 | 2100.00% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.97 | 1500.00% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 2.16 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.16 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 2.03 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 1.76 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.49 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.14 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 | 0.27 | -97.30% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.14 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 46 | 27.58 | 53.33% |
| Other theft | 37 | 6.22 | 2.78% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 5.00 | 11.54% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 3.92 | 46.67% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.97 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.03 | 40.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.89 | -21.43% |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.49 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.35 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.35 | 16.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 36 | 21.90 | -12.20% |
| Theft from the person | 30 | 4.87 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 4.06 | 4.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 3.51 | -6.25% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.03 | 1300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.89 | -37.50% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.35 | -52.38% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.35 | -45.45% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.81 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.68 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.54 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.54 | 100.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 41 | 24.87 | -22.64% |
| Theft from the person | 30 | 5.54 | -26.83% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 4.06 | 31.58% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 3.38 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.84 | -27.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 2.16 | -23.81% |
| Public order | 11 | 2.16 | 10.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.49 | 150.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.54 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.14 | -80.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 53 | 27.44 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 41 | 7.16 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 5.54 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 2.97 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 2.84 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 2.57 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 1.89 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 211 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 20 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 37 |
| December 2023 | 36 |
| November 2023 | 41 |
| October 2023 | 53 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 29 |
| August 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
A total of 202 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 22 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 46 |
| December 2023 | 30 |
| November 2023 | 30 |
| October 2023 | 41 |
A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 26 |
| August 2024 | 26 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 29 |
| December 2023 | 26 |
| November 2023 | 25 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
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 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 19 |
| August 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 21 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 22 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 4LS postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 30 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |