KENSINGTON CHURCH WALK, W8 4NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 4NB

KENSINGTON CHURCH WALK, W8 4NB, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.14 per 1,000 population. This W8 4NB 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 4NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 4NB, encompassing approximately 8070 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (2700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W8 4NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Court Place with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

KENSINGTON CHURCH WALK, W8 4NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.142700.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.470.00%
Shoplifting141.980.00%
Theft from the person101.73900.00%
Other theft81.240.00%
Vehicle crime60.990.00%
Public order50.74400.00%
Burglary40.620.00%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

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 order10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-50.00%

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 offences20.37-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2415.612300.00%
Other theft182.971700.00%
Shoplifting172.230.00%
Vehicle crime152.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences141.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.730.00%
Burglary81.610.00%
Public order60.990.00%
Bicycle theft40.740.00%
Robbery30.500.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%

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 theft10.25-97.30%
Theft from the person10.12-97.83%

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 person4625.5248.39%
Other theft375.70-2.63%
Violence and sexual offences304.5815.38%
Anti-social behaviour223.7237.50%
Vehicle crime152.7315.38%
Shoplifting151.8650.00%
Robbery111.8683.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.36150.00%
Burglary91.24-43.75%
Public order71.1240.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Drugs10.25-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3821.19-7.32%
Theft from the person314.713.33%
Violence and sexual offences263.844.00%
Burglary163.22433.33%
Anti-social behaviour161.980.00%
Vehicle crime131.98-27.78%
Shoplifting101.61-52.38%
Robbery61.240.00%
Public order50.74-58.33%
Drugs40.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.50-63.64%
Other crime20.50100.00%

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 theft4123.67-25.45%
Theft from the person305.08-26.83%
Violence and sexual offences253.7219.05%
Shoplifting213.1040.00%
Vehicle crime182.60-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour162.23-11.11%
Public order121.9820.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.49175.00%
Robbery61.3620.00%
Bicycle theft50.740.00%
Burglary30.62-40.00%
Drugs20.37-33.33%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5525.5230.95%
Theft from the person416.81192.86%
Vehicle crime235.0827.78%
Violence and sexual offences212.8531.25%
Anti-social behaviour182.6050.00%
Shoplifting152.2366.67%
Public order101.86-16.67%
Burglary51.24-44.44%
Bicycle theft50.62-37.50%
Robbery50.6225.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.62-55.56%
Drugs30.50-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4219.9513.51%
Vehicle crime185.2028.57%
Violence and sexual offences162.23-38.46%
Theft from the person141.987.69%
Public order121.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.49-45.45%
Burglary91.4912.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.12-25.00%
Shoplifting91.12-35.71%
Bicycle theft81.12166.67%
Drugs70.990.00%
Robbery40.87100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3720.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences264.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.220.00%
Vehicle crime142.730.00%
Shoplifting141.730.00%
Theft from the person131.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.610.00%
Burglary81.490.00%
Drugs70.990.00%
Public order60.870.00%
Bicycle theft30.740.00%
Robbery20.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 20241
May 20242
April 202414
January 202430
December 202326
November 202325
October 202321
September 202316
August 202326

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 202413
January 202422
December 202316
November 202316
October 202318
September 202312
August 202322

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20248
January 20249
December 202316
November 20233
October 20235
September 20239
August 20238

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 202410
December 20234
November 202311
October 20234
September 20239
August 202312

A total of 277 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202418
March 20241
January 202437
December 202338
November 202341
October 202355
September 202342
August 202337

A total of 122 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202415
January 202415
December 202313
November 202318
October 202323
September 202318
August 202314

A total of 211 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20241
April 202424
March 20241
January 202446
December 202331
November 202330
October 202341
September 202314
August 202313

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202417
January 202415
December 202310
November 202321
October 202315
September 20239
August 202314

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237
August 20237

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
April 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 202312
October 202310
September 202312
August 20236

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 202411
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
November 20235
October 20235
September 20238
August 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Old Court Place
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
  • 4. Wright'S Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Hornton Place
    Total5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Phillimore Walk
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Palace Green
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Campden House Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Palace Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Adam And Eve Mews
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Iverna Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Kensington Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. High Street Kensington (Lu Station)
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Berkeley Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Brunswick Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Inverness Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Melon Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 19. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Young Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Prince Of Wales Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 23. York House Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Derry Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Campden Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Kensington Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Kensington Palace Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Allen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1