OLD COURT PLACE, W8 4PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 4PL

OLD COURT PLACE, W8 4PL, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 141 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.08 per 1,000 population. This W8 4PL 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 4PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 4PL, encompassing approximately 6688 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (86.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (23) incidents (187.50% increase)

W8 4PL 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

OLD COURT PLACE, W8 4PL 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 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2821.0886.67%
Violence and sexual offences244.19-11.11%
Theft from the person233.59187.50%
Other theft173.44112.50%
Shoplifting132.540.00%
Burglary91.94200.00%
Vehicle crime71.3516.67%
Public order61.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90100.00%
Other crime30.600.00%
Drugs30.45200.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.462600.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.040.00%
Shoplifting132.240.00%
Other theft81.940.00%
Theft from the person81.20700.00%
Vehicle crime61.200.00%
Public order40.90300.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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 order10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-50.00%

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 offences20.45-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2118.092000.00%
Other theft173.141600.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.540.00%
Vehicle crime152.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.240.00%
Shoplifting142.090.00%
Burglary92.090.00%
Public order61.350.00%
Robbery30.900.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

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 theft10.30-97.22%
Theft from the person10.15-97.87%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4728.1151.61%
Other theft367.035.88%
Violence and sexual offences235.38-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour213.4450.00%
Vehicle crime133.1444.44%
Criminal damage and arson111.94175.00%
Shoplifting101.6411.11%
Robbery91.50125.00%
Burglary81.35-42.86%
Public order51.200.00%
Drugs20.75-50.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3423.47-12.82%
Theft from the person315.086.90%
Violence and sexual offences274.648.00%
Burglary144.041300.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.09-12.50%
Vehicle crime92.09-35.71%
Shoplifting91.35-47.06%
Public order51.35-50.00%
Robbery40.75-33.33%
Drugs40.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.60-55.56%
Other crime20.60100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3925.87-18.75%
Theft from the person295.83-27.50%
Violence and sexual offences254.3431.58%
Shoplifting173.7430.77%
Anti-social behaviour162.540.00%
Vehicle crime142.39-17.65%
Public order102.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.50350.00%
Robbery61.3520.00%
Bicycle theft40.900.00%
Drugs20.60-33.33%
Burglary10.30-85.71%
Other crime10.150.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4827.6641.18%
Theft from the person407.18207.69%
Violence and sexual offences195.9846.15%
Vehicle crime172.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.5445.45%
Shoplifting132.39160.00%
Public order101.9442.86%
Burglary71.500.00%
Robbery51.0525.00%
Bicycle theft40.75-20.00%
Drugs30.60-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3419.590.00%
Vehicle crime175.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.540.00%
Theft from the person131.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.640.00%
Burglary71.200.00%
Drugs71.050.00%
Public order71.050.00%
Bicycle theft51.050.00%
Shoplifting50.750.00%
Robbery40.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20249
January 20248
December 202314
November 20231
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202415
April 202417
January 202421
December 202314
November 202316
October 202316
September 202311

A total of 234 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
April 202417
March 20241
January 202436
December 202334
November 202339
October 202348
September 202334

A total of 214 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20248
July 20241
April 202421
March 20241
January 202447
December 202331
November 202329
October 202340
September 202313

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202427
July 20241
May 20242
April 202414
January 202423
December 202327
November 202325
October 202319
September 202313

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 202411
December 20234
November 20239
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202415
January 202413
December 20239
November 202314
October 202317
September 202317

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 202414
January 202410
December 20239
November 202317
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 4PL 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. 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. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Cambridge Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Prince Of Wales Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Palace Green
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Holland Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kensington Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Melon Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Vicarage Gate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Kensington Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. B325
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Gregory Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 25. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Gloucester Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Vicarage Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Iverna Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1