PALACE GREEN, W8 4QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 4QA

PALACE GREEN, W8 4QA, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.50 per 1,000 population. This W8 4QA 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 4QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 4QA, encompassing approximately 5701 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (1800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W8 4QA 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: 6
  • Wright'S Lane with total crimes: 6

PALACE GREEN, W8 4QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.501800.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.330.00%
Shoplifting122.460.00%
Theft from the person82.10700.00%
Other theft71.400.00%
Vehicle crime51.230.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Bicycle theft30.530.00%
Public order30.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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 order10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.18-50.00%

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 offences20.53-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1516.491400.00%
Shoplifting142.630.00%
Other theft132.461200.00%
Vehicle crime122.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.930.00%
Burglary61.580.00%
Public order51.050.00%
Bicycle theft30.880.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

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 theft10.35-97.14%
Theft from the person10.18-97.78%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4530.6966.67%
Other theft357.892.94%
Anti-social behaviour226.1469.23%
Violence and sexual offences223.86-4.35%
Vehicle crime113.8657.14%
Shoplifting101.9325.00%
Robbery81.75166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.40166.67%
Burglary71.40-36.36%
Public order41.23-20.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3424.55-10.53%
Theft from the person275.96-3.57%
Violence and sexual offences234.749.52%
Anti-social behaviour134.03-18.75%
Burglary112.280.00%
Shoplifting81.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime71.40-46.15%
Public order51.23-50.00%
Drugs40.88100.00%
Robbery30.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-66.67%
Other crime20.53100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3828.76-15.56%
Theft from the person286.66-28.21%
Violence and sexual offences214.9131.25%
Anti-social behaviour163.680.00%
Shoplifting162.8160.00%
Vehicle crime132.81-23.53%
Public order102.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.75800.00%
Robbery61.5850.00%
Bicycle theft41.0533.33%
Drugs20.70-33.33%
Other crime10.350.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4529.8228.57%
Theft from the person397.89200.00%
Vehicle crime176.8421.43%
Violence and sexual offences162.9833.33%
Anti-social behaviour162.8160.00%
Public order102.8166.67%
Shoplifting101.75150.00%
Burglary51.75-28.57%
Robbery40.88-20.00%
Drugs30.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.53-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3521.759.38%
Vehicle crime146.1440.00%
Theft from the person132.4618.18%
Violence and sexual offences122.28-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour102.10-47.37%
Burglary71.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.23-22.22%
Public order61.230.00%
Drugs61.05-14.29%
Robbery51.05400.00%
Bicycle theft50.8866.67%
Shoplifting40.88-55.56%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3223.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.860.00%
Theft from the person113.330.00%
Vehicle crime101.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.750.00%
Shoplifting91.580.00%
Burglary71.580.00%
Drugs71.230.00%
Public order61.230.00%
Bicycle theft31.050.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20241
May 20242
April 202411
January 202422
December 202323
November 202321
October 202316
September 202312
August 202322

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 20249
January 202422
December 202313
November 202316
October 202316
September 202310
August 202319

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 202311
October 20235
September 20237
August 20237

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20239
October 20231
September 20237
August 20239

A total of 240 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202413
March 20241
January 202435
December 202334
November 202338
October 202345
September 202335
August 202332

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202412
January 202411
December 20237
November 202313
October 202317
September 202314
August 202310

A total of 188 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
April 202415
March 20241
January 202445
December 202327
November 202328
October 202339
September 202313
August 202311

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202414
January 202410
December 20238
November 202316
October 202310
September 20234
August 20239

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236
August 20237

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 202310
October 202310
September 20236
August 20236

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 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235
August 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 4QA 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
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Wright'S Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Hornton Place
    Total5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Palace Green
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Campden House Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Palace Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Kensington Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. High Street Kensington (Lu Station)
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Berkeley Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Brunswick Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Inverness Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Melon Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Young Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Prince Of Wales Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 19. York House Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Derry Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Campden Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kensington Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Kensington Palace Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Holland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Drayson Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Kensington Church Court
    Total1
    Other theft1