KENSINGTON PALACE GARDENS, W8 4QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 4QG

KENSINGTON PALACE GARDENS, W8 4QG, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.05 per 1,000 population. This W8 4QG 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 4QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 4QG, encompassing approximately 4085 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)

W8 4QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Old Court Place with total crimes: 8
  • Berkeley Gardens with total crimes: 7

KENSINGTON PALACE GARDENS, W8 4QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1821.055.88%
Other theft164.41-15.79%
Violence and sexual offences153.9236.36%
Theft from the person113.67-15.38%
Burglary82.69166.67%
Public order61.96500.00%
Shoplifting51.47-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.22-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1919.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.650.00%
Theft from the person134.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.181000.00%
Shoplifting62.690.00%
Burglary31.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.24-90.91%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1519.09-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour153.67-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.670.00%
Theft from the person112.69-73.17%
Vehicle crime72.69250.00%
Burglary61.7150.00%
Public order41.4733.33%
Shoplifting40.980.00%
Bicycle theft30.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4127.66127.78%
Anti-social behaviour2010.0466.67%
Other theft194.90-32.14%
Violence and sexual offences114.65-15.38%
Burglary42.69-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9833.33%
Shoplifting40.980.00%
Public order30.98-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-75.00%
Robbery20.49-66.67%
Other crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2827.91-24.32%
Theft from the person186.85-28.00%
Burglary164.411500.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.9230.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.18-40.00%
Vehicle crime82.9433.33%
Robbery61.96-14.29%
Public order41.47-42.86%
Shoplifting40.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.73-66.67%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3732.3127.59%
Theft from the person259.06-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour206.12-13.04%
Violence and sexual offences104.90-28.57%
Shoplifting82.45166.67%
Public order71.96-30.00%
Robbery71.7175.00%
Vehicle crime61.71-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.47400.00%
Bicycle theft31.220.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Burglary10.49-83.33%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2933.050.00%
Theft from the person287.10133.33%
Anti-social behaviour236.85155.56%
Violence and sexual offences145.6316.67%
Vehicle crime113.4383.33%
Public order102.6966.67%
Burglary62.45-50.00%
Robbery41.4733.33%
Bicycle theft30.9850.00%
Shoplifting30.73200.00%
Drugs20.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-83.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2924.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences127.100.00%
Burglary122.940.00%
Theft from the person122.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.940.00%
Vehicle crime62.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.470.00%
Public order61.470.00%
Drugs41.470.00%
Robbery30.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20246
January 20244
December 202316
November 20231
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
April 202415
January 202420
December 202312
November 202320
October 202323
September 20239

A total of 192 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
April 202415
January 202419
December 202328
November 202337
October 202329
September 202329

A total of 159 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
April 202411
January 202441
December 202318
November 202325
October 202328
September 202312

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
May 20241
April 202411
January 202411
December 202313
November 202310
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20247
January 20242
December 20238
November 20236
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Old Court Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Berkeley Gardens
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 4. Hornton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Peel Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Caroline Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 7. Victoria Grove Mews
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. West Mall
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 9. Newcombe Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Palace Green
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Holland Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kensington Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Melon Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Vicarage Gate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Orme Square
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 17. Gregory Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 18. Gloucester Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Campden Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Vicarage Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Ossington Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Palace Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Palace Gardens Terrace
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Kensington Mall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Strathmore Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Nightclub
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Holland Street
    Total1
    Other theft1