W8 4QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 4QY

W8 4QY, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 166 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 58.34 per 1,000 population. This W8 4QY 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 4QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 4QY, encompassing approximately 2845 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (40) incidents (29.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-31.43% decrease)

W8 4QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bulmer Mews with total crimes: 18
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13
  • Bayswater with total crimes: 9

W8 4QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4058.3429.03%
Anti-social behaviour2814.06-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences249.84-31.43%
Shoplifting168.4314.29%
Theft from the person135.62-58.06%
Burglary104.5766.67%
Vehicle crime83.51-11.11%
Public order82.81-20.00%
Drugs62.81-40.00%
Bicycle theft52.1125.00%
Robbery41.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.05-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4273.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences3514.761066.67%
Other theft3112.303000.00%
Theft from the person3110.89675.00%
Shoplifting1410.890.00%
Public order104.92900.00%
Drugs103.51900.00%
Vehicle crime93.510.00%
Robbery83.160.00%
Burglary62.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.11500.00%
Bicycle theft42.110.00%
Possession of weapons21.410.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44.22-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.410.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53.51-78.26%
Violence and sexual offences31.76-92.11%
Public order21.05-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5572.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences3819.333700.00%
Other theft3013.35900.00%
Theft from the person2310.54283.33%
Shoplifting238.080.00%
Burglary138.080.00%
Vehicle crime104.570.00%
Public order63.5150.00%
Other crime22.110.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person64.92-80.65%
Public order42.11-55.56%
Other theft31.41-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences11.05-96.55%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3369.94-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour3211.60-8.57%
Theft from the person3111.25-34.04%
Violence and sexual offences2910.8920.83%
Shoplifting2310.19228.57%
Burglary158.080.00%
Public order95.2728.57%
Vehicle crime83.16-27.27%
Robbery82.81-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson52.810.00%
Bicycle theft21.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Drugs20.70-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5479.42-33.33%
Theft from the person4718.98-29.85%
Anti-social behaviour3516.5234.62%
Violence and sexual offences2412.30-11.11%
Burglary158.4325.00%
Robbery135.270.00%
Vehicle crime114.5710.00%
Shoplifting73.87-50.00%
Public order72.46-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.46-44.44%
Drugs41.76300.00%
Bicycle theft21.41-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8197.3558.82%
Theft from the person6728.47148.15%
Violence and sexual offences2723.55-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour269.49-23.53%
Shoplifting149.14-22.22%
Robbery134.92225.00%
Burglary124.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime104.22-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.510.00%
Public order93.16-25.00%
Bicycle theft83.16-20.00%
Drugs12.810.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5179.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour3417.9247.83%
Violence and sexual offences3011.95-3.23%
Theft from the person2710.5458.82%
Shoplifting189.49200.00%
Burglary186.330.00%
Public order126.339.09%
Vehicle crime124.229.09%
Bicycle theft104.22-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson93.51125.00%
Robbery43.16-20.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5167.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences3117.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour2310.890.00%
Burglary188.080.00%
Theft from the person176.330.00%
Vehicle crime115.970.00%
Bicycle theft113.870.00%
Public order113.870.00%
Shoplifting63.870.00%
Robbery52.110.00%
Drugs51.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 275 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202442
April 202455
January 202432
December 202335
November 202326
October 202334
September 202323

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20242
January 20248
December 202313
November 202313
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 202423
January 202423
December 20237
November 202314
October 202318
September 20236

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 202410
January 20248
December 202311
November 202310
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 375 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202431
July 20241
April 202430
March 20243
January 202433
December 202354
November 202381
October 202351
September 202351

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202435
July 20243
May 20243
April 202438
March 20241
January 202429
December 202324
November 202327
October 202330
September 202331

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 271 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202431
July 20244
May 20245
April 202423
March 20246
January 202431
December 202347
November 202367
October 202327
September 202317

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20239
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 107 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202413
January 202415
December 202315
November 202312
October 202318
September 202318

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bulmer Mews
    Total18
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Bayswater
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Notting Hill Gate
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Berkeley Gardens
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 6. Linden Gardens
    Total7
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Princes Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Fosbury Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pembridge Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Linden Mews
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Peel Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Prince'S Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Caroline Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 15. Victoria Grove Mews
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. West Mall
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 17. Moscow Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Portobello Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Horbury Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Newcombe Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Pembridge Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Pembridge Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Farm Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Kensington Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Orme Square
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 28. Dawson Place
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 29. Chepstow Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Poplar Place
    Total2
    Other theft2