PALACE GARDENS MEWS, W8 4RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 4RA

PALACE GARDENS MEWS, W8 4RA, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.34 per 1,000 population. This W8 4RA 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 4RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 4RA, encompassing approximately 4225 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W8 4RA area, explore the W8 4RA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (29) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)

W8 4RA 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: 14
  • Notting Hill Gate with total crimes: 8

PALACE GARDENS MEWS, W8 4RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2929.3426.09%
Violence and sexual offences216.86-8.70%
Shoplifting144.977.69%
Anti-social behaviour143.31-53.33%
Theft from the person113.31-54.17%
Public order72.6016.67%
Vehicle crime71.6640.00%
Burglary71.66-12.50%
Drugs61.66-14.29%
Bicycle theft31.42-25.00%
Robbery20.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3036.440.00%
Theft from the person247.10700.00%
Other theft235.682200.00%
Violence and sexual offences235.44666.67%
Shoplifting135.440.00%
Burglary83.080.00%
Drugs71.89600.00%
Public order61.660.00%
Robbery61.420.00%
Vehicle crime51.420.00%
Bicycle theft41.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95200.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person32.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31.89-81.25%
Violence and sexual offences30.71-89.29%
Public order20.71-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3836.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences288.990.00%
Shoplifting236.630.00%
Other theft215.442000.00%
Theft from the person164.97220.00%
Burglary103.790.00%
Vehicle crime82.370.00%
Public order41.8933.33%
Bicycle theft30.950.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person52.13-81.48%
Public order31.18-25.00%
Other theft10.71-95.65%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2734.08-6.90%
Theft from the person276.39-22.86%
Other theft236.39-47.73%
Violence and sexual offences185.44-5.26%
Shoplifting154.26200.00%
Burglary103.55-41.18%
Robbery72.37-22.22%
Vehicle crime51.66-66.67%
Public order41.18-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4444.49-24.14%
Theft from the person3510.41-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour298.2852.63%
Violence and sexual offences196.86-13.64%
Burglary174.50183.33%
Vehicle crime154.0266.67%
Robbery93.55-18.18%
Shoplifting52.13-54.55%
Public order51.18-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-55.56%
Bicycle theft20.95-60.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5847.560.00%
Theft from the person4013.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences229.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.210.00%
Robbery114.500.00%
Shoplifting112.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.600.00%
Public order92.130.00%
Vehicle crime92.130.00%
Burglary62.130.00%
Bicycle theft51.420.00%
Drugs21.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202423
July 20241
April 202421
March 20241
January 202423
December 202344
November 202358

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20242
January 20247
December 20239
November 202311

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 202423
January 202415
December 20235
November 202311

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202423
July 20243
May 20243
April 202428
January 202418
December 202319
November 202322

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202430
April 202438
January 202427
December 202329
November 202319

A total of 164 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202424
July 20243
May 20243
April 202416
March 20245
January 202427
December 202335
November 202340

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20248
January 20245
December 202315
November 20239

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 202410
January 202410
December 202317
November 20236

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bulmer Mews
    Total18
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Notting Hill Gate
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Berkeley Gardens
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. Linden Gardens
    Total7
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Pembridge Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Linden Mews
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Peel Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Caroline Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 10. Victoria Grove Mews
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. West Mall
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 12. Moscow Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Newcombe Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Pembridge Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pembridge Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Farm Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Kensington Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Melon Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Vicarage Gate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Orme Square
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 23. Campden Hill Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Gloucester Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Campden Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Vicarage Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Ossington Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Palace Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Palace Gardens Terrace
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Kensington Mall
    Total1
    Other theft1