W8 4SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 4SH

W8 4SH, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 146 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.79 per 1,000 population. This W8 4SH 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 4SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 4SH, encompassing approximately 8207 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: (26) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)

W8 4SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Hornton Place with total crimes: 9

W8 4SH 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 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2817.7986.67%
Violence and sexual offences263.41-7.14%
Theft from the person203.1781.82%
Other theft192.44137.50%
Shoplifting192.3246.15%
Vehicle crime82.3260.00%
Burglary70.97133.33%
Public order60.8520.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7350.00%
Other crime30.370.00%
Drugs30.37200.00%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.582700.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.410.00%
Shoplifting131.830.00%
Theft from the person111.581000.00%
Other theft81.340.00%
Vehicle crime50.970.00%
Public order50.61400.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

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 order10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-50.00%

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 offences20.37-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2314.862200.00%
Other theft172.801600.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.070.00%
Shoplifting161.950.00%
Vehicle crime151.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.830.00%
Burglary71.580.00%
Public order60.850.00%
Robbery30.730.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%

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 theft10.24-97.30%
Theft from the person10.12-97.78%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4525.1045.16%
Other theft375.4812.12%
Violence and sexual offences314.5119.23%
Anti-social behaviour233.7835.29%
Vehicle crime152.8087.50%
Shoplifting151.8350.00%
Robbery111.83175.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.34150.00%
Burglary81.22-38.46%
Public order70.9740.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Drugs10.24-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3319.13-5.71%
Theft from the person314.026.90%
Violence and sexual offences263.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.170.00%
Burglary132.07333.33%
Shoplifting101.58-52.38%
Vehicle crime81.22-50.00%
Public order50.97-54.55%
Robbery40.61-42.86%
Drugs40.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.49-60.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3522.30-35.19%
Theft from the person294.26-27.50%
Violence and sexual offences263.5330.00%
Shoplifting213.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.56-10.53%
Vehicle crime162.07-30.43%
Public order111.9510.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.34150.00%
Robbery71.2216.67%
Bicycle theft50.8525.00%
Burglary30.61-40.00%
Drugs20.37-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5424.8645.95%
Theft from the person406.58185.71%
Vehicle crime234.8721.05%
Violence and sexual offences202.8025.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.4458.33%
Shoplifting142.3255.56%
Public order101.71-9.09%
Robbery61.2250.00%
Burglary50.73-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.61-50.00%
Drugs40.49-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3718.640.00%
Vehicle crime194.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.320.00%
Theft from the person141.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.710.00%
Public order111.460.00%
Burglary91.340.00%
Shoplifting91.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.100.00%
Drugs70.970.00%
Bicycle theft60.850.00%
Robbery40.730.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 241 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
April 202417
March 20241
January 202437
December 202333
November 202335
October 202354
September 202337

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247
January 20248
December 202313
November 20233
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202415
April 202413
January 202423
December 202317
November 202317
October 202319
September 202312

A total of 215 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
July 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202445
December 202331
November 202329
October 202340
September 202314

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202428
July 20241
May 20242
April 202416
January 202431
December 202326
November 202326
October 202320
September 202316

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 202410
December 20234
November 202310
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202415
January 202415
December 20238
November 202316
October 202323
September 202319

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
April 202416
January 202415
December 202310
November 202321
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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
September 20231

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
April 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 202311
October 202310
September 202311

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 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 202411
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
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 4SH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total30
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    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. Hornton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stafford Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Allen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Cambridge Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Prince Of Wales Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Palace Green
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Holland Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kensington Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Melon Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Vicarage Gate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kensington Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Gregory Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 24. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Campden Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Gloucester Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Vicarage Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Adam And Eve Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1