PALACE PLACE MANSIONS, W8 5BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 5BB

PALACE PLACE MANSIONS, W8 5BB, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 139 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.67 per 1,000 population. This W8 5BB 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 5BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5BB, encompassing approximately 6726 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)

W8 5BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Hornton Place with total crimes: 9

PALACE PLACE MANSIONS, W8 5BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.67-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour264.01100.00%
Theft from the person213.8790.91%
Other theft153.1287.50%
Shoplifting132.230.00%
Vehicle crime81.93100.00%
Burglary71.19250.00%
Public order61.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.890.00%
Bicycle theft40.5933.33%
Other crime30.590.00%
Drugs30.45200.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.832700.00%
Shoplifting134.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.930.00%
Theft from the person111.931000.00%
Other theft81.640.00%
Public order61.19500.00%
Vehicle crime40.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.590.00%
Bicycle theft30.590.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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 order10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-50.00%

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 offences20.45-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2118.142000.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.120.00%
Vehicle crime162.530.00%
Other theft162.381500.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.380.00%
Shoplifting142.380.00%
Public order72.080.00%
Burglary71.040.00%
Robbery31.040.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

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 theft10.30-97.37%
Theft from the person10.15-97.83%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4628.9948.39%
Other theft386.8418.75%
Violence and sexual offences265.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.8738.46%
Shoplifting132.6830.00%
Vehicle crime131.9318.18%
Criminal damage and arson121.93200.00%
Robbery101.78150.00%
Burglary81.49-33.33%
Public order61.1920.00%
Drugs20.89-50.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3223.04-8.57%
Theft from the person314.763.33%
Violence and sexual offences264.61-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour133.87-18.75%
Burglary121.93500.00%
Vehicle crime111.78-21.43%
Shoplifting101.64-50.00%
Public order51.49-50.00%
Robbery40.74-33.33%
Drugs40.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.59-42.86%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3525.72-32.69%
Theft from the person305.20-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences274.4635.00%
Shoplifting204.0133.33%
Anti-social behaviour162.97-15.79%
Vehicle crime142.38-26.32%
Public order102.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.49250.00%
Robbery61.040.00%
Bicycle theft30.89-25.00%
Drugs20.45-33.33%
Burglary20.30-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5228.9944.44%
Theft from the person387.73171.43%
Violence and sexual offences205.6553.85%
Vehicle crime192.9711.76%
Anti-social behaviour192.8258.33%
Shoplifting152.8287.50%
Public order102.2311.11%
Robbery61.49100.00%
Burglary60.89-14.29%
Bicycle theft40.89-33.33%
Drugs30.59-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3620.960.00%
Vehicle crime175.350.00%
Theft from the person142.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.930.00%
Public order91.780.00%
Shoplifting81.340.00%
Drugs81.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.190.00%
Burglary71.040.00%
Bicycle theft61.040.00%
Robbery30.890.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20247
January 20248
December 202312
November 20232
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 233 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
April 202416
March 20241
January 202438
December 202332
November 202335
October 202352
September 202336

A total of 214 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
July 20241
April 202421
March 20241
January 202446
December 202331
November 202330
October 202338
September 202314

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202428
July 20241
May 20242
April 202416
January 202426
December 202326
November 202327
October 202320
September 202313

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 202412
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

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 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 202416
January 202413
December 202311
November 202314
October 202319
September 202317

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 202414
January 202413
December 202310
November 202320
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202413
April 202417
January 202418
December 202313
November 202316
October 202319
September 202312

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 202410
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 5BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    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. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Cambridge Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Prince Of Wales Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Palace Green
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Holland Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Melon Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Vicarage Gate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kensington Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. B325
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Gregory Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 23. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Gloucester Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Vicarage Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Reston Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Adam And Eve Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Iverna Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1