W8 5BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 5BS

W8 5BS, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 168 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.84 per 1,000 population. This W8 5BS 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 5BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5BS, encompassing approximately 7045 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (68.42% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (140.00% increase)

W8 5BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Hornton Place with total crimes: 9

W8 5BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3523.8425.00%
Anti-social behaviour324.9768.42%
Theft from the person244.54140.00%
Other theft203.41150.00%
Vehicle crime162.84220.00%
Shoplifting122.279.09%
Burglary61.70100.00%
Public order60.85-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.8520.00%
Bicycle theft30.85-25.00%
Other crime30.430.00%
Drugs30.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.332700.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.970.00%
Shoplifting112.700.00%
Theft from the person101.56900.00%
Other theft81.420.00%
Public order71.14600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.990.00%
Vehicle crime50.710.00%
Bicycle theft40.710.00%
Burglary30.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

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 order10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-50.00%

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 offences20.43-91.30%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2320.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.260.00%
Other theft203.261900.00%
Vehicle crime202.840.00%
Theft from the person192.841800.00%
Shoplifting162.700.00%
Burglary112.270.00%
Public order71.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Robbery30.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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 theft10.28-97.37%
Theft from the person10.14-97.87%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4729.9546.88%
Other theft386.678.57%
Violence and sexual offences315.396.90%
Vehicle crime214.4075.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.98-40.00%
Shoplifting152.1387.50%
Robbery122.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.7080.00%
Public order71.2875.00%
Burglary70.99-41.67%
Drugs40.990.00%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3524.41-5.41%
Theft from the person324.9710.34%
Violence and sexual offences294.5438.10%
Anti-social behaviour254.1219.05%
Burglary123.55100.00%
Vehicle crime121.70-20.00%
Shoplifting81.70-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson51.14-28.57%
Public order40.71-20.00%
Drugs40.57100.00%
Robbery30.57-40.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3724.41-41.27%
Theft from the person295.25-27.50%
Anti-social behaviour214.1223.53%
Violence and sexual offences212.98-8.70%
Shoplifting192.9858.33%
Vehicle crime152.707.14%
Criminal damage and arson72.1375.00%
Burglary60.99-40.00%
Robbery50.850.00%
Public order50.71-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.71300.00%
Drugs20.57-33.33%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6328.8157.50%
Theft from the person408.94166.67%
Violence and sexual offences235.684.55%
Anti-social behaviour173.26-29.17%
Vehicle crime142.41-17.65%
Shoplifting121.9933.33%
Burglary101.7042.86%
Public order91.42-18.18%
Robbery51.2866.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.71-33.33%
Drugs30.57-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-88.89%
Other crime10.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4024.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour245.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.410.00%
Vehicle crime173.120.00%
Theft from the person152.410.00%
Public order112.130.00%
Bicycle theft91.560.00%
Shoplifting91.280.00%
Burglary71.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.990.00%
Drugs50.850.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Other crime20.430.00%

Crime by Type

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202419
April 202423
January 202415
December 202325
November 202321
October 202317
September 202324

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 202420
January 202421
December 202312
November 202315
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202428
July 20241
May 20242
April 202423
January 202431
December 202329
November 202321
October 202323
September 202322

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202411
January 20247
December 202312
November 20236
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 218 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202410
July 20241
April 202419
March 20241
January 202447
December 202332
November 202329
October 202340
September 202315

A total of 262 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
April 202420
March 20241
January 202438
December 202335
November 202337
October 202363
September 202340

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202416
January 202415
December 20238
November 202319
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
May 20241
April 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 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
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 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
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 202412
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 5BS 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
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 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. B325
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Kynance Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Queen'S Gate Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Hospital
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Allen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Petersham Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Cambridge Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Prince Of Wales Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Palace Green
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Petersham Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Mcleod'S Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Southwell Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Marloes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. St Mary'S Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Blithfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Kynance Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Kensington Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1