KENSINGTON COURT, W8 5DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 5DE

KENSINGTON COURT, W8 5DE, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 135 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.23 per 1,000 population. This W8 5DE 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 5DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5DE, encompassing approximately 5570 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W8 5DE area, explore the W8 5DE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)

W8 5DE 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

KENSINGTON COURT, W8 5DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.2327.27%
Theft from the person215.03110.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.7753.85%
Other theft183.59157.14%
Shoplifting133.238.33%
Vehicle crime72.33133.33%
Burglary61.26100.00%
Public order61.0820.00%
Bicycle theft41.0833.33%
Other crime30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-25.00%
Drugs30.54200.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.902100.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.950.00%
Shoplifting122.330.00%
Theft from the person102.15900.00%
Other theft71.800.00%
Public order51.26400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.900.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Bicycle theft30.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

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 order10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.18-50.00%

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 offences20.54-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2021.181900.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.050.00%
Other theft152.871400.00%
Shoplifting142.690.00%
Vehicle crime132.510.00%
Public order82.330.00%
Burglary81.440.00%
Robbery21.440.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

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 theft10.36-97.30%
Theft from the person10.18-97.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4831.9550.00%
Other theft378.6223.33%
Violence and sexual offences216.64-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour133.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.33300.00%
Vehicle crime112.1557.14%
Shoplifting101.9725.00%
Robbery81.80166.67%
Burglary71.44-22.22%
Public order51.260.00%
Other crime30.9050.00%
Drugs20.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3225.313.23%
Other theft305.74-18.92%
Violence and sexual offences245.39-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.3144.44%
Burglary92.33350.00%
Shoplifting81.62-52.94%
Vehicle crime71.44-46.15%
Public order51.26-50.00%
Drugs40.90300.00%
Robbery30.72-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-57.14%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3729.08-26.00%
Theft from the person316.64-16.22%
Violence and sexual offences255.5631.58%
Shoplifting174.4930.77%
Vehicle crime133.05-7.14%
Public order102.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.80-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.62600.00%
Robbery51.26-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.90100.00%
Burglary20.72-71.43%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5031.950.00%
Theft from the person378.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences196.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.410.00%
Vehicle crime142.690.00%
Shoplifting132.510.00%
Public order102.330.00%
Burglary71.800.00%
Robbery61.260.00%
Drugs31.080.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 202415
March 20241
January 202437
December 202330
November 202337
October 202350

A total of 201 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202410
July 20241
April 202420
March 20241
January 202448
December 202332
November 202331
October 202337

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202422
July 20241
May 20242
April 202416
January 202421
December 202324
November 202325
October 202319

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202413
January 202411
December 20237
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202414
January 202410
December 20238
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
April 202417
January 202413
December 202313
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 202412
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
April 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 5DE 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. B325
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Gregory Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 22. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Hyde Park Gate Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hyde Park Gate
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Reston Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Iverna Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. St Margarets Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Kingsley Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1