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

Overview of Crime in W8 5DS

KENSINGTON COURT, W8 5DS, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.05 per 1,000 population. This W8 5DS 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 5DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5DS, encompassing approximately 5946 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (30.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (144.44% increase)

W8 5DS 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 5DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.0530.43%
Anti-social behaviour235.0576.92%
Theft from the person223.87144.44%
Other theft183.70157.14%
Shoplifting133.0330.00%
Vehicle crime82.19166.67%
Public order71.3540.00%
Burglary61.18100.00%
Bicycle theft41.0133.33%
Other crime30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-25.00%
Drugs30.50200.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.622200.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.870.00%
Shoplifting102.190.00%
Theft from the person91.68800.00%
Other theft71.510.00%
Public order51.18400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.840.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

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 order10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.17-50.00%

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 offences20.50-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2021.020.00%
Theft from the person203.361900.00%
Other theft173.361600.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.860.00%
Shoplifting152.690.00%
Vehicle crime142.520.00%
Burglary92.350.00%
Public order71.510.00%
Robbery21.180.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

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 theft10.34-97.22%
Theft from the person10.17-97.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4830.2760.00%
Other theft368.075.88%
Violence and sexual offences226.05-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour143.70-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson122.35200.00%
Vehicle crime122.0271.43%
Shoplifting102.0242.86%
Robbery81.68300.00%
Burglary71.35-22.22%
Public order51.1825.00%
Other crime30.8450.00%
Drugs20.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3424.22-5.56%
Theft from the person305.72-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences245.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.0445.45%
Burglary92.69200.00%
Vehicle crime71.51-46.15%
Shoplifting71.18-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-50.00%
Public order40.67-55.56%
Drugs40.67300.00%
Robbery20.67-60.00%
Other crime20.34100.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3627.24-30.77%
Theft from the person326.05-15.79%
Violence and sexual offences245.3833.33%
Shoplifting154.0425.00%
Vehicle crime132.52-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour112.19-31.25%
Public order91.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.51700.00%
Robbery51.35-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.84300.00%
Burglary30.67-62.50%
Other crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%

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 theft5230.100.00%
Theft from the person388.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences186.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.030.00%
Vehicle crime142.690.00%
Shoplifting122.350.00%
Public order92.020.00%
Burglary81.510.00%
Robbery61.350.00%
Drugs31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 202417
March 20241
January 202436
December 202334
November 202336
October 202352

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20249
January 20247
December 20239
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202423
July 20241
May 20242
April 202416
January 202422
December 202324
November 202324
October 202318

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 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 20231

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
April 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 20239

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 202422
August 20249
July 20241
April 202420
March 20241
January 202448
December 202330
November 202332
October 202338

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 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202414
January 202412
December 20237
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
April 202420
January 202414
December 202316
November 202311
October 202316

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 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
April 202415
January 202410
December 20237
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 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 20234
November 20238
October 20231

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 5DS 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. Kynance Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Cambridge Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Prince Of Wales Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Palace Green
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Holland Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Vicarage Gate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Petersham Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Kynance Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Kensington Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Hyde Park Gate Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hyde Park Gate
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Reston Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Iverna Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1