KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W8 5EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 5EA

KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W8 5EA, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.88 per 1,000 population. This W8 5EA 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 5EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5EA, encompassing approximately 6260 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)

W8 5EA 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 HIGH STREET, W8 5EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.8813.04%
Anti-social behaviour264.15100.00%
Theft from the person214.15110.00%
Other theft143.3575.00%
Shoplifting132.248.33%
Burglary72.08250.00%
Vehicle crime71.1275.00%
Public order61.1220.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9633.33%
Bicycle theft40.6433.33%
Other crime30.640.00%
Drugs30.48200.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

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 offences2313.422200.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.670.00%
Shoplifting122.080.00%
Theft from the person101.92900.00%
Other theft81.600.00%
Public order51.28400.00%
Vehicle crime40.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.640.00%
Bicycle theft30.480.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

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 order10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.16-50.00%

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 offences20.48-86.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

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 person2018.531900.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.190.00%
Other theft152.721400.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.400.00%
Vehicle crime142.400.00%
Shoplifting142.240.00%
Public order72.240.00%
Burglary71.120.00%
Robbery21.120.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%

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 theft10.32-97.30%
Theft from the person10.16-97.87%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4728.9156.67%
Other theft377.5119.35%
Violence and sexual offences245.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.8321.43%
Criminal damage and arson102.72233.33%
Vehicle crime101.6066.67%
Shoplifting101.6025.00%
Robbery91.60125.00%
Burglary71.44-30.00%
Public order51.120.00%
Drugs20.80-50.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3122.68-11.43%
Theft from the person304.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.83-12.50%
Burglary102.24400.00%
Shoplifting81.60-52.94%
Vehicle crime61.28-57.14%
Public order50.96-50.00%
Robbery40.80-33.33%
Drugs40.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.64-57.14%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-66.67%

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 theft3526.68-28.57%
Theft from the person305.59-18.92%
Violence and sexual offences244.7926.32%
Shoplifting173.8330.77%
Anti-social behaviour162.72-15.79%
Vehicle crime142.56-12.50%
Public order102.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.60600.00%
Robbery61.120.00%
Bicycle theft30.960.00%
Drugs20.48-33.33%
Burglary20.32-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4929.230.00%
Theft from the person377.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences195.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.030.00%
Vehicle crime163.030.00%
Shoplifting132.560.00%
Public order102.080.00%
Robbery61.600.00%
Burglary60.960.00%
Bicycle theft30.960.00%
Drugs30.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20247
January 20247
December 202310
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 190 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202415
March 20241
January 202437
December 202331
November 202335
October 202349

A total of 197 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202410
July 20241
April 202420
March 20241
January 202447
December 202330
November 202330
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 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202423
July 20241
May 20242
April 202415
January 202424
December 202324
November 202324
October 202319

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 202410
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
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 20233
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 202414
January 202410
December 20236
November 202314
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 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 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.43 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 202417
December 202314
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.12 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 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 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 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 5EA 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. Hyde Park Gate
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Reston Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Iverna Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1