KENSINGTON SQUARE, W8 5HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 5HE

KENSINGTON SQUARE, W8 5HE, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 155 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.92 per 1,000 population. This W8 5HE 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 5HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5HE, encompassing approximately 7070 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (120.00% increase)

W8 5HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Hornton Place with total crimes: 9

KENSINGTON SQUARE, W8 5HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.9214.29%
Anti-social behaviour254.5378.57%
Theft from the person223.54120.00%
Other theft223.11214.29%
Shoplifting153.1136.36%
Vehicle crime112.12266.67%
Public order71.5616.67%
Burglary50.9966.67%
Bicycle theft40.7133.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.570.00%
Other crime30.570.00%
Drugs30.42200.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.012700.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.960.00%
Shoplifting111.980.00%
Theft from the person101.56900.00%
Other theft71.410.00%
Public order60.99500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.850.00%
Burglary30.570.00%
Vehicle crime30.420.00%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

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 order10.420.00%
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 offences20.42-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2319.522200.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.250.00%
Other theft202.971900.00%
Vehicle crime172.830.00%
Shoplifting162.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.260.00%
Burglary92.260.00%
Public order81.270.00%
Robbery31.130.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

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 theft10.28-97.22%
Theft from the person10.14-97.83%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4628.8548.39%
Other theft366.51-2.70%
Violence and sexual offences295.093.57%
Vehicle crime204.1081.82%
Shoplifting152.8366.67%
Criminal damage and arson142.12180.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.98-12.50%
Robbery101.98400.00%
Burglary91.41-25.00%
Public order61.2750.00%
Drugs20.85-50.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In December 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 theft3722.912.78%
Theft from the person315.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences284.3812.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.966.67%
Burglary122.26200.00%
Vehicle crime111.70-8.33%
Shoplifting91.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.27-50.00%
Public order40.71-50.00%
Drugs40.57300.00%
Robbery20.57-66.67%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3624.19-43.75%
Theft from the person315.09-24.39%
Violence and sexual offences254.3819.05%
Shoplifting183.5420.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.55-11.76%
Vehicle crime122.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.70233.33%
Public order81.41-11.11%
Robbery61.130.00%
Burglary40.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.57100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Drugs10.14-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6429.420.00%
Theft from the person419.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.800.00%
Vehicle crime182.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.550.00%
Shoplifting152.400.00%
Public order92.120.00%
Burglary81.270.00%
Robbery61.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Drugs30.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

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 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
April 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 206 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202410
July 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202446
December 202331
November 202331
October 202341

A total of 223 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20247
April 202420
March 20241
January 202436
December 202337
November 202336
October 202364

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 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202414
April 202421
January 202414
December 202316
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 202417
January 202420
December 202311
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202428
July 20241
May 20242
April 202416
January 202429
December 202328
November 202325
October 202321

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 202416
January 202415
December 20239
November 202318
October 202315

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 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20249
January 20249
December 202312
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 202414
December 20235
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 4 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
August 20241
April 20241
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

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 202410
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total30
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    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. Allen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Cambridge Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Prince Of Wales Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Palace Green
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Holland Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Petersham Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Marloes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Mary'S Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Blithfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Kynance Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kensington Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Gregory Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 27. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Reston Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Osten Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1