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

Overview of Crime in W8 5HH

KENSINGTON SQUARE, W8 5HH, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 158 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.59 per 1,000 population. This W8 5HH 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 5HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5HH, encompassing approximately 8497 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)

W8 5HH 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 5HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3018.59114.29%
Violence and sexual offences303.533.45%
Theft from the person213.5390.91%
Shoplifting192.4772.73%
Other theft182.24157.14%
Vehicle crime122.12140.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4150.00%
Public order60.7120.00%
Burglary50.71150.00%
Other crime30.590.00%
Drugs30.35200.00%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.062800.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.410.00%
Theft from the person111.651000.00%
Shoplifting111.290.00%
Other theft71.290.00%
Vehicle crime50.820.00%
Public order50.59400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.590.00%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

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 order10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-50.00%

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 offences20.35-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

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 person2316.482200.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.710.00%
Vehicle crime202.470.00%
Other theft192.351800.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.240.00%
Shoplifting162.120.00%
Burglary71.880.00%
Public order70.820.00%
Robbery40.820.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%

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 theft10.24-97.14%
Theft from the person10.12-97.83%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4624.4858.62%
Other theft355.412.94%
Violence and sexual offences294.123.57%
Vehicle crime203.4181.82%
Anti-social behaviour182.3520.00%
Shoplifting152.1266.67%
Criminal damage and arson131.77160.00%
Robbery111.53450.00%
Burglary91.29-25.00%
Public order61.0650.00%
Drugs30.71-25.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3418.360.00%
Theft from the person294.00-3.33%
Violence and sexual offences283.413.70%
Anti-social behaviour153.30-25.00%
Burglary121.77140.00%
Vehicle crime111.41-31.25%
Shoplifting91.29-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson51.06-54.55%
Public order40.59-55.56%
Drugs40.47300.00%
Robbery20.47-71.43%
Other crime20.24100.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-75.00%

In November 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 theft3421.65-45.16%
Theft from the person304.00-26.83%
Violence and sexual offences273.5328.57%
Anti-social behaviour203.180.00%
Shoplifting192.3526.67%
Vehicle crime162.24-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson111.88266.67%
Public order91.290.00%
Robbery71.0616.67%
Burglary50.82-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.5933.33%
Other crime10.470.00%
Drugs10.12-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6224.830.00%
Theft from the person417.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.470.00%
Vehicle crime182.350.00%
Shoplifting152.120.00%
Burglary91.770.00%
Public order91.060.00%
Robbery61.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Drugs30.350.00%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 202419
March 20241
January 202435
December 202334
November 202334
October 202362

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202414
April 202421
January 202418
December 202315
November 202320
October 202320

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202420
January 202420
December 202311
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 202413
December 20235
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202429
July 20241
May 20242
April 202418
January 202429
December 202328
November 202327
October 202321

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
April 202416
January 202415
December 20239
November 202319
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 203 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
July 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202446
December 202329
November 202330
October 202341

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20247
January 20249
December 202312
November 20235
October 20239

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 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 20246
August 20245
July 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 20239

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 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

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

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

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 202411
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 5HH 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. 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. Stafford Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Allen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Cambridge Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Prince Of Wales Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Palace Green
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Holland Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. B325
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Gregory Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 28. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Osten Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1