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

Overview of Crime in W8 5HP

KENSINGTON SQUARE, W8 5HP, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 154 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.25 per 1,000 population. This W8 5HP 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 5HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5HP, encompassing approximately 7999 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (10.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (92.86% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)

W8 5HP 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 5HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.2510.71%
Anti-social behaviour273.8892.86%
Theft from the person213.38110.00%
Shoplifting192.6346.15%
Other theft182.38157.14%
Vehicle crime102.25150.00%
Burglary61.25200.00%
Public order60.750.00%
Bicycle theft40.7533.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.500.00%
Other crime30.500.00%
Drugs30.38200.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

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 offences2811.632700.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.500.00%
Shoplifting131.750.00%
Theft from the person101.63900.00%
Other theft71.250.00%
Public order60.88500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.750.00%
Vehicle crime40.500.00%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

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 order10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-50.00%

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 offences20.38-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

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 person2316.632200.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.880.00%
Other theft182.631700.00%
Vehicle crime172.250.00%
Shoplifting162.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.000.00%
Burglary72.000.00%
Public order70.880.00%
Robbery30.880.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

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 theft10.25-97.30%
Theft from the person10.13-97.83%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4625.5053.33%
Other theft375.7512.12%
Violence and sexual offences274.630.00%
Vehicle crime183.3863.64%
Anti-social behaviour182.2528.57%
Shoplifting152.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.88160.00%
Robbery101.63233.33%
Burglary91.25-30.77%
Public order61.1320.00%
Drugs20.75-50.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3319.75-5.71%
Theft from the person304.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.38-17.65%
Burglary131.75550.00%
Vehicle crime111.63-31.25%
Shoplifting101.38-52.38%
Public order51.25-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.63-50.00%
Drugs40.63100.00%
Robbery30.50-57.14%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-75.00%

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 theft3523.00-42.62%
Theft from the person304.38-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.7535.00%
Shoplifting213.3831.25%
Anti-social behaviour172.63-15.00%
Vehicle crime162.13-15.79%
Public order122.0033.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.50233.33%
Robbery71.2516.67%
Bicycle theft40.880.00%
Drugs20.50-33.33%
Burglary20.25-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6126.000.00%
Theft from the person407.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.500.00%
Vehicle crime192.500.00%
Shoplifting162.380.00%
Public order92.000.00%
Robbery61.130.00%
Burglary60.750.00%
Bicycle theft40.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

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 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 202418
March 20241
January 202437
December 202333
November 202335
October 202361

A total of 202 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202410
July 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202446
December 202330
November 202330
October 202340

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202428
July 20241
May 20242
April 202416
January 202427
December 202327
November 202327
October 202320

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20247
January 20249
December 202313
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 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 20234

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202414
April 202421
January 202418
December 202314
November 202317
October 202320

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202417
January 202418
December 202311
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
April 202416
January 202415
December 202310
November 202321
October 202316

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 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 202413
December 20235
November 202310
October 20233

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 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 202312
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 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 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 20233
November 20237
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 5HP 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. 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. Melon Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Vicarage Gate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Kensington Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. B325
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Reston Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1