LEXHAM GARDENS, W8 5JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 5JB

LEXHAM GARDENS, W8 5JB, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 203 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.84 per 1,000 population. This W8 5JB 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 5JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5JB, encompassing approximately 6182 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (36.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (35.48% increase)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)

W8 5JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Collingham Place with total crimes: 11

LEXHAM GARDENS, W8 5JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5232.8436.84%
Anti-social behaviour428.4135.48%
Other theft186.7920.00%
Vehicle crime142.91250.00%
Burglary142.2655.56%
Shoplifting132.2685.71%
Theft from the person122.10-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson111.9437.50%
Drugs81.78700.00%
Public order71.29-22.22%
Bicycle theft61.13100.00%
Robbery30.97-40.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3823.783700.00%
Anti-social behaviour316.150.00%
Other theft155.010.00%
Theft from the person132.431200.00%
Public order92.10800.00%
Burglary91.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.460.00%
Shoplifting71.290.00%
Robbery51.130.00%
Vehicle crime40.810.00%
Bicycle theft30.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
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 order10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.160.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.16-97.73%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4428.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour417.120.00%
Other theft306.632900.00%
Vehicle crime224.850.00%
Theft from the person173.561600.00%
Public order72.750.00%
Burglary51.130.00%
Shoplifting50.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Robbery30.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

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 theft10.32-96.30%
Theft from the person10.16-90.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3328.63-23.26%
Violence and sexual offences305.34-3.23%
Other theft274.850.00%
Vehicle crime214.3761.54%
Shoplifting163.40166.67%
Theft from the person102.59-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson101.62233.33%
Burglary101.62-28.57%
Public order61.62100.00%
Robbery60.97-33.33%
Drugs50.97400.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4327.3430.30%
Violence and sexual offences316.96-6.06%
Other theft275.01-30.77%
Theft from the person164.37100.00%
Burglary142.5955.56%
Vehicle crime132.26-13.33%
Robbery92.10125.00%
Shoplifting61.46-33.33%
Public order30.97-78.57%
Criminal damage and arson30.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.16-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3928.47-26.42%
Anti-social behaviour336.3110.00%
Violence and sexual offences335.34-5.71%
Vehicle crime155.3436.36%
Public order142.4375.00%
Burglary92.2612.50%
Shoplifting91.4612.50%
Theft from the person81.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.29-25.00%
Drugs40.9733.33%
Robbery40.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.65-33.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5329.7639.47%
Violence and sexual offences358.57-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour305.66-38.78%
Theft from the person124.85140.00%
Vehicle crime111.94-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.78166.67%
Public order81.29-42.86%
Shoplifting81.29-20.00%
Burglary81.29-11.11%
Robbery41.29100.00%
Drugs30.65-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.49-40.00%
Other crime10.49-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4931.060.00%
Other theft387.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences386.150.00%
Public order146.150.00%
Vehicle crime122.260.00%
Shoplifting101.940.00%
Burglary91.620.00%
Bicycle theft51.460.00%
Theft from the person50.810.00%
Drugs40.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Other crime30.490.00%
Robbery20.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 202422
January 202421
December 202313
November 202315
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 95 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 20241
April 202417
March 20241
January 202410
December 202316
November 20238
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202438
July 20241
May 20241
April 202444
January 202430
December 202331
November 202333
October 202335
September 202338

A total of 248 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
April 202430
March 20241
January 202427
December 202327
November 202339
October 202353
September 202338

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 20245
January 202410
December 202314
November 20239
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 20245
January 202416
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 302 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202431
April 202441
January 202433
December 202343
November 202333
October 202330
September 202349

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
May 20241
April 20243
January 202410
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 202314
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total25
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Collingham Place
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Gaspar Mews
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Earl'S Court Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Lexham Mews
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Earl'S Court Gardens
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Laverton Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Templeton Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Courtfield Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cromwell Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Spear Mews
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Hospital
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 18. Allen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gaspar Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Hogarth Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Child'S Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kenway Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. B316
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Mcleod'S Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Southwell Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Ashburn Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Redfield Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Morton Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Marloes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1