W8 5NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 5NG

W8 5NG, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 100 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.33 per 1,000 population. This W8 5NG 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 5NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5NG, encompassing approximately 2830 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W8 5NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Kensington Road with total crimes: 7
  • B325 with total crimes: 7

W8 5NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2335.3376.92%
Other theft168.13166.67%
Anti-social behaviour165.650.00%
Theft from the person135.65333.33%
Vehicle crime104.5911.11%
Public order53.53400.00%
Burglary51.77150.00%
Bicycle theft31.7750.00%
Drugs21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1620.856.67%
Violence and sexual offences135.6530.00%
Vehicle crime94.59-73.53%
Other theft63.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.120.00%
Theft from the person31.06-57.14%
Bicycle theft21.06100.00%
Burglary20.71-81.82%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Public order10.71-80.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3433.9236.00%
Anti-social behaviour1512.017.14%
Burglary115.30120.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.89-37.50%
Other theft93.53-25.00%
Theft from the person73.18-41.67%
Public order52.47400.00%
Shoplifting21.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.71-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2534.27-3.85%
Violence and sexual offences168.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.650.00%
Theft from the person124.950.00%
Other theft124.24-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson74.24133.33%
Burglary52.47-16.67%
Bicycle theft21.77100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2633.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences169.19166.67%
Anti-social behaviour145.6527.27%
Other theft134.95-7.14%
Theft from the person124.5920.00%
Burglary64.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.12-25.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-66.67%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2628.9713.04%
Other theft149.19-48.15%
Anti-social behaviour114.95-15.38%
Theft from the person103.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.53-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.12-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.41-50.00%
Shoplifting31.060.00%
Burglary21.06-75.00%
Public order20.71-50.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2739.570.00%
Vehicle crime239.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.130.00%
Theft from the person104.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.530.00%
Burglary83.530.00%
Bicycle theft62.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.120.00%
Public order41.770.00%
Shoplifting31.410.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
April 202410
January 202416
December 202316
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
April 20249
January 202412
December 202313
November 202314
October 202327

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 67 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 20247
January 202412
December 202312
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
April 202415
January 202414
December 202314
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 153 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 202434
January 202425
December 202326
November 202326
October 202323

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202411
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Kensington Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. B325
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Kynance Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Prince Consort Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Queen'S Gate Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Petersham Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 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. Bremner Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Gore Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Petersham Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Kynance Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kensington Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Hyde Park Gate Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hyde Park Gate
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Reston Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Queen'S Gate Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Elvaston Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Elvaston Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Kingsley Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Launceston Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Victoria Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1