W8 5NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 5NJ

W8 5NJ, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.63 per 1,000 population. This W8 5NJ 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 5NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5NJ, encompassing approximately 2722 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)

W8 5NJ 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 5NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2235.6357.14%
Other theft168.08166.67%
Anti-social behaviour165.886.67%
Theft from the person135.88333.33%
Vehicle crime94.780.00%
Public order53.31400.00%
Burglary41.84100.00%
Bicycle theft31.4750.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1521.3025.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.5140.00%
Vehicle crime95.14-68.97%
Other theft63.31-33.33%
Theft from the person32.20-50.00%
Drugs21.10100.00%
Bicycle theft20.73100.00%
Burglary20.73-80.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Public order10.37-80.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2931.9670.59%
Anti-social behaviour1210.6533.33%
Violence and sexual offences104.41-23.08%
Burglary103.67100.00%
Other theft93.67-25.00%
Theft from the person63.31-53.85%
Public order52.20400.00%
Shoplifting21.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1729.38-22.73%
Theft from the person136.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.780.00%
Other theft124.78-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour94.41-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson63.31100.00%
Burglary52.2066.67%
Other crime11.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2231.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour148.0816.67%
Theft from the person135.1418.18%
Other theft134.78-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences134.78225.00%
Burglary34.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-40.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-66.67%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2229.02-4.35%
Other theft148.08-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour125.14-7.69%
Theft from the person114.4110.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.0425.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.84-55.56%
Bicycle theft31.47-50.00%
Shoplifting31.100.00%
Burglary21.10-75.00%
Public order20.73-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2639.670.00%
Vehicle crime239.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.450.00%
Theft from the person104.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.670.00%
Burglary83.310.00%
Bicycle theft62.940.00%
Public order42.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.470.00%
Shoplifting31.470.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
April 202410
January 202413
December 202313
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
April 20249
January 202412
December 202313
November 202314
October 202326

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 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 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 20246
January 202413
December 202313
November 202311
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 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 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 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202412
January 20249
December 202314
November 202312
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 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 131 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202429
January 202417
December 202322
November 202322
October 202323

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 202410
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 2 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
April 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 5NJ 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. Hyde Park Gate Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hyde Park Gate
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Reston Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Queen'S Gate Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Elvaston Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Elvaston Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Launceston Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Victoria Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Albert Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Canning Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1