W8 5NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 5NL

W8 5NL, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.32 per 1,000 population. This W8 5NL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W8 postcode area, which has experienced 187 crimes and a crime rate of 10.27 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W8 5NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5NL, encompassing approximately 2720 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (-68.97% decrease)

W8 5NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kensington Road with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Bremner Road with total crimes: 4

W8 5NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour1521.3225.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.5140.00%
Vehicle crime95.15-68.97%
Other theft63.31-33.33%
Theft from the person32.21-50.00%
Drugs21.10100.00%
Bicycle theft20.74100.00%
Burglary20.74-80.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
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 crime2931.9870.59%
Anti-social behaviour1210.6633.33%
Violence and sexual offences104.41-23.08%
Burglary103.68100.00%
Other theft93.68-25.00%
Theft from the person63.31-53.85%
Public order52.21400.00%
Shoplifting21.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
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 crime1729.40-22.73%
Theft from the person136.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.780.00%
Other theft124.78-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour94.41-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson63.31100.00%
Burglary52.2166.67%
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 crime2231.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour148.0916.67%
Theft from the person135.1518.18%
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 crime2229.04-4.35%
Other theft148.09-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour125.15-7.69%
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 order20.74-50.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

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 theft2639.7062.50%
Vehicle crime239.5664.29%
Anti-social behaviour138.450.00%
Theft from the person104.78900.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.68-43.75%
Burglary83.3114.29%
Bicycle theft62.940.00%
Public order42.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.470.00%
Shoplifting31.47200.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1629.406.67%
Violence and sexual offences165.8845.45%
Vehicle crime145.8855.56%
Anti-social behaviour135.1530.00%
Burglary74.78600.00%
Bicycle theft62.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.21-20.00%
Theft from the person11.47-87.50%
Drugs10.37-66.67%
Public order10.37-80.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1527.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.040.00%
Vehicle crime93.680.00%
Theft from the person83.310.00%
Bicycle theft62.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.210.00%
Public order51.840.00%
Drugs31.840.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20246
January 202413
December 202313
November 202311
October 202310
September 20231
August 20238

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202410
January 202413
December 202313
November 20234
October 20239
September 202316
August 202311

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
August 20235

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 202412
January 20249
December 202314
November 202312
October 202313
September 202313
August 202310

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20249
January 202412
December 202313
November 202314
October 202326
September 202316
August 202315

A total of 145 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202429
January 202417
December 202322
November 202322
October 202323
September 202314
August 20239

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202410
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238
September 20237
August 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Kensington Road
    Total8
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Bremner Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Petersham Mews
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Palace Green
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Palace Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Prince Consort Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Queen'S Gate Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Kensington Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Reston Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Stanford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Young Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Prince Of Wales Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Elvaston Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Kynance Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cottesmore Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. B325
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Ansdell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1