CAMBRIDGE PLACE, W8 5PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 5PB

CAMBRIDGE PLACE, W8 5PB, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 148 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.90 per 1,000 population. This W8 5PB 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 5PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5PB, encompassing approximately 4790 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (144.44% increase)

W8 5PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Hornton Place with total crimes: 9

CAMBRIDGE PLACE, W8 5PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3430.9041.67%
Anti-social behaviour267.1062.50%
Theft from the person225.43144.44%
Other theft164.59128.57%
Shoplifting133.3430.00%
Vehicle crime92.71125.00%
Public order81.88100.00%
Burglary51.6766.67%
Bicycle theft31.04-25.00%
Other crime30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-25.00%
Drugs30.63200.00%
Robbery20.63100.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.162300.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.010.00%
Shoplifting103.340.00%
Theft from the person92.09800.00%
Other theft71.880.00%
Bicycle theft41.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.840.00%
Public order40.84300.00%
Vehicle crime40.840.00%
Burglary30.840.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

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 order10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.21-50.00%

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 offences20.63-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2027.141900.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.180.00%
Other theft173.971600.00%
Vehicle crime173.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.550.00%
Shoplifting153.340.00%
Burglary123.130.00%
Public order72.510.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

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 theft10.42-97.22%
Theft from the person10.21-97.87%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4738.8346.88%
Other theft369.812.86%
Violence and sexual offences257.528.70%
Vehicle crime165.2245.45%
Anti-social behaviour153.34-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.13150.00%
Shoplifting102.0942.86%
Robbery92.09350.00%
Burglary71.88-22.22%
Public order51.4625.00%
Other crime31.0450.00%
Drugs20.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3532.150.00%
Theft from the person327.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences236.6835.29%
Anti-social behaviour204.8053.85%
Vehicle crime114.18-26.67%
Burglary92.30200.00%
Shoplifting71.88-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.46-42.86%
Public order40.840.00%
Drugs40.84300.00%
Robbery20.84-50.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3531.52-30.00%
Theft from the person327.31-15.79%
Violence and sexual offences176.68-10.53%
Vehicle crime153.5536.36%
Shoplifting153.1336.36%
Anti-social behaviour133.13-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson72.71600.00%
Bicycle theft41.460.00%
Public order40.84-42.86%
Robbery40.840.00%
Burglary30.84-66.67%
Other crime10.630.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5035.490.00%
Theft from the person3810.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences197.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.970.00%
Vehicle crime113.550.00%
Shoplifting112.300.00%
Burglary92.300.00%
Public order71.880.00%
Robbery41.460.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202424
July 20241
May 20242
April 202416
January 202425
December 202323
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 197 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
April 202417
March 20241
January 202436
December 202335
November 202335
October 202350

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
April 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

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 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20249
July 20241
April 202420
March 20241
January 202447
December 202332
November 202332
October 202338

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202416
April 202419
January 202415
December 202320
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202417
January 202416
December 202311
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202412
January 20247
December 20239
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

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 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
April 202415
January 202410
December 20237
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 202410
December 20234
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 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 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 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. B325
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Kynance Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Queen'S Gate Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Petersham Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Cambridge Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Prince Of Wales Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Palace Green
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Holland Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bremner Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Petersham Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kynance Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kensington Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Gregory Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 26. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Hyde Park Gate Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hyde Park Gate
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Reston Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1