ALBERT PLACE, W8 5PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 5PD

ALBERT PLACE, W8 5PD, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 153 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.31 per 1,000 population. This W8 5PD 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 5PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5PD, encompassing approximately 5219 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (25.93% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (68.75% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (144.44% increase)

W8 5PD 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

ALBERT PLACE, W8 5PD 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 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3429.3125.93%
Anti-social behaviour276.5168.75%
Theft from the person225.17144.44%
Other theft174.21142.86%
Shoplifting133.2630.00%
Vehicle crime92.49125.00%
Public order81.7260.00%
Burglary71.53133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.340.00%
Bicycle theft30.77-25.00%
Other crime30.570.00%
Drugs30.57200.00%
Robbery20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.632600.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.170.00%
Shoplifting103.070.00%
Theft from the person91.92800.00%
Other theft71.720.00%
Public order51.34400.00%
Bicycle theft40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.770.00%
Vehicle crime40.770.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

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 order10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.19-50.00%

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 offences20.57-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2226.820.00%
Theft from the person204.211900.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.830.00%
Other theft183.451700.00%
Vehicle crime183.450.00%
Shoplifting153.450.00%
Burglary132.870.00%
Public order72.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

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 theft10.38-97.30%
Theft from the person10.19-97.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4836.7841.18%
Other theft379.205.71%
Violence and sexual offences257.098.70%
Vehicle crime174.7941.67%
Anti-social behaviour163.26-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson103.07150.00%
Shoplifting101.9242.86%
Robbery91.92200.00%
Burglary71.72-22.22%
Public order51.3425.00%
Other crime30.9650.00%
Bicycle theft30.57200.00%
Drugs20.57-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3530.85-2.78%
Theft from the person346.716.25%
Anti-social behaviour236.5143.75%
Violence and sexual offences234.4127.78%
Vehicle crime124.41-20.00%
Burglary92.30200.00%
Shoplifting71.72-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.34-42.86%
Public order40.770.00%
Drugs40.77100.00%
Robbery30.77-25.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3630.08-26.53%
Theft from the person326.90-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences186.13-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.45-5.88%
Vehicle crime153.0725.00%
Shoplifting152.8736.36%
Criminal damage and arson72.8775.00%
Bicycle theft41.340.00%
Public order40.77-42.86%
Robbery40.77-20.00%
Burglary30.77-66.67%
Drugs20.570.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4933.910.00%
Theft from the person409.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences207.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.830.00%
Vehicle crime123.260.00%
Shoplifting112.300.00%
Burglary92.110.00%
Public order71.720.00%
Robbery51.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.960.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202427
July 20241
May 20242
April 202418
January 202425
December 202323
November 202318
October 202320

A total of 200 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
April 202418
March 20241
January 202437
December 202335
November 202336
October 202349

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 207 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20249
July 20241
April 202420
March 20241
January 202448
December 202334
November 202332
October 202340

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 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 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 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 20243
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202416
April 202422
January 202416
December 202323
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202418
January 202417
December 202312
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202413
January 20247
December 20239
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

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 4 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
August 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 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 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 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 5PD 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. Gore Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Petersham Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kynance Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kensington Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Gregory Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 27. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Hyde Park Gate Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hyde Park Gate
    Total1
    Robbery1