KELSO PLACE, W8 5QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 5QQ

KELSO PLACE, W8 5QQ, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 181 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.55 per 1,000 population. This W8 5QQ 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 5QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5QQ, encompassing approximately 7373 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W8 5QQ area, explore the W8 5QQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-2.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)

W8 5QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Gaspar Mews with total crimes: 10

KELSO PLACE, W8 5QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3724.55-2.63%
Anti-social behaviour345.02100.00%
Theft from the person234.61109.09%
Other theft223.12214.29%
Vehicle crime162.98220.00%
Shoplifting122.179.09%
Burglary91.6380.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.2233.33%
Public order61.09-14.29%
Bicycle theft40.81-20.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Other crime30.410.00%
Drugs30.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.333700.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.150.00%
Theft from the person112.311000.00%
Shoplifting111.490.00%
Public order71.49600.00%
Other theft70.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.950.00%
Vehicle crime50.810.00%
Bicycle theft50.680.00%
Burglary50.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

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 order10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-50.00%

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 offences20.41-93.10%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.930.00%
Theft from the person233.122200.00%
Other theft223.122100.00%
Vehicle crime222.980.00%
Shoplifting162.980.00%
Burglary82.170.00%
Public order61.090.00%
Robbery40.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.540.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

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 theft10.27-97.37%
Theft from the person10.14-97.78%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4529.5745.16%
Other theft386.105.56%
Violence and sexual offences355.1525.00%
Vehicle crime244.7571.43%
Anti-social behaviour163.26-30.43%
Shoplifting152.1766.67%
Robbery122.03300.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.6366.67%
Burglary81.36-38.46%
Public order71.0975.00%
Drugs30.95-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3623.602.86%
Theft from the person314.8810.71%
Violence and sexual offences284.2021.74%
Anti-social behaviour233.8021.05%
Vehicle crime143.120.00%
Burglary131.90116.67%
Shoplifting91.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.220.00%
Public order40.81-33.33%
Drugs40.5433.33%
Robbery30.54-40.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3522.65-44.44%
Theft from the person284.75-26.32%
Violence and sexual offences233.80-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour193.1218.75%
Shoplifting182.5828.57%
Vehicle crime142.44-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson61.90-14.29%
Burglary60.81-33.33%
Public order60.81-25.00%
Robbery50.810.00%
Bicycle theft40.68100.00%
Drugs30.540.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6328.210.00%
Theft from the person388.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences245.150.00%
Vehicle crime173.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.310.00%
Shoplifting142.170.00%
Burglary91.900.00%
Public order81.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.090.00%
Robbery50.950.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202417
April 202423
January 202416
December 202323
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20248
January 20248
December 202313
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20241
April 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 201 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
July 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202445
December 202331
November 202328
October 202338

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 202422
January 202424
December 202314
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202438
July 20241
May 20242
April 202429
January 202435
December 202328
November 202323
October 202324

A total of 224 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20247
April 202422
March 20241
January 202438
December 202336
November 202335
October 202363

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202416
January 202415
December 20239
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
May 20241
April 20243
January 202410
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 202412
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 5QQ 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
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Gaspar Mews
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lexham Mews
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Hornton Place
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Old Court Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Kynance Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. B325
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hospital
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Allen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Petersham Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Gaspar Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Cambridge Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Prince Of Wales Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Petersham Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Mcleod'S Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Southwell Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Marloes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. St Mary'S Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Blithfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Kynance Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1