VICTORIA ROAD, W8 5RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 5RD

VICTORIA ROAD, W8 5RD, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.22 per 1,000 population. This W8 5RD 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 5RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5RD, encompassing approximately 4252 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)

W8 5RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Old Court Place with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8

VICTORIA ROAD, W8 5RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2828.2216.67%
Theft from the person196.58111.11%
Anti-social behaviour194.4726.67%
Other theft154.47114.29%
Vehicle crime83.5360.00%
Shoplifting71.88-12.50%
Public order61.65200.00%
Burglary51.41150.00%
Drugs41.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Bicycle theft20.71-33.33%
Other crime20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.052300.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.640.00%
Theft from the person93.53800.00%
Shoplifting82.120.00%
Other theft71.880.00%
Vehicle crime51.650.00%
Bicycle theft31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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 order10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.24-50.00%

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 offences20.71-88.24%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2028.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.230.00%
Other theft154.001400.00%
Shoplifting143.530.00%
Theft from the person123.291100.00%
Burglary122.820.00%
Public order72.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.650.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

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 theft10.47-96.55%
Theft from the person10.24-97.83%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4637.8648.39%
Other theft2910.8216.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.8223.53%
Vehicle crime174.9430.77%
Anti-social behaviour154.00-16.67%
Shoplifting83.5314.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.88200.00%
Burglary51.41-37.50%
Robbery41.18100.00%
Other crime30.94200.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.71100.00%
Drugs20.47-33.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3130.81-3.12%
Other theft257.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.8820.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.2321.43%
Vehicle crime134.00-23.53%
Burglary83.06100.00%
Shoplifting71.88-30.00%
Public order31.650.00%
Drugs30.7150.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.47-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3231.51-11.11%
Other theft257.53-40.48%
Vehicle crime175.8830.77%
Anti-social behaviour154.0015.38%
Violence and sexual offences143.53-26.32%
Shoplifting103.2966.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.3525.00%
Bicycle theft41.18300.00%
Burglary40.94-50.00%
Public order30.94-57.14%
Drugs20.710.00%
Robbery20.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4236.450.00%
Theft from the person369.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences198.470.00%
Vehicle crime134.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.060.00%
Burglary83.060.00%
Public order71.880.00%
Shoplifting61.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.410.00%
Robbery40.940.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202424
July 20241
May 20242
April 202417
January 202421
December 202317
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 159 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 202415
March 20241
January 202429
December 202325
November 202325
October 202342

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 187 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
July 20241
April 202412
March 20241
January 202446
December 202331
November 202332
October 202336

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
April 202418
January 202415
December 202318
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202420
January 202417
December 202313
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202412
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20243
December 20231
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
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 202414
January 20248
December 20237
November 202310
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 5RD 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. Old Court Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. B325
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Kynance Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bremner Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Gore Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Petersham Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Kynance Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Kensington Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Hyde Park Gate Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hyde Park Gate
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Reston Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Prince Consort Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Queen'S Gate Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Elvaston Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1