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

Overview of Crime in W8 5RG

VICTORIA ROAD, W8 5RG, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.64 per 1,000 population. This W8 5RG 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 5RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5RG, encompassing approximately 4818 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (144.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)

W8 5RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Old Court Place with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8

VICTORIA ROAD, W8 5RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3028.6425.00%
Theft from the person226.23144.44%
Anti-social behaviour214.5723.53%
Other theft184.36125.00%
Vehicle crime133.74160.00%
Shoplifting82.70-11.11%
Burglary61.66200.00%
Public order61.2550.00%
Drugs41.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.830.00%
Bicycle theft20.83-33.33%
Other crime20.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.062300.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.980.00%
Theft from the person93.53800.00%
Shoplifting91.870.00%
Other theft81.870.00%
Vehicle crime51.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.040.00%
Public order40.83300.00%
Bicycle theft30.830.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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 order10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.210.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.21-95.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2829.890.00%
Vehicle crime255.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences205.190.00%
Burglary154.150.00%
Other theft153.111400.00%
Shoplifting153.110.00%
Theft from the person133.111200.00%
Public order72.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.450.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

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 theft10.42-96.77%
Theft from the person10.21-97.83%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4639.0253.33%
Other theft319.5514.81%
Violence and sexual offences266.4323.81%
Vehicle crime245.4020.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.98-9.09%
Shoplifting114.1557.14%
Criminal damage and arson62.28200.00%
Robbery51.25150.00%
Burglary51.04-61.54%
Public order41.0433.33%
Other crime30.83200.00%
Bicycle theft30.62200.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3031.55-9.09%
Other theft276.233.85%
Anti-social behaviour225.6022.22%
Violence and sexual offences214.5740.00%
Vehicle crime204.36-4.76%
Burglary134.15160.00%
Shoplifting72.70-36.36%
Public order31.45-25.00%
Drugs30.6250.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-75.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3330.51-8.33%
Other theft266.85-43.48%
Vehicle crime215.4031.25%
Anti-social behaviour184.36-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences153.74-25.00%
Shoplifting113.1157.14%
Burglary52.28-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.04-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.04100.00%
Public order40.83-55.56%
Drugs20.83-33.33%
Robbery20.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4636.940.00%
Theft from the person369.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour217.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.360.00%
Vehicle crime164.150.00%
Public order93.320.00%
Burglary81.870.00%
Shoplifting71.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.450.00%
Robbery41.250.00%
Drugs30.830.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202424
July 20241
May 20241
April 202420
January 202426
December 202321
November 202315
October 202320

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 191 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20249
July 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 202446
December 202330
November 202333
October 202336

A total of 172 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
April 202415
March 20241
January 202431
December 202327
November 202326
October 202346

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
April 202428
January 202420
December 202322
November 202318
October 202321

A total of 124 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202425
January 202424
December 202320
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202415
January 20245
December 202313
November 20235
October 20238

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
May 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 202415
January 202411
December 20237
November 202311
October 20237

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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Queen'S Gate Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cromwell Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Petersham Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Cambridge Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Prince Of Wales Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Palace Green
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bremner Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Gore Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Petersham Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Queen'S Gate Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    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. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St Mary'S Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kynance Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Kensington Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1