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

Overview of Crime in W8 5RH

VICTORIA ROAD, W8 5RH, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.69 per 1,000 population. This W8 5RH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W8 postcode area, which has experienced 187 crimes and a crime rate of 10.27 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W8 5RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5RH, encompassing approximately 4398 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (1900.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)

W8 5RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gloucester Road with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Gloucester Road (Lu Station) with total crimes: 6

VICTORIA ROAD, W8 5RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2020.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.551900.00%
Theft from the person114.551000.00%
Other theft102.50900.00%
Vehicle crime52.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.140.00%
Public order40.91300.00%
Shoplifting40.910.00%
Burglary40.910.00%
Drugs30.910.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.910.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.230.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order31.82-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Theft from the person20.45-90.48%
Other theft10.45-96.43%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3442.740.00%
Vehicle crime327.730.00%
Other theft287.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences246.372300.00%
Theft from the person215.46425.00%
Shoplifting194.770.00%
Burglary144.320.00%
Public order93.18350.00%
Robbery32.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42.27-76.47%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-57.14%
Public order20.68-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-96.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2534.104.17%
Violence and sexual offences255.68-16.67%
Other theft195.68-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour194.32-17.39%
Theft from the person174.32-29.17%
Shoplifting133.87333.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.96133.33%
Burglary71.59-46.15%
Bicycle theft51.59400.00%
Public order51.14-28.57%
Robbery31.1450.00%
Drugs30.6850.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3034.7987.50%
Theft from the person246.8220.00%
Vehicle crime245.46-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour235.46-4.17%
Other theft215.2310.53%
Burglary134.77116.67%
Public order72.9640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59-25.00%
Shoplifting30.68-66.67%
Robbery20.68100.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-75.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2630.9213.04%
Anti-social behaviour245.9114.29%
Theft from the person205.46122.22%
Other theft194.55-40.62%
Violence and sexual offences164.32-15.79%
Shoplifting93.6428.57%
Burglary62.05-14.29%
Public order51.36-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.1433.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.91-55.56%
Drugs20.91-33.33%
Robbery10.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3232.060.00%
Vehicle crime237.2835.29%
Anti-social behaviour215.23-4.55%
Violence and sexual offences194.77-34.48%
Criminal damage and arson94.32125.00%
Theft from the person92.0550.00%
Burglary72.050.00%
Shoplifting71.590.00%
Public order61.59-14.29%
Bicycle theft31.36-50.00%
Drugs30.68-40.00%
Robbery20.68100.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3232.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences297.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.590.00%
Vehicle crime175.000.00%
Burglary73.870.00%
Public order71.590.00%
Shoplifting71.590.00%
Bicycle theft61.590.00%
Theft from the person61.360.00%
Drugs51.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.140.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243
April 20249
March 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 202434
January 202419
December 202323
November 202324
October 202321
September 202322

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 20241
April 202424
March 20241
January 202425
December 202330
November 202316
October 202319
September 202329

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 152 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202432
January 202425
December 202324
November 202326
October 202323
September 202317

A total of 163 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241
April 202428
January 202419
December 202321
November 202319
October 202332
September 202332

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202419
January 202413
December 20233
November 20239
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 115 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20241
May 20242
April 202421
March 20244
January 202417
December 202324
November 202320
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202414
January 20247
December 202313
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Gloucester Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Gloucester Road (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Gaspar Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Bremner Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Petersham Mews
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Queen'S Gate Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Queen'S Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 10. Cromwell Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Kensington Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Reston Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Stanford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Young Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Prince Of Wales Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 19. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Elvaston Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Grenville Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mcleod'S Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Southwell Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Cornwall Mews South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Osten Mews
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Gaspar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ashburn Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Kingsley Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Eldon Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1