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

Overview of Crime in W8 5RJ

VICTORIA ROAD, W8 5RJ, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.25 per 1,000 population. This W8 5RJ 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 5RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5RJ, encompassing approximately 4307 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W8 5RJ area, explore the W8 5RJ 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 (64.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (185.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)

W8 5RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • B325 with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

VICTORIA ROAD, W8 5RJ 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 Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2829.2564.71%
Other theft206.50185.71%
Anti-social behaviour184.64-5.26%
Theft from the person174.18183.33%
Vehicle crime133.95160.00%
Burglary83.02300.00%
Public order71.8675.00%
Drugs41.630.00%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Bicycle theft20.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-50.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1916.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.411600.00%
Other theft73.950.00%
Theft from the person61.63500.00%
Vehicle crime51.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.160.00%
Public order40.93300.00%
Bicycle theft30.930.00%
Shoplifting30.700.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

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 order10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.230.00%

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 arson10.46-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.23-94.74%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2929.720.00%
Vehicle crime276.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences196.270.00%
Other theft144.411300.00%
Burglary143.250.00%
Theft from the person93.25800.00%
Public order62.090.00%
Shoplifting41.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

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 theft10.46-93.33%
Theft from the person10.23-91.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2429.0214.29%
Violence and sexual offences245.5741.18%
Anti-social behaviour235.570.00%
Other theft155.34-25.00%
Theft from the person123.48-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson52.7966.67%
Burglary51.16-58.33%
Bicycle theft31.16200.00%
Robbery30.7050.00%
Drugs30.7050.00%
Public order30.70-25.00%
Shoplifting30.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2329.4821.05%
Theft from the person225.3437.50%
Vehicle crime215.115.00%
Other theft204.8842.86%
Violence and sexual offences174.640.00%
Burglary123.95140.00%
Public order42.79-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-40.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-75.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2026.2317.65%
Anti-social behaviour194.64-5.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.410.00%
Theft from the person163.9560.00%
Other theft143.71-56.25%
Burglary53.25-44.44%
Public order51.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.16-16.67%
Shoplifting51.160.00%
Bicycle theft41.16100.00%
Drugs20.93-33.33%
Other crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3229.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour207.430.00%
Vehicle crime174.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.950.00%
Theft from the person103.950.00%
Burglary92.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.090.00%
Public order51.390.00%
Shoplifting51.160.00%
Drugs31.160.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Robbery20.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202417
July 20241
May 20241
April 202419
January 202424
December 202317
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
April 202414
March 20241
January 202415
December 202320
November 202314
October 202332

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 94 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
July 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202412
December 202322
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

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 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
April 202429
January 202423
December 202323
November 202319
October 202320

A total of 127 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202427
January 202424
December 202321
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 202414
January 20245
December 202312
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
May 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
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 5RJ 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. B325
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Kynance Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Queen'S Gate Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Atherstone Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Cromwell Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Petersham Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Cambridge Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Prince Of Wales Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Palace Green
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Bremner Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Gore Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Petersham Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Gloucester Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Queen'S Gate Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Mcleod'S Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Southwell Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Kynance Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Kensington Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Hyde Park Gate Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hyde Park Gate
    Total1
    Robbery1