LAUNCESTON PLACE, W8 5RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 5RL

LAUNCESTON PLACE, W8 5RL, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 123 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.68 per 1,000 population. This W8 5RL 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 5RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5RL, encompassing approximately 4144 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (24) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)

W8 5RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Gloucester Road with total crimes: 10
  • B325 with total crimes: 7

LAUNCESTON PLACE, W8 5RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2429.68140.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.7940.00%
Shoplifting155.07275.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.62-26.32%
Theft from the person133.3818.18%
Vehicle crime133.14160.00%
Burglary93.14350.00%
Public order52.1725.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.210.00%
Robbery10.97-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1919.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.581400.00%
Theft from the person113.621000.00%
Other theft102.65900.00%
Vehicle crime52.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.210.00%
Public order40.97300.00%
Shoplifting40.970.00%
Drugs30.970.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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 theft10.970.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.240.00%

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 order31.93-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-33.33%
Theft from the person20.48-90.00%
Other theft10.48-96.15%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3040.540.00%
Vehicle crime287.240.00%
Other theft266.760.00%
Theft from the person206.27400.00%
Shoplifting194.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.581600.00%
Burglary134.100.00%
Public order83.14300.00%
Robbery31.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

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 person42.41-76.47%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-57.14%
Public order20.72-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-95.45%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2534.268.70%
Violence and sexual offences226.03-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.31-9.52%
Other theft184.58-10.00%
Theft from the person174.34-22.73%
Shoplifting134.10333.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.14133.33%
Public order51.69-28.57%
Burglary51.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.21300.00%
Drugs30.9750.00%
Robbery20.72100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2533.3078.57%
Vehicle crime236.030.00%
Theft from the person225.5515.79%
Anti-social behaviour215.31-8.70%
Other theft205.075.26%
Burglary104.83150.00%
Public order72.4175.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.69-25.00%
Shoplifting30.72-66.67%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-75.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2330.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour235.550.00%
Theft from the person195.550.00%
Other theft194.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.580.00%
Shoplifting93.380.00%
Bicycle theft42.170.00%
Burglary40.970.00%
Public order40.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.970.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
July 20241
April 202417
March 20241
January 202422
December 202325
November 202314

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 109 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 20241
May 20242
April 202420
March 20244
January 202417
December 202322
November 202319

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241
April 202426
January 202418
December 202320
November 202319

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
April 202430
January 202419
December 202321
November 202323

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202428
January 202425
December 202323
November 202323

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 202413
January 20245
December 202310
November 20234

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 202419
January 202413
December 20233
November 20239

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 5RL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting13
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Gloucester Road
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. B325
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Queen'S Gate Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Atherstone Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Cromwell Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Petersham Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Gaspar Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Bremner Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Gore Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Petersham Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Queen'S Gate
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 19. Queen'S Gate Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Mcleod'S Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Southwell Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Kynance Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kensington Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Hyde Park Gate Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hyde Park Gate
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Reston Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Prince Consort Road
    Total1
    Drugs1