W8 5RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 5RU

W8 5RU, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.31 per 1,000 population. This W8 5RU 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 5RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5RU, encompassing approximately 3380 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W8 5RU area, explore the W8 5RU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the W8 5RU area, visit the W8 5RU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (108.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)

W8 5RU 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

W8 5RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2534.31108.33%
Other theft207.40233.33%
Theft from the person175.92112.50%
Anti-social behaviour175.03-5.56%
Vehicle crime135.03160.00%
Burglary83.85300.00%
Public order42.3733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-25.00%
Shoplifting30.8950.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1818.93-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences125.32-20.00%
Theft from the person83.55-38.46%
Other theft62.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime51.77-81.48%
Criminal damage and arson41.48100.00%
Public order31.18-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.59-33.33%
Burglary20.59-84.62%
Robbery10.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2736.9817.39%
Anti-social behaviour267.9913.04%
Other theft187.6912.50%
Violence and sexual offences155.32-34.78%
Theft from the person134.440.00%
Burglary133.85160.00%
Public order53.8566.67%
Shoplifting31.480.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-66.67%
Drugs10.59-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2336.984.55%
Vehicle crime236.804.55%
Violence and sexual offences236.8035.29%
Other theft166.80-11.11%
Theft from the person134.73-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson63.85100.00%
Burglary51.77-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.48300.00%
Public order31.18-25.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Robbery20.89100.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2234.0215.79%
Vehicle crime226.514.76%
Other theft186.5120.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.3241.67%
Theft from the person165.0314.29%
Burglary104.73150.00%
Public order42.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.1850.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2128.995.00%
Anti-social behaviour196.21-5.00%
Other theft155.62-51.61%
Theft from the person144.44180.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.149.09%
Bicycle theft43.5533.33%
Burglary41.18-55.56%
Public order31.180.00%
Shoplifting30.89-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-75.00%
Drugs10.59-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3135.200.00%
Vehicle crime209.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.920.00%
Burglary93.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.660.00%
Theft from the person52.370.00%
Shoplifting41.480.00%
Bicycle theft31.180.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Robbery20.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202412
April 202415
January 202423
December 202317
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20246
April 202418
January 202416
December 202318
November 202315
October 202331

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 86 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
April 202413
January 202413
December 202316
November 202314
October 20235

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
April 202426
January 202423
December 202322
November 202319
October 202320

A total of 131 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.71 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 202423
December 202322
November 202321
October 202320

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 202413
January 20245
December 202310
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 5RU 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. 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. Cambridge Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Prince Of Wales Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Bremner Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Gore Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Petersham Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Queen'S Gate
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Gloucester Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Kensington Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Hyde Park Gate Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hyde Park Gate
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Reston Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Prince Consort Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Queen'S Gate Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1