VICTORIA GROVE, W8 5RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 5RW

VICTORIA GROVE, W8 5RW, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 130 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.21 per 1,000 population. This W8 5RW 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 5RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5RW, encompassing approximately 3692 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)

W8 5RW Crime Hotspots

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

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

VICTORIA GROVE, W8 5RW 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 offences2535.2192.31%
Other theft206.77233.33%
Theft from the person175.42112.50%
Anti-social behaviour174.60-5.56%
Shoplifting154.60275.00%
Vehicle crime134.06160.00%
Burglary93.52350.00%
Public order52.4466.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.35-25.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Robbery10.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1818.42-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences134.87-13.33%
Theft from the person83.52-38.46%
Other theft62.17-70.00%
Vehicle crime51.62-81.48%
Criminal damage and arson41.35100.00%
Shoplifting41.08-78.95%
Public order31.08-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Robbery20.54-33.33%
Burglary20.54-84.62%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

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 crime2739.0012.50%
Anti-social behaviour267.3113.04%
Other theft207.0425.00%
Shoplifting195.4246.15%
Violence and sexual offences155.15-37.50%
Theft from the person134.06-13.33%
Burglary133.52160.00%
Public order53.5225.00%
Robbery31.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-71.43%
Drugs10.54-50.00%

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 crime2438.184.35%
Violence and sexual offences246.5020.00%
Anti-social behaviour236.504.55%
Other theft166.23-15.79%
Theft from the person154.33-25.00%
Shoplifting134.06333.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.52133.33%
Burglary51.90-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.35300.00%
Public order41.08-20.00%
Robbery21.08100.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2334.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.2315.79%
Theft from the person205.9642.86%
Violence and sexual offences205.4253.85%
Other theft195.4218.75%
Burglary105.15150.00%
Public order52.7166.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Shoplifting30.81-66.67%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-75.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2329.794.55%
Anti-social behaviour196.23-5.00%
Other theft165.15-48.39%
Theft from the person144.33133.33%
Violence and sexual offences133.790.00%
Shoplifting93.5228.57%
Bicycle theft42.4433.33%
Burglary41.08-55.56%
Public order31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-62.50%
Robbery10.81-50.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3134.390.00%
Vehicle crime228.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.420.00%
Burglary93.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.440.00%
Shoplifting72.170.00%
Theft from the person61.900.00%
Bicycle theft31.620.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Robbery20.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202413
April 202415
January 202424
December 202320
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20246
April 202420
January 202416
December 202319
November 202316
October 202331

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 93 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
April 202413
January 202415
December 202320
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 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
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 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
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 137 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.57 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 202323
November 202323
October 202322

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 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
October 20239

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 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 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 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
October 20237

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 5RW 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. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting13
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. 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