W8 5SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 5SP

W8 5SP, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 170 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.00 per 1,000 population. This W8 5SP 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 5SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5SP, encompassing approximately 8094 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (10.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)

W8 5SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30
  • Collingham Place with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

W8 5SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4121.0010.81%
Anti-social behaviour275.0758.82%
Theft from the person183.3480.00%
Other theft182.22200.00%
Shoplifting172.2288.89%
Vehicle crime132.10333.33%
Burglary81.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.9960.00%
Public order80.990.00%
Drugs50.99400.00%
Bicycle theft30.62-25.00%
Robbery20.37-33.33%
Other crime20.25100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.713600.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.570.00%
Theft from the person102.10900.00%
Shoplifting91.240.00%
Public order81.11700.00%
Burglary60.990.00%
Other theft60.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.740.00%
Bicycle theft40.620.00%
Vehicle crime30.490.00%
Robbery30.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

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 order10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.37-93.10%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.290.00%
Other theft253.582400.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.090.00%
Theft from the person192.971800.00%
Vehicle crime172.350.00%
Shoplifting162.100.00%
Public order51.980.00%
Burglary40.620.00%
Robbery40.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.490.00%
Drugs20.370.00%

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 theft10.25-96.30%
Theft from the person10.12-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.3920.69%
Other theft274.32-12.90%
Vehicle crime213.3461.54%
Shoplifting162.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.98-41.67%
Robbery111.73120.00%
Theft from the person111.36-54.17%
Criminal damage and arson101.3666.67%
Public order71.2475.00%
Burglary70.86-50.00%
Drugs30.860.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3120.1410.71%
Violence and sexual offences293.83-9.38%
Theft from the person243.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour242.9720.00%
Burglary142.97100.00%
Vehicle crime131.730.00%
Shoplifting81.61-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson60.99-25.00%
Robbery50.7425.00%
Public order40.62-50.00%
Drugs30.4950.00%
Other crime20.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.276.67%
Other theft283.95-49.09%
Anti-social behaviour203.4625.00%
Shoplifting192.47-17.39%
Vehicle crime132.35-31.58%
Theft from the person121.61-40.00%
Public order81.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.9914.29%
Burglary70.9916.67%
Robbery40.86-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.49-25.00%
Drugs20.37-33.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5524.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences306.800.00%
Shoplifting233.710.00%
Theft from the person202.840.00%
Vehicle crime192.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.350.00%
Public order81.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.990.00%
Burglary60.860.00%
Robbery60.740.00%
Bicycle theft40.740.00%
Drugs30.490.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 20241
April 202419
March 20241
January 202411
December 202324
November 202312
October 202320

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202437
July 20241
May 20242
April 202429
January 202435
December 202329
November 202332
October 202330

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20244
January 20247
December 202314
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
April 202416
January 202416
December 20238
November 202319
October 202323

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 202417
January 202421
December 202313
November 202313
October 202319

A total of 191 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
April 202425
March 20241
January 202427
December 202331
November 202328
October 202355

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202417
April 202424
January 202414
December 202324
November 202320
October 202316

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
May 20241
April 20243
January 202410
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20241
April 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244
January 202411
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 3 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total30
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Collingham Place
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Lexham Mews
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Hornton Place
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 7. Kynance Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stafford Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hospital
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Allen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. B316
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Cambridge Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mcleod'S Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Redfield Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Marloes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St Mary'S Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Blithfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Kynance Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Kensington Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1