ABBOTS WALK, W8 5UN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 5UN

ABBOTS WALK, W8 5UN, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 177 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.76 per 1,000 population. This W8 5UN 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 5UN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5UN, encompassing approximately 7449 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (8.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (68.42% increase)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (250.00% increase)

W8 5UN 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
  • Gaspar Mews with total crimes: 10

ABBOTS WALK, W8 5UN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4023.768.11%
Anti-social behaviour325.3768.42%
Other theft214.30250.00%
Vehicle crime162.82300.00%
Theft from the person162.1577.78%
Burglary112.1557.14%
Shoplifting111.4822.22%
Criminal damage and arson91.4880.00%
Public order71.2116.67%
Drugs50.940.00%
Bicycle theft30.67-25.00%
Robbery30.40200.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.633600.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.970.00%
Theft from the person92.55800.00%
Shoplifting91.210.00%
Burglary71.210.00%
Public order60.94500.00%
Other theft60.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.810.00%
Bicycle theft40.670.00%
Vehicle crime40.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

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 order10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.130.00%

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 arson10.27-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-97.22%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3621.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour274.830.00%
Other theft233.622200.00%
Vehicle crime223.090.00%
Theft from the person202.951900.00%
Shoplifting132.680.00%
Burglary71.750.00%
Public order60.940.00%
Robbery40.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.540.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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 theft10.27-96.55%
Theft from the person10.13-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.6913.79%
Other theft294.43-3.33%
Vehicle crime263.89100.00%
Shoplifting143.49133.33%
Anti-social behaviour131.88-43.48%
Theft from the person111.75-54.17%
Robbery111.48120.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.48120.00%
Burglary91.48-35.71%
Public order61.2150.00%
Drugs30.81-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3021.487.14%
Violence and sexual offences294.0320.83%
Theft from the person243.8984.62%
Anti-social behaviour233.229.52%
Burglary143.09100.00%
Vehicle crime131.880.00%
Shoplifting61.75-57.14%
Robbery50.8125.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.670.00%
Public order40.67-33.33%
Drugs40.5433.33%
Other crime20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2819.06-47.17%
Violence and sexual offences243.76-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour213.2250.00%
Shoplifting142.827.69%
Vehicle crime131.88-23.53%
Theft from the person131.75-35.00%
Burglary71.750.00%
Public order60.9420.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.81-28.57%
Robbery40.670.00%
Bicycle theft40.5433.33%
Drugs30.5450.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5323.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences277.110.00%
Theft from the person203.620.00%
Vehicle crime172.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.280.00%
Shoplifting131.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.750.00%
Burglary70.940.00%
Public order50.940.00%
Robbery40.670.00%
Bicycle theft30.540.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
April 202422
January 202426
December 202313
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 115 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 20241
April 202420
March 20241
January 202411
December 202324
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202437
July 20241
May 20241
April 202436
January 202433
December 202329
November 202324
October 202327

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 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20246
April 202423
March 20241
January 202429
December 202330
November 202328
October 202353

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20247
January 20249
December 202314
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202413
January 202414
December 20236
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202419
April 202427
January 202413
December 202323
November 202321
October 202314

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
May 20241
April 20243
January 202411
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
April 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 202411
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 5UN 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. Gaspar Mews
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Kynance Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. B325
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Courtfield Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Gaspar Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. B316
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Cambridge Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Prince Of Wales Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mcleod'S Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Southwell Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Redfield Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Marloes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. St Mary'S Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Blithfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Kynance Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1