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 109 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.63 per 1,000 population. This W8 5UN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W8 postcode area, which has experienced 187 crimes and a crime rate of 10.27 per 1,000 population (August 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 Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (3600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)

W8 5UN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Gaspar Mews with total crimes: 6
  • Hospital with total crimes: 6

ABBOTS WALK, W8 5UN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 theft5323.3665.62%
Violence and sexual offences277.113.85%
Theft from the person203.62300.00%
Vehicle crime172.68-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour142.28-44.00%
Shoplifting131.8830.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.7540.00%
Burglary70.94-36.36%
Public order50.94-61.54%
Robbery40.67100.00%
Bicycle theft30.54-66.67%
Drugs20.40-66.67%
Other crime10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3222.2839.13%
Violence and sexual offences264.304.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.4931.58%
Vehicle crime193.3635.71%
Public order132.55160.00%
Burglary111.7537.50%
Shoplifting101.48-9.09%
Bicycle theft91.34350.00%
Drugs61.21-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.81-44.44%
Theft from the person50.67-61.54%
Other crime30.670.00%
Robbery20.40-33.33%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.660.00%
Other theft233.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.090.00%
Vehicle crime142.550.00%
Theft from the person131.880.00%
Shoplifting111.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.480.00%
Burglary81.210.00%
Drugs71.070.00%
Public order50.940.00%
Robbery30.670.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202437
July 20241
May 20241
April 202436
January 202433
December 202329
November 202324
October 202327
September 202326
August 202325

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20241
April 20243
January 202411
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20235
August 20239

A total of 117 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20241
April 202420
March 20241
January 202411
December 202324
November 202313
October 202320
September 20235
August 202313

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
April 202427
January 202413
December 202323
November 202321
October 202314
September 202325
August 202319

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20239
August 20232

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
April 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 202313
August 20235

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202413
January 202414
December 20236
November 202314
October 202313
September 202310
August 202311

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20247
January 20249
December 202314
November 20237
October 20237
September 202311
August 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202422
January 202426
December 202313
November 202313
October 202317
September 202319
August 202314

A total of 225 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202423
March 20241
January 202429
December 202330
November 202328
October 202353
September 202332
August 202323

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 202411
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236
August 20237

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
  • 2. Gaspar Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Wright'S Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Hornton Place
    Total5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Phillimore Walk
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Lexham Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Collingham Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Redfield Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Knaresborough Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Abingdon Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Adam And Eve Mews
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Iverna Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Kensington Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. High Street Kensington (Lu Station)
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Redfield Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Stanford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Young Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Prince Of Wales Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 25. Derry Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Grenville Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Mcleod'S Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Southwell Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Cornwall Mews South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1