W8 5XD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 5XD

W8 5XD, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 129 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.46 per 1,000 population. This W8 5XD 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 5XD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5XD, encompassing approximately 6988 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)

W8 5XD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Lexham Mews with total crimes: 9
  • Police Station with total crimes: 7

W8 5XD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2418.46500.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.43-14.29%
Shoplifting143.4375.00%
Other theft112.00450.00%
Theft from the person111.57120.00%
Public order91.5712.50%
Vehicle crime81.2933.33%
Drugs71.14600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0020.00%
Burglary60.8620.00%
Bicycle theft40.86100.00%
Robbery30.57-25.00%
Other crime20.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.162700.00%
Public order84.01700.00%
Shoplifting81.140.00%
Vehicle crime61.140.00%
Burglary50.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.720.00%
Theft from the person50.72400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.720.00%
Robbery40.570.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

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 order10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.140.00%

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 arson10.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-95.24%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.880.00%
Other theft183.001700.00%
Vehicle crime162.580.00%
Theft from the person142.291300.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.000.00%
Shoplifting91.860.00%
Burglary61.290.00%
Public order60.860.00%
Robbery40.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

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 theft10.29-91.67%
Theft from the person10.14-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.1755.56%
Vehicle crime144.0140.00%
Other theft122.000.00%
Shoplifting121.72140.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.72233.33%
Robbery61.430.00%
Burglary60.86-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.86-72.22%
Public order50.7266.67%
Theft from the person40.72-66.67%
Drugs30.57200.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour182.5828.57%
Other theft122.589.09%
Theft from the person121.72100.00%
Vehicle crime101.720.00%
Burglary101.4342.86%
Robbery61.4320.00%
Shoplifting50.86-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-57.14%
Public order30.43-72.73%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.313.85%
Anti-social behaviour143.86-12.50%
Shoplifting142.00-39.13%
Other theft112.00-63.33%
Public order111.57175.00%
Vehicle crime101.57-28.57%
Burglary71.4375.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.000.00%
Theft from the person61.000.00%
Robbery50.8625.00%
Bicycle theft10.72-80.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3020.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences264.290.00%
Shoplifting233.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.290.00%
Vehicle crime142.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.000.00%
Theft from the person61.000.00%
Bicycle theft50.860.00%
Burglary40.720.00%
Robbery40.570.00%
Public order40.570.00%
Drugs20.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20244
April 202413
January 20245
December 202318
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202416
January 202414
December 202310
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
May 20241
April 20241
January 202410
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20246
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 202311
October 20234

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202428
July 20241
May 20241
April 202421
January 202428
December 202318
November 202327
October 202326

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 202418
March 20241
January 202412
December 202312
November 202311
October 202330

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 20249
January 202412
December 20235
November 202314
October 202323

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20241
April 202414
March 20241
January 20244
December 202312
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Lexham Mews
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Earls Terrace
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stafford Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Strangways Terrace
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Allen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Warwick Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. B316
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Ilchester Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Melbury Court
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cromwell Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Marloes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Mary'S Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Blithfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. St Mary Abbot'S Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Shaftesbury Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Adam And Eve Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Wynnstay Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Iverna Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Phillimore Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1