ABINGDON ROAD, W8 6AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 6AF

ABINGDON ROAD, W8 6AF, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 147 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.15 per 1,000 population. This W8 6AF 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 6AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 6AF, encompassing approximately 7677 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W8 6AF area, explore the W8 6AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-3.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (285.71% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)

W8 6AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30
  • Lexham Mews with total crimes: 9
  • Hornton Place with total crimes: 9

ABINGDON ROAD, W8 6AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.15-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour273.78285.71%
Theft from the person173.52142.86%
Other theft152.21650.00%
Shoplifting151.9587.50%
Vehicle crime91.95125.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1775.00%
Public order70.91-12.50%
Drugs60.91500.00%
Burglary50.7825.00%
Bicycle theft50.6525.00%
Robbery30.650.00%
Other crime20.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.682900.00%
Public order83.91700.00%
Shoplifting81.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.040.00%
Theft from the person70.91600.00%
Vehicle crime40.910.00%
Burglary40.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.520.00%
Bicycle theft40.520.00%
Robbery30.520.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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 order10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-50.00%

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 offences20.39-90.48%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2516.802400.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.260.00%
Theft from the person172.741600.00%
Shoplifting172.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.210.00%
Vehicle crime152.080.00%
Public order61.950.00%
Robbery40.780.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

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 theft10.26-96.00%
Theft from the person10.13-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.1042.86%
Other theft253.91-3.85%
Vehicle crime163.2660.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.08-31.82%
Shoplifting131.9562.50%
Robbery121.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.5640.00%
Public order60.9120.00%
Burglary60.78-50.00%
Theft from the person50.78-70.59%
Drugs30.6550.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2617.7113.04%
Anti-social behaviour223.3929.41%
Violence and sexual offences212.87-34.38%
Theft from the person172.7441.67%
Burglary122.2171.43%
Vehicle crime101.56-28.57%
Shoplifting81.30-50.00%
Robbery61.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.78-28.57%
Public order50.65-58.33%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Other crime20.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.6714.29%
Other theft234.17-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.00-5.56%
Shoplifting162.21-27.27%
Vehicle crime142.08-17.65%
Public order121.82200.00%
Theft from the person121.56-29.41%
Robbery81.5660.00%
Burglary71.0440.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.910.00%
Bicycle theft20.91-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4623.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences285.990.00%
Shoplifting223.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.870.00%
Theft from the person172.340.00%
Vehicle crime172.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.210.00%
Bicycle theft60.910.00%
Burglary50.780.00%
Robbery50.650.00%
Public order40.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 20247
April 202416
January 202415
December 202322
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202415
January 202416
December 202310
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20243
January 20246
December 202312
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20241
April 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 202412
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202430
July 20241
May 20242
April 202421
January 202430
December 202321
November 202332
October 202328

A total of 163 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20242
April 202425
March 20241
January 202425
December 202326
November 202323
October 202346

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
April 202417
January 202413
December 20238
November 202316
October 202322

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 94 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
July 20241
April 202417
March 20241
January 20245
December 202317
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20236

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 6AF 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. Lexham Mews
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Hornton Place
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hornton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 6. Earls Terrace
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stafford Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Sheldrake Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. B316
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Ilchester Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Melbury Court
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Marloes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St Mary'S Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Blithfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. St Mary Abbot'S Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Shaftesbury Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Adam And Eve Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Wynnstay Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1