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

Overview of Crime in W8 6AS

ABINGDON ROAD, W8 6AS, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 144 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.14 per 1,000 population. This W8 6AS 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 6AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 6AS, encompassing approximately 7938 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (475.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)

W8 6AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30
  • Earl'S Court Road with total crimes: 9
  • Lexham Mews with total crimes: 9

ABINGDON ROAD, W8 6AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.14-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour233.40475.00%
Shoplifting162.90100.00%
Theft from the person162.02100.00%
Other theft132.02550.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.6450.00%
Burglary81.1333.33%
Vehicle crime81.0133.33%
Public order71.01-12.50%
Bicycle theft60.8820.00%
Drugs50.76400.00%
Robbery30.630.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.343200.00%
Theft from the person84.16700.00%
Public order81.01700.00%
Shoplifting81.010.00%
Burglary61.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.760.00%
Vehicle crime60.760.00%
Bicycle theft50.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.630.00%
Robbery30.500.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

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 order10.380.00%
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 arson10.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-95.24%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2316.502200.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.900.00%
Theft from the person182.651700.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.270.00%
Vehicle crime172.140.00%
Shoplifting172.140.00%
Public order82.140.00%
Robbery41.010.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
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 theft10.25-96.00%
Theft from the person10.13-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.3847.37%
Other theft253.534.17%
Vehicle crime153.1536.36%
Shoplifting131.8962.50%
Anti-social behaviour111.64-35.29%
Robbery111.39120.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.39100.00%
Burglary51.01-54.55%
Public order50.6325.00%
Theft from the person50.63-72.22%
Drugs30.6350.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2415.754.35%
Violence and sexual offences193.02-42.42%
Theft from the person182.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.2741.67%
Vehicle crime112.14-15.38%
Burglary111.3957.14%
Shoplifting81.39-50.00%
Robbery51.01-16.67%
Public order40.63-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.50-50.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Other crime20.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.3943.48%
Other theft234.16-54.00%
Shoplifting162.90-30.43%
Vehicle crime132.02-18.75%
Theft from the person121.64-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.5120.00%
Public order121.51140.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.5114.29%
Burglary71.0175.00%
Robbery60.880.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Bicycle theft20.25-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5021.290.00%
Shoplifting236.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences232.900.00%
Theft from the person162.900.00%
Vehicle crime162.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.260.00%
Bicycle theft60.880.00%
Robbery60.760.00%
Public order50.760.00%
Burglary40.630.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

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 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20244
April 202417
January 202411
December 202317
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
May 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
April 202417
January 202413
December 20238
November 202316
October 202323

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20242
January 20245
December 202311
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202417
January 202415
December 202311
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 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 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202433
July 20241
May 20241
April 202421
January 202428
December 202319
November 202333
October 202323

A total of 161 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 202423
March 20241
January 202425
December 202324
November 202323
October 202350

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
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 95 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 20241
April 202418
March 20241
January 20245
December 202318
November 202312
October 202316

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 6AS 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. Earl'S Court Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Lexham Mews
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Hornton Place
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. 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. B316
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. St Mary Abbot'S Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Redfield Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Shaftesbury Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Adam And Eve Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Wynnstay Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1