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

Overview of Crime in W8 6AW

ABINGDON ROAD, W8 6AW, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.99 per 1,000 population. This W8 6AW 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 6AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 6AW, encompassing approximately 8084 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (3300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)

W8 6AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Longridge Road with total crimes: 6
  • Earl'S Court Road with total crimes: 6

ABINGDON ROAD, W8 6AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.993300.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.210.00%
Public order91.86800.00%
Theft from the person81.11700.00%
Shoplifting80.990.00%
Burglary70.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.870.00%
Vehicle crime60.740.00%
Bicycle theft40.740.00%
Other theft40.490.00%
Robbery30.490.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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 order10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.120.00%

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 offences10.12-96.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2917.442800.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.090.00%
Theft from the person172.721600.00%
Vehicle crime162.100.00%
Shoplifting161.980.00%
Public order71.980.00%
Robbery40.870.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

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 person10.12-85.71%

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 offences2816.333.70%
Other theft253.4613.64%
Shoplifting133.0962.50%
Vehicle crime121.61-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour111.48-60.71%
Robbery111.3683.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.3650.00%
Burglary71.11-30.00%
Theft from the person70.87-56.25%
Public order50.87400.00%
Drugs30.6250.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2817.4455.56%
Violence and sexual offences273.46-12.90%
Other theft223.34-21.43%
Theft from the person162.7277.78%
Vehicle crime131.980.00%
Burglary101.6166.67%
Shoplifting81.24-46.67%
Robbery60.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.74-14.29%
Drugs20.74-33.33%
Other crime20.250.00%
Public order10.25-90.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.0619.23%
Other theft283.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.4663.64%
Shoplifting152.23-31.82%
Vehicle crime131.86-13.33%
Public order101.6142.86%
Theft from the person91.24-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson71.1116.67%
Burglary60.8720.00%
Robbery40.74-33.33%
Drugs30.4950.00%
Bicycle theft20.37-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5622.39107.41%
Violence and sexual offences266.93-25.71%
Shoplifting223.2229.41%
Theft from the person172.72183.33%
Vehicle crime152.10-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour111.86-64.52%
Public order71.36-53.33%
Bicycle theft60.87-45.45%
Robbery60.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.740.00%
Burglary50.74-54.55%
Drugs20.62-71.43%
Other crime10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3523.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.330.00%
Other theft273.830.00%
Shoplifting173.340.00%
Vehicle crime162.100.00%
Public order151.980.00%
Burglary111.860.00%
Bicycle theft111.360.00%
Drugs71.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.870.00%
Theft from the person60.740.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Robbery30.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 202422
January 202411
December 202328
November 202318
October 202311
September 202331

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
July 20241
May 20241
April 202425
January 202428
December 202327
November 202331
October 202326
September 202335

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20242
January 20247
December 202310
November 20236
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20241
April 20241
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20241
April 20247
January 20245
December 20231
November 202310
October 20237
September 202315

A total of 82 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
April 202417
March 20241
January 20247
December 202316
November 20239
October 202317
September 20236

A total of 192 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202429
March 20241
January 202425
December 202322
November 202328
October 202356
September 202327

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202416
January 202412
December 202313
November 202313
October 202315
September 202316

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 202411
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

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
August 20248
April 202416
January 202413
December 20238
November 202315
October 202322
September 202317

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 6AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
  • 2. Longridge Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Earl'S Court Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hospital
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Wright'S Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Hornton Place
    Total5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Phillimore Walk
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Lexham Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 12. Redfield Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. High Street Kensington (Lu Station)
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Logan Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cromwell Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Child'S Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 21. Redfield Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Earls Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Wallgrave Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Kenway Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Radley Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Pennant Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Allen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1