ABINGDON VILLAS, W8 6BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 6BU

ABINGDON VILLAS, W8 6BU, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.18 per 1,000 population. This W8 6BU 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 6BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 6BU, encompassing approximately 8621 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (3400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)

W8 6BU Crime Hotspots

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

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

ABINGDON VILLAS, W8 6BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.183400.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.060.00%
Public order91.28800.00%
Theft from the person91.04800.00%
Burglary81.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.930.00%
Shoplifting80.930.00%
Bicycle theft50.930.00%
Vehicle crime40.580.00%
Other theft40.460.00%
Robbery30.460.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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 order10.350.00%
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 arson10.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-95.45%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2816.592700.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.550.00%
Theft from the person192.441800.00%
Shoplifting192.200.00%
Vehicle crime182.200.00%
Public order82.090.00%
Robbery30.930.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
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 theft10.23-96.30%
Theft from the person10.12-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.3550.00%
Other theft273.48-3.57%
Vehicle crime143.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.62-43.48%
Shoplifting131.5162.50%
Robbery111.5183.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.2850.00%
Theft from the person91.04-60.87%
Burglary61.04-40.00%
Public order50.7066.67%
Drugs30.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2816.930.00%
Theft from the person233.2576.92%
Anti-social behaviour232.6753.33%
Violence and sexual offences202.67-44.44%
Vehicle crime142.32-6.67%
Burglary101.6266.67%
Shoplifting81.16-55.56%
Robbery60.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.70-14.29%
Public order30.70-70.00%
Drugs30.3550.00%
Other crime20.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.2120.00%
Other theft284.18-51.72%
Shoplifting183.25-25.00%
Vehicle crime152.09-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour151.7415.38%
Theft from the person131.74-27.78%
Public order101.5142.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.1616.67%
Burglary60.8150.00%
Robbery40.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.46-50.00%
Drugs20.350.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5822.39107.14%
Violence and sexual offences306.73-9.09%
Shoplifting243.4833.33%
Theft from the person182.78200.00%
Vehicle crime172.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.97-35.00%
Public order71.51-56.25%
Bicycle theft60.81-40.00%
Robbery60.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.70-14.29%
Burglary40.70-66.67%
Drugs20.46-71.43%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.9922.22%
Other theft283.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour203.2533.33%
Shoplifting182.32-18.18%
Vehicle crime172.0954.55%
Public order161.97128.57%
Burglary121.8633.33%
Bicycle theft101.39400.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.160.00%
Drugs70.8140.00%
Theft from the person60.81-53.85%
Robbery40.700.00%
Other crime30.460.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.590.00%
Shoplifting223.130.00%
Other theft212.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.440.00%
Theft from the person131.740.00%
Vehicle crime111.510.00%
Burglary91.280.00%
Public order71.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.810.00%
Drugs50.810.00%
Robbery40.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20236
September 202310
August 20232

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20242
January 20246
December 202310
November 20236
October 20234
September 202312
August 20239

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
May 20241
April 20241
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20237
August 20237

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
July 20241
May 20241
April 202422
January 202430
December 202320
November 202336
October 202330
September 202333
August 202327

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20241
April 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 202310
October 20237
September 202316
August 20237

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202421
January 202413
December 202323
November 202315
October 202313
September 202320
August 202315

A total of 112 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20241
April 202419
March 20241
January 20249
December 202323
November 202313
October 202318
September 20236
August 202313

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202418
January 202414
December 202314
November 202315
October 202317
September 202317
August 202311

A total of 223 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202428
March 20241
January 202427
December 202328
November 202328
October 202358
September 202328
August 202321

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202419
January 202413
December 20238
November 202318
October 202324
September 202318
August 202322

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237
August 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 6BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
  • 2. Earl'S Court Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Lexham Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 11. Redfield Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Abingdon Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Adam And Eve Mews
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Iverna Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. High Street Kensington (Lu Station)
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Logan Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Child'S Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 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. Derry Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Earls Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Wallgrave Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Radley Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Pennant Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Allen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1