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

Overview of Crime in W8 6BX

ABINGDON VILLAS, W8 6BX, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 162 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.24 per 1,000 population. This W8 6BX 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 6BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 6BX, encompassing approximately 8879 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)

W8 6BX Crime Hotspots

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

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

ABINGDON VILLAS, W8 6BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.24-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour263.83100.00%
Shoplifting182.9380.00%
Other theft172.03240.00%
Theft from the person161.9177.78%
Vehicle crime111.80120.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.2428.57%
Burglary81.01-11.11%
Public order70.90-30.00%
Drugs60.79500.00%
Bicycle theft50.68-16.67%
Robbery20.56-33.33%
Other crime20.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.063500.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.050.00%
Public order101.46900.00%
Shoplifting101.130.00%
Burglary91.130.00%
Theft from the person91.01800.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.010.00%
Bicycle theft60.790.00%
Vehicle crime50.680.00%
Other theft50.560.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

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 order10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-50.00%

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 offences20.34-92.86%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.120.00%
Other theft283.152700.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.150.00%
Theft from the person202.591900.00%
Shoplifting172.250.00%
Vehicle crime171.910.00%
Public order81.910.00%
Burglary40.900.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

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 person10.11-90.91%

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 offences3016.8936.36%
Other theft273.38-12.90%
Shoplifting163.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.80-40.00%
Vehicle crime151.69-6.25%
Robbery111.6983.33%
Theft from the person111.24-54.17%
Criminal damage and arson81.2414.29%
Public order70.90133.33%
Burglary60.79-50.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3117.913.33%
Anti-social behaviour253.4931.58%
Theft from the person242.8271.43%
Violence and sexual offences222.70-38.89%
Vehicle crime162.486.67%
Burglary121.8071.43%
Shoplifting81.35-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson70.900.00%
Robbery60.7950.00%
Public order30.68-70.00%
Drugs30.3450.00%
Other crime20.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.699.09%
Other theft304.05-50.82%
Anti-social behaviour193.3826.67%
Shoplifting192.14-24.00%
Vehicle crime152.14-11.76%
Theft from the person141.69-26.32%
Public order101.5811.11%
Burglary71.1375.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.790.00%
Robbery40.79-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.45-57.14%
Drugs20.340.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6123.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences336.870.00%
Shoplifting253.720.00%
Theft from the person192.820.00%
Vehicle crime172.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.910.00%
Public order91.690.00%
Bicycle theft71.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.790.00%
Robbery60.790.00%
Burglary40.680.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20244
January 20246
December 202312
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
April 202417
January 202416
December 20238
November 202319
October 202325

A total of 115 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 20241
April 202420
March 20241
January 202411
December 202324
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202417
January 202415
December 202316
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 200 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
April 202428
March 20241
January 202427
December 202331
November 202330
October 202361

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202413
April 202423
January 202415
December 202325
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
May 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 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 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 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
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202436
July 20241
May 20242
April 202428
January 202430
December 202322
November 202336
October 202333

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20241
April 20248
January 20247
December 20233
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 202411
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

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
August 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 6BX 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. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Earl'S Court Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Lexham Mews
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Hornton Place
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 7. Earls Terrace
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stafford Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Hospital
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Allen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Child'S Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. B316
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Redfield Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Marloes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St Mary'S Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Blithfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Osten Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Redfield Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1