EARLS COURT ROAD, W8 6EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 6EJ

EARLS COURT ROAD, W8 6EJ, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.36 per 1,000 population. This W8 6EJ 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 6EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 6EJ, encompassing approximately 7043 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

W8 6EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Earl'S Court Road with total crimes: 6
  • Wright'S Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Phillimore Walk with total crimes: 5

EARLS COURT ROAD, W8 6EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.3642.86%
Shoplifting84.26-11.11%
Public order71.14-12.50%
Burglary60.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.850.00%
Vehicle crime50.85-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.71-73.33%
Theft from the person40.57-73.33%
Robbery40.570.00%
Bicycle theft30.57200.00%
Other theft20.43-89.47%
Drugs10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.18-19.23%
Other theft192.9846.15%
Anti-social behaviour152.7087.50%
Theft from the person152.13650.00%
Vehicle crime152.1315.38%
Shoplifting92.13-25.00%
Public order81.28100.00%
Burglary61.1420.00%
Robbery40.85-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.4862.50%
Other theft133.698.33%
Vehicle crime131.8530.00%
Shoplifting121.85140.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.28-50.00%
Robbery61.140.00%
Burglary50.85-44.44%
Public order40.7133.33%
Drugs30.570.00%
Theft from the person20.43-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.92-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour162.2723.08%
Other theft122.27-7.69%
Theft from the person101.70100.00%
Vehicle crime101.4211.11%
Burglary91.4228.57%
Robbery61.2820.00%
Shoplifting50.85-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-25.00%
Public order30.43-57.14%
Other crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.344.76%
Shoplifting143.12-39.13%
Other theft131.99-59.38%
Anti-social behaviour131.85-18.75%
Vehicle crime91.850.00%
Burglary71.2875.00%
Public order70.99250.00%
Theft from the person50.990.00%
Robbery50.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.71-42.86%
Drugs10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-80.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3218.46100.00%
Shoplifting234.5453.33%
Violence and sexual offences213.27-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour162.98-30.43%
Vehicle crime92.27-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.28-22.22%
Bicycle theft50.99-37.50%
Robbery50.7125.00%
Theft from the person50.7166.67%
Burglary40.71-63.64%
Public order20.57-81.82%
Drugs10.28-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.5837.50%
Anti-social behaviour234.6935.29%
Other theft163.2723.08%
Shoplifting152.27-31.82%
Vehicle crime122.1333.33%
Burglary111.70-8.33%
Public order111.5657.14%
Criminal damage and arson91.56125.00%
Bicycle theft81.280.00%
Drugs41.140.00%
Robbery40.57100.00%
Theft from the person30.57-62.50%
Other crime30.430.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.320.00%
Shoplifting223.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.120.00%
Other theft132.410.00%
Burglary121.850.00%
Vehicle crime91.700.00%
Theft from the person81.280.00%
Public order71.140.00%
Drugs40.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.570.00%
Robbery20.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 20234
September 202311
August 202312

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
January 20249
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20239
August 20234

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
April 202421
January 202426
December 202316
November 202322
October 202321
September 202333
August 202324

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202415
January 202413
December 202310
November 20239
October 20239
September 202312
August 20239

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202415
January 20248
December 202316
November 202313
October 202316
September 202323
August 202317

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202415
January 20242
December 202310
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233
August 20238

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202419
January 202413
December 202312
November 202313
October 202332
September 202316
August 202313

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232
September 202311
August 20237

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20249
January 202412
December 20235
November 202314
October 202323
September 202315
August 202322

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Earl'S Court Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Wright'S Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Phillimore Walk
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Strangways Terrace
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Lexham Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Abingdon Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Adam And Eve Mews
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 12. Iverna Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Warwick Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Logan Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cromwell Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Earls Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Radley Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Allen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. B316
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Argyll Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Hollandgreen Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Melbury Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Pater Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Earls Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. St Mary Abbot'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Logan Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1