W8 6EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 6EQ

W8 6EQ, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 154 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.66 per 1,000 population. This W8 6EQ 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 6EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 6EQ, encompassing approximately 7109 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)

W8 6EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Earl'S Court Road with total crimes: 9
  • Lexham Mews with total crimes: 9

W8 6EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3421.6670.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.78-15.79%
Shoplifting144.50100.00%
Other theft121.97200.00%
Burglary101.690.00%
Theft from the person101.4166.67%
Bicycle theft81.41166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.1360.00%
Vehicle crime71.1316.67%
Drugs60.98500.00%
Public order60.84-25.00%
Robbery30.84-25.00%
Other crime30.42200.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.8922.58%
Anti-social behaviour205.35-28.57%
Burglary102.81100.00%
Public order81.410.00%
Shoplifting71.13-22.22%
Theft from the person60.98-62.50%
Vehicle crime60.84-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.840.00%
Other theft40.70-86.21%
Robbery40.560.00%
Bicycle theft30.56200.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.1010.71%
Other theft294.36123.08%
Anti-social behaviour284.08180.00%
Theft from the person163.94220.00%
Vehicle crime162.2523.08%
Shoplifting92.25-18.18%
Public order81.27100.00%
Burglary51.13-37.50%
Robbery40.70-33.33%
Other crime20.560.00%
Drugs10.28-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.6112.00%
Other theft133.94-13.33%
Vehicle crime131.838.33%
Shoplifting111.83120.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.55-65.52%
Criminal damage and arson91.41125.00%
Burglary81.27-20.00%
Robbery61.130.00%
Theft from the person50.84-50.00%
Drugs40.700.00%
Public order40.56100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2916.8845.00%
Violence and sexual offences254.08-24.24%
Other theft153.52-6.25%
Vehicle crime122.11-14.29%
Theft from the person101.69100.00%
Burglary101.4125.00%
Robbery61.4120.00%
Shoplifting50.84-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson40.70-33.33%
Public order20.56-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.4337.50%
Anti-social behaviour204.64-20.00%
Other theft162.81-63.64%
Vehicle crime142.2540.00%
Shoplifting131.97-38.10%
Burglary81.8360.00%
Public order71.1375.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.98-33.33%
Theft from the person50.84-37.50%
Robbery50.7025.00%
Drugs30.70200.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-80.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4422.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour256.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.520.00%
Shoplifting213.380.00%
Vehicle crime102.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.410.00%
Theft from the person81.270.00%
Bicycle theft51.130.00%
Burglary50.700.00%
Public order40.700.00%
Robbery40.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202420
April 202428
January 202410
December 202329
November 202320
October 202325

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 20245
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202438
April 202431
January 202428
December 202325
November 202333
October 202324

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 202429
January 202413
December 202315
November 202316
October 202344

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 20249
January 202411
December 20235
November 202313
October 202321

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202416
January 20245
December 202310
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202416
January 202413
December 202312
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    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. Templeton Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 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. Stafford Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Longridge Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hospital
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Allen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Fenelon Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Warwick Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Nevern Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Child'S Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. B316
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Melbury Court
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Beckford Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 23. Cromwell Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Redfield Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Marloes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. St Mary'S Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Blithfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1