SOUTH EDWARDES SQUARE, W8 6HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 6HN

SOUTH EDWARDES SQUARE, W8 6HN, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.96 per 1,000 population. This W8 6HN 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 6HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 6HN, encompassing approximately 5702 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

W8 6HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nevern Road with total crimes: 8
  • Longridge Road with total crimes: 6
  • Earl'S Court Road with total crimes: 6

SOUTH EDWARDES SQUARE, W8 6HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.9620.83%
Anti-social behaviour125.09-36.84%
Burglary92.1050.00%
Public order81.58-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.400.00%
Robbery61.23100.00%
Vehicle crime51.05-66.67%
Theft from the person40.88-55.56%
Shoplifting40.70-63.64%
Bicycle theft30.7050.00%
Other theft30.53-85.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.04-11.11%
Other theft204.2166.67%
Anti-social behaviour193.51137.50%
Vehicle crime153.33-6.25%
Shoplifting112.63-8.33%
Public order91.93200.00%
Theft from the person91.580.00%
Burglary61.5820.00%
Robbery31.05-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%
Other crime20.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.363.85%
Vehicle crime164.7314.29%
Other theft122.810.00%
Shoplifting122.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.10-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson81.40300.00%
Robbery51.40-16.67%
Burglary50.88-28.57%
Public order30.880.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.36-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour184.5620.00%
Vehicle crime143.16-6.67%
Other theft122.460.00%
Theft from the person72.1075.00%
Burglary71.2316.67%
Robbery61.23100.00%
Shoplifting41.05-55.56%
Public order30.70-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.117.69%
Anti-social behaviour154.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime152.6387.50%
Other theft122.63-61.29%
Shoplifting92.10-52.63%
Public order81.58166.67%
Burglary61.4020.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.05-37.50%
Theft from the person40.8833.33%
Drugs30.70200.00%
Robbery30.53-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.53-87.50%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3124.20106.67%
Violence and sexual offences265.44-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour204.56-33.33%
Shoplifting193.5118.75%
Bicycle theft83.3314.29%
Criminal damage and arson81.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime81.40-38.46%
Robbery51.4066.67%
Burglary50.88-58.33%
Public order30.88-76.92%
Theft from the person30.530.00%
Drugs10.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4430.6946.67%
Anti-social behaviour307.72-9.09%
Shoplifting165.26-15.79%
Other theft152.810.00%
Public order132.6385.71%
Vehicle crime132.28-7.14%
Burglary122.28-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson122.10140.00%
Bicycle theft72.100.00%
Other crime41.23100.00%
Theft from the person30.70-50.00%
Drugs30.53-25.00%
Robbery30.5350.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3326.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences305.790.00%
Shoplifting195.260.00%
Other theft153.330.00%
Burglary142.630.00%
Vehicle crime142.460.00%
Public order72.460.00%
Theft from the person61.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.050.00%
Drugs40.880.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Other crime20.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202419
January 20248
December 202318
November 202315
October 202320
September 202330
August 202333

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
April 202424
January 202427
December 202326
November 202328
October 202326
September 202344
August 202330

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 202312
August 202314

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
October 20238
September 202312
August 20235

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202415
January 202416
December 202314
November 202315
October 20238
September 202313
August 202314

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20249
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233
August 20236

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 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202420
January 202412
December 202312
November 202312
October 202331
September 202315
August 202315

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233
September 202313
August 20237

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202411
January 202412
December 20234
November 20239
October 202319
September 202316
August 202319

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 6HN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nevern Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    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. Supermarket
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Phillimore Walk
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Strangways Terrace
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Lexham Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Police Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 10. Abingdon Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Adam And Eve Mews
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Earls Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Radnor Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 21. West Cromwell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Radley Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Allen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. B316
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Hollandgreen Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Melbury Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Pater Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Earls Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. St Mary Abbot'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1