W8 6JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 6JG

W8 6JG, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 198 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.78 per 1,000 population. This W8 6JG 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 6JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 6JG, encompassing approximately 6878 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (21.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-5.13% decrease)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)

W8 6JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Old Manor Yard with total crimes: 14
  • Collingham Place with total crimes: 11

W8 6JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4528.7821.62%
Anti-social behaviour376.54-5.13%
Other theft235.3821.05%
Burglary183.34100.00%
Shoplifting152.62650.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.1857.14%
Drugs101.60233.33%
Theft from the person91.45-18.18%
Public order91.31-30.77%
Vehicle crime81.3114.29%
Bicycle theft61.16100.00%
Robbery40.87-60.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3923.70-20.41%
Violence and sexual offences375.67-9.76%
Other theft195.38-44.12%
Public order132.7618.18%
Theft from the person111.89-35.29%
Robbery101.60150.00%
Burglary91.4580.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.310.00%
Vehicle crime71.02-56.25%
Bicycle theft31.020.00%
Drugs30.44200.00%
Shoplifting20.44-77.78%
Other crime20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4927.4868.97%
Violence and sexual offences417.1220.59%
Other theft345.9625.93%
Theft from the person174.94112.50%
Vehicle crime162.47-5.88%
Public order112.3357.14%
Shoplifting91.60-47.06%
Burglary51.31-28.57%
Robbery40.73-55.56%
Other crime20.580.00%
Drugs10.29-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3425.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour294.94-29.27%
Other theft274.22-3.57%
Shoplifting173.9388.89%
Vehicle crime172.4788.89%
Criminal damage and arson122.4750.00%
Robbery91.7428.57%
Theft from the person81.31-42.86%
Public order71.1640.00%
Burglary71.02-36.36%
Drugs51.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.73-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4124.4210.81%
Violence and sexual offences345.963.03%
Other theft284.94-40.43%
Theft from the person144.0775.00%
Burglary112.04-15.38%
Vehicle crime91.6012.50%
Shoplifting91.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.31100.00%
Robbery71.16600.00%
Public order51.02-61.54%
Bicycle theft20.73100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4725.88-21.67%
Anti-social behaviour376.838.82%
Violence and sexual offences335.380.00%
Burglary134.8018.18%
Public order131.8985.71%
Shoplifting91.89-47.06%
Vehicle crime81.3133.33%
Theft from the person81.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.16-50.00%
Drugs40.5833.33%
Robbery10.58-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6029.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour348.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences334.940.00%
Shoplifting174.800.00%
Theft from the person122.470.00%
Burglary111.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.600.00%
Public order71.160.00%
Vehicle crime61.020.00%
Bicycle theft40.870.00%
Robbery40.580.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Other crime20.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
April 20245
January 20247
December 202311
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20242
April 20249
January 202417
December 20239
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 79 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 202417
January 20248
December 202314
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 202416
January 202417
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 266 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202439
April 202449
January 202429
December 202341
November 202337
October 202334

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
January 202412
December 20238
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
April 202411
January 20247
December 20235
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202437
April 202441
January 202434
December 202334
November 202333
October 202333

A total of 238 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202419
April 202434
January 202427
December 202328
November 202347
October 202360

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
April 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 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
August 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total28
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Old Manor Yard
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Collingham Place
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Nevern Square
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Earl'S Court Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Lexham Mews
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Earl'S Court Gardens
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Templeton Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 10. Trebovir Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
  • 11. Earls Terrace
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Spear Mews
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Longridge Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hospital
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 17. Allen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Nevern Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hogarth Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Child'S Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kenway Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. B316
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 26. Cromwell Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Earl'S Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Redfield Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Morton Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Marloes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1