LEXHAM MEWS, W8 6JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 6JW

LEXHAM MEWS, W8 6JW, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 185 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.32 per 1,000 population. This W8 6JW 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 6JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 6JW, encompassing approximately 7027 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)

W8 6JW 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

LEXHAM MEWS, W8 6JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4426.3215.79%
Anti-social behaviour366.26-7.69%
Other theft215.1216.67%
Burglary172.99112.50%
Shoplifting152.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.1342.86%
Theft from the person91.42-18.18%
Drugs91.28200.00%
Vehicle crime71.280.00%
Public order71.00-36.36%
Bicycle theft51.0066.67%
Robbery20.71-77.78%
Other crime20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3923.05-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences385.55-2.56%
Other theft185.41-41.94%
Public order112.5610.00%
Theft from the person111.57-21.43%
Robbery91.57125.00%
Burglary81.2860.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.140.00%
Vehicle crime71.00-53.33%
Shoplifting51.00-44.44%
Bicycle theft30.710.00%
Drugs30.43200.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4825.1971.43%
Violence and sexual offences396.8344.44%
Other theft315.5524.00%
Vehicle crime154.41-11.76%
Theft from the person142.13100.00%
Public order101.9942.86%
Shoplifting91.42-55.00%
Burglary51.28-28.57%
Robbery40.71-55.56%
Drugs10.57-80.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2823.34-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.98-18.18%
Other theft253.84-10.71%
Shoplifting203.56100.00%
Vehicle crime172.8588.89%
Criminal damage and arson122.42140.00%
Robbery91.7128.57%
Public order71.2875.00%
Theft from the person71.00-50.00%
Burglary71.00-41.67%
Drugs51.000.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4023.348.11%
Violence and sexual offences335.690.00%
Other theft284.70-34.88%
Theft from the person143.9875.00%
Burglary121.9920.00%
Shoplifting101.7111.11%
Vehicle crime91.420.00%
Robbery71.28600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0025.00%
Public order40.71-69.23%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4324.47-28.33%
Anti-social behaviour376.128.82%
Violence and sexual offences335.2622.22%
Public order134.7085.71%
Burglary101.850.00%
Shoplifting91.42-47.06%
Vehicle crime91.2880.00%
Theft from the person81.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.14-50.00%
Drugs40.57100.00%
Robbery10.57-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-75.00%

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 theft6027.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour348.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.840.00%
Shoplifting173.840.00%
Theft from the person122.420.00%
Burglary101.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.420.00%
Public order71.140.00%
Vehicle crime51.000.00%
Bicycle theft40.710.00%
Robbery40.570.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
April 20245
January 20247
December 202312
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 20249
January 202420
December 202310
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 202414
January 20247
December 202314
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 202415
January 202417
December 20239
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 37.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202439
April 202448
January 202428
December 202340
November 202337
October 202334

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
January 202412
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 202410
January 20247
December 20234
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 34.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202438
April 202439
January 202427
December 202333
November 202333
October 202327

A total of 226 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
April 202431
January 202425
December 202328
November 202343
October 202360

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 20242
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 6JW 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. Earl'S Court Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Lexham Mews
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Earl'S Court Gardens
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Templeton Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 9. Trebovir Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
  • 10. Earls Terrace
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Spear Mews
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Longridge Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hospital
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 16. Allen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Nevern Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hogarth Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Child'S Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Kenway Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. B316
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Cromwell Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Redfield Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Morton Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Marloes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. St Mary'S Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1