KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W8 6NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 6NA

KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W8 6NA, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.23 per 1,000 population. This W8 6NA 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 6NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 6NA, encompassing approximately 6211 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

W8 6NA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wright'S Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Phillimore Walk with total crimes: 5
  • Strangways Terrace with total crimes: 5

KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W8 6NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.2364.71%
Shoplifting84.51-11.11%
Vehicle crime61.29-60.00%
Public order60.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.97-66.67%
Burglary50.80-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.800.00%
Theft from the person40.80-71.43%
Robbery40.6433.33%
Other theft20.64-89.47%
Bicycle theft20.32100.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1917.2358.33%
Violence and sexual offences173.06-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour152.74150.00%
Vehicle crime152.417.14%
Theft from the person142.41366.67%
Shoplifting92.25-25.00%
Burglary61.450.00%
Public order60.9720.00%
Robbery30.97-50.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.1043.75%
Vehicle crime143.7040.00%
Other theft122.250.00%
Shoplifting121.93140.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.93233.33%
Robbery61.6120.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.97-72.73%
Burglary60.97-40.00%
Public order50.9766.67%
Theft from the person30.80-62.50%
Drugs20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2215.2969.23%
Violence and sexual offences163.54-33.33%
Other theft122.58-7.69%
Vehicle crime101.930.00%
Burglary101.61100.00%
Theft from the person81.61100.00%
Shoplifting51.29-64.29%
Robbery50.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-50.00%
Public order30.48-70.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.909.09%
Shoplifting143.86-39.13%
Other theft132.25-56.67%
Anti-social behaviour132.09-7.14%
Public order102.09233.33%
Vehicle crime101.61-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson61.61-14.29%
Burglary50.970.00%
Robbery50.8025.00%
Theft from the person40.80-20.00%
Bicycle theft10.64-80.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3021.5776.47%
Shoplifting234.8364.29%
Violence and sexual offences223.70-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour143.54-30.00%
Vehicle crime142.25-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.25-12.50%
Burglary51.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.80-28.57%
Theft from the person50.80400.00%
Robbery40.800.00%
Public order30.64-70.00%
Drugs20.48-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.150.00%
Other theft173.220.00%
Vehicle crime152.740.00%
Shoplifting142.410.00%
Public order102.250.00%
Burglary101.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.610.00%
Bicycle theft71.290.00%
Drugs61.130.00%
Robbery40.970.00%
Other crime30.640.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202415
January 202414
December 202310
November 202310
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202415
January 20246
December 202322
November 202313
October 202314
September 202320

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
April 202417
January 202423
December 202316
November 202324
October 202322
September 202332

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 202410
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202414
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202419
January 202412
December 202312
November 202313
October 202330
September 202317

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 202310
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 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 202314

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 6NA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wright'S Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Phillimore Walk
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Strangways Terrace
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Lexham Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Sheldrake Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Warwick Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Logan Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cromwell Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Radley Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Allen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. B316
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Argyll Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Hollandgreen Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Melbury Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Pater Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Earls Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. St Mary Abbot'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Logan Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1