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

Overview of Crime in W8 6NJ

KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W8 6NJ, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 100 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.68 per 1,000 population. This W8 6NJ 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 6NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 6NJ, encompassing approximately 5080 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)

W8 6NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lexham Mews with total crimes: 9
  • Police Station with total crimes: 7
  • Earls Terrace with total crimes: 6

KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W8 6NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.68-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour143.74180.00%
Other theft102.76400.00%
Shoplifting101.97233.33%
Public order91.9780.00%
Vehicle crime91.77125.00%
Theft from the person91.77125.00%
Drugs61.77500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1866.67%
Burglary40.98-50.00%
Robbery30.79-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.4069.23%
Burglary84.3360.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.57-50.00%
Public order50.980.00%
Theft from the person40.98-55.56%
Robbery40.79100.00%
Vehicle crime40.79-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Shoplifting30.59-62.50%
Other theft20.59-87.50%
Bicycle theft20.39100.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1616.3477.78%
Violence and sexual offences133.15-45.83%
Vehicle crime132.568.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.5666.67%
Theft from the person91.97800.00%
Shoplifting81.770.00%
Public order51.570.00%
Burglary50.98-16.67%
Robbery20.98-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.3250.00%
Vehicle crime124.72-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson102.36233.33%
Other theft91.97-10.00%
Shoplifting81.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.57-53.85%
Burglary61.180.00%
Robbery51.180.00%
Public order50.9866.67%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Theft from the person10.39-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.55-27.27%
Vehicle crime133.1544.44%
Anti-social behaviour132.5644.44%
Other theft102.560.00%
Burglary61.97100.00%
Theft from the person61.1850.00%
Robbery51.1866.67%
Shoplifting40.98-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Public order30.59-40.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.144.76%
Other theft104.33-37.50%
Shoplifting101.97-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour91.97-30.77%
Vehicle crime91.77-18.18%
Public order51.77400.00%
Theft from the person40.980.00%
Burglary30.79-40.00%
Robbery30.59-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-57.14%
Drugs30.5950.00%
Bicycle theft10.59-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.060.00%
Shoplifting184.130.00%
Other theft163.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.150.00%
Vehicle crime112.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.160.00%
Bicycle theft51.380.00%
Burglary50.980.00%
Theft from the person40.980.00%
Robbery40.790.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 202410
January 20246
December 202313
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 202410
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
April 202413
January 202424
December 202316
November 202322
October 202321

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 202416
January 20249
December 202310
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202413
January 202412
December 202313
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 202310
October 202318

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20249
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lexham Mews
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 3. Earls Terrace
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stafford Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Strangways Terrace
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Allen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sheldrake Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Napier Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Warwick Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. B316
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Ilchester Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Melbury Court
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Oakwood Court
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 20. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Mary Abbot'S Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Napier Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Shaftesbury Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Adam And Eve Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Wynnstay Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Iverna Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Phillimore Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Duchess Of Bedford'S Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Phillimore Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Pembroke Place
    Total1
    Public order1