EDWARDES SQUARE, W8 6NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 6NL

EDWARDES SQUARE, W8 6NL, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.09 per 1,000 population. This W8 6NL 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 6NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 6NL, encompassing approximately 5791 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

W8 6NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Phillimore Walk with total crimes: 5
  • Strangways Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Lexham Mews with total crimes: 4

EDWARDES SQUARE, W8 6NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.0937.50%
Vehicle crime73.80-56.25%
Public order71.2116.67%
Burglary61.2120.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.04-44.44%
Robbery50.86150.00%
Theft from the person40.86-55.56%
Shoplifting30.69-62.50%
Other theft20.52-86.67%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.37-36.00%
Vehicle crime162.7623.08%
Other theft152.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.5980.00%
Theft from the person91.55800.00%
Shoplifting81.550.00%
Public order61.3820.00%
Burglary51.04-37.50%
Robbery20.86-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.2366.67%
Vehicle crime134.328.33%
Criminal damage and arson122.24500.00%
Other theft102.070.00%
Shoplifting81.73100.00%
Burglary81.380.00%
Robbery51.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.86-61.54%
Public order50.8666.67%
Theft from the person10.86-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.64-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour132.598.33%
Vehicle crime122.2433.33%
Other theft102.0711.11%
Burglary81.7360.00%
Theft from the person71.3875.00%
Robbery51.2166.67%
Shoplifting40.86-60.00%
Public order30.69-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.33-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour123.28-20.00%
Shoplifting102.07-44.44%
Other theft91.73-65.38%
Vehicle crime91.55-10.00%
Public order71.55600.00%
Burglary51.210.00%
Theft from the person40.8633.33%
Robbery30.69-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.52-83.33%
Drugs10.170.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2620.2073.33%
Violence and sexual offences214.49-38.24%
Shoplifting183.6328.57%
Anti-social behaviour153.11-25.00%
Vehicle crime102.59-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.73-36.36%
Bicycle theft61.210.00%
Burglary51.04-54.55%
Robbery40.8633.33%
Theft from the person30.69200.00%
Public order10.52-88.89%
Drugs10.17-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3424.6947.83%
Anti-social behaviour205.87-4.76%
Other theft153.4515.38%
Shoplifting142.59-26.32%
Vehicle crime122.429.09%
Burglary112.07-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.90120.00%
Public order91.9050.00%
Bicycle theft61.550.00%
Drugs41.040.00%
Other crime30.69200.00%
Robbery30.5250.00%
Theft from the person10.52-83.33%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.970.00%
Shoplifting193.630.00%
Other theft133.280.00%
Burglary122.240.00%
Vehicle crime112.070.00%
Theft from the person61.900.00%
Public order61.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.040.00%
Drugs40.860.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202416
January 202413
December 202312
November 20239
October 202310
September 202312
August 202311

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20249
January 20245
December 202313
November 202312
October 202315
September 202320
August 202321

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235
September 202311
August 202312

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
April 202416
January 202425
December 202315
November 202319
October 202321
September 202334
August 202323

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
January 202412
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 202311
August 20235

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20249
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231
August 20236

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202415
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 202326
September 202315
August 202313

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231
September 20239
August 20236

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 202310
October 202318
September 202314
August 202319

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20233
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Phillimore Walk
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Strangways Terrace
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Lexham Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Abingdon Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Adam And Eve Mews
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Iverna Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Napier Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Warwick Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Logan Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cromwell Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Earls Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Radnor Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Radley Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Allen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. B316
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Oakwood Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Logan Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1