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

Overview of Crime in W8 6NW

KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W8 6NW, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.33 per 1,000 population. This W8 6NW 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 6NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 6NW, encompassing approximately 2847 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)

W8 6NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Police Station with total crimes: 7
  • Earls Terrace with total crimes: 6

KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W8 6NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2639.3385.71%
Anti-social behaviour189.13-5.26%
Public order116.3257.14%
Vehicle crime103.8666.67%
Other theft93.51200.00%
Drugs83.16300.00%
Shoplifting82.81166.67%
Theft from the person82.81166.67%
Burglary62.81-40.00%
Bicycle theft42.1133.33%
Robbery21.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1928.1046.15%
Violence and sexual offences146.67-30.00%
Burglary104.9242.86%
Public order73.5116.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.460.00%
Vehicle crime62.11-62.50%
Robbery42.11100.00%
Theft from the person31.4050.00%
Other theft31.05-81.25%
Bicycle theft31.0550.00%
Shoplifting31.05-66.67%
Drugs21.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2033.01-31.03%
Other theft167.0245.45%
Vehicle crime165.6223.08%
Anti-social behaviour135.6218.18%
Shoplifting94.5728.57%
Burglary73.16-12.50%
Public order62.46200.00%
Theft from the person22.11100.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2935.1216.00%
Vehicle crime1310.18-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson134.57550.00%
Other theft114.5710.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.86-31.25%
Burglary83.8633.33%
Shoplifting72.81250.00%
Robbery22.46-50.00%
Public order20.70-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Theft from the person10.70-80.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2531.96-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour168.78-27.27%
Vehicle crime155.62-21.05%
Other theft105.27-50.00%
Burglary63.5150.00%
Public order52.11-28.57%
Theft from the person51.76150.00%
Robbery41.76100.00%
Shoplifting21.40-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-50.00%
Drugs10.70-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3042.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour2210.540.00%
Other theft207.730.00%
Vehicle crime197.0290.00%
Public order76.67250.00%
Drugs62.46100.00%
Shoplifting52.11-66.67%
Burglary41.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-20.00%
Theft from the person21.40100.00%
Robbery20.70-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3044.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour2210.540.00%
Other theft207.730.00%
Shoplifting157.020.00%
Vehicle crime105.270.00%
Burglary83.510.00%
Bicycle theft72.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.460.00%
Robbery41.760.00%
Drugs31.400.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
April 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202414
April 202420
January 202429
December 202325
November 202330
October 202330

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 202416
January 202411
December 202310
November 202320
October 202320

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
April 202413
January 202411
December 202316
November 202322
October 202322

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20249
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 202315

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
October 20237

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202416
January 202413
December 202315
November 202319
October 202310

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
January 202413
December 20232
November 20234
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 6NW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 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. Strangways Terrace
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Radnor Terrace
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Fairfax Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Napier Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Russell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Fenelon Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Warwick Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. B316
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Ilchester Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Melbury Court
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oakwood Court
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Addison Bridge Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Stonor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lisgar Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Beckford Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 22. Cromwell Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St Mary Abbot'S Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Napier Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Avonmore Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Avonmore Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Shaftesbury Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Phillimore Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Pembroke Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Pembroke Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1