ABINGDON ROAD, W8 6QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 6QT

ABINGDON ROAD, W8 6QT, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 163 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.06 per 1,000 population. This W8 6QT 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 6QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 6QT, encompassing approximately 7741 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-7.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)

W8 6QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Earl'S Court Road with total crimes: 9
  • Lexham Mews with total crimes: 9

ABINGDON ROAD, W8 6QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3521.06-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour334.5257.14%
Other theft164.2660.00%
Shoplifting152.07114.29%
Burglary111.9410.00%
Theft from the person111.4210.00%
Drugs81.42700.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0316.67%
Vehicle crime70.9040.00%
Public order70.90-12.50%
Bicycle theft60.90100.00%
Robbery30.78-40.00%
Other crime30.3950.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3816.4135.71%
Anti-social behaviour214.91-40.00%
Other theft102.71-61.54%
Theft from the person101.29-37.50%
Burglary101.2942.86%
Public order81.290.00%
Shoplifting71.03-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.900.00%
Robbery50.7866.67%
Vehicle crime50.65-70.59%
Bicycle theft30.65200.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3519.76169.23%
Violence and sexual offences284.52-6.67%
Other theft263.6273.33%
Vehicle crime173.3654.55%
Theft from the person162.20166.67%
Shoplifting102.07-23.08%
Public order81.2960.00%
Burglary71.03-22.22%
Robbery30.90-50.00%
Drugs10.39-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.507.14%
Other theft153.88-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour131.94-62.86%
Shoplifting131.68116.67%
Vehicle crime111.68-15.38%
Burglary91.42-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.1660.00%
Theft from the person61.03-50.00%
Robbery60.7820.00%
Public order50.78400.00%
Drugs40.650.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3517.8352.17%
Violence and sexual offences284.520.00%
Other theft193.62-17.39%
Vehicle crime132.4530.00%
Theft from the person121.68100.00%
Burglary111.5522.22%
Shoplifting61.42-53.85%
Robbery50.7866.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.65100.00%
Public order10.26-85.71%
Other crime10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.053.70%
Anti-social behaviour233.62-11.54%
Other theft232.97-55.77%
Shoplifting132.97-40.91%
Vehicle crime101.6811.11%
Burglary91.2912.50%
Public order71.1675.00%
Theft from the person60.90-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.78-37.50%
Drugs40.6533.33%
Robbery30.52-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-80.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5223.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences276.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour263.490.00%
Shoplifting223.360.00%
Theft from the person102.840.00%
Vehicle crime91.290.00%
Burglary81.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.030.00%
Bicycle theft51.030.00%
Public order40.650.00%
Robbery40.520.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 202410
January 202413
December 20236
November 202313
October 202322

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202438
April 202428
January 202430
December 202328
November 202328
October 202327

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202421
April 202435
January 202413
December 202335
November 202323
October 202326

A total of 18 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 20247
January 20249
December 202311
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 161 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
April 202426
January 202415
December 202319
November 202323
October 202352

A total of 71 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 202416
January 20246
December 202312
November 20236
October 202310

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 20241
April 20241
January 20244
November 20234
October 20233

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238

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 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202417
January 202411
December 202313
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20248
January 20245
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Earl'S Court Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Lexham Mews
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Templeton Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 6. Earls Terrace
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stafford Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Spear Mews
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Longridge Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hospital
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Allen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Warwick Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Melbury Court
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 26. Cromwell Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Redfield Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Marloes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1