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

Overview of Crime in W8 6SH

KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W8 6SH, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 163 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.51 per 1,000 population. This W8 6SH 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 6SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 6SH, encompassing approximately 8807 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (163.64% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)

W8 6SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30
  • Lexham Mews with total crimes: 9
  • Hornton Place with total crimes: 9

KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W8 6SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.515.88%
Anti-social behaviour294.09163.64%
Shoplifting213.2990.91%
Theft from the person192.3890.00%
Other theft172.16183.33%
Vehicle crime81.93100.00%
Public order80.9114.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.91133.33%
Burglary50.79-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.57-20.00%
Drugs40.45300.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Other crime20.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.473300.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.860.00%
Shoplifting111.250.00%
Theft from the person101.25900.00%
Public order71.14600.00%
Burglary60.790.00%
Other theft60.680.00%
Bicycle theft50.680.00%
Vehicle crime40.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Robbery30.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.34-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2717.152600.00%
Theft from the person253.072400.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.840.00%
Shoplifting222.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.500.00%
Vehicle crime152.040.00%
Public order71.700.00%
Burglary60.790.00%
Robbery40.680.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.23-97.37%
Theft from the person10.11-97.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4322.4848.28%
Other theft384.88-7.32%
Violence and sexual offences324.3128.00%
Shoplifting173.6354.55%
Anti-social behaviour161.93-20.00%
Robbery121.82300.00%
Vehicle crime111.3610.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.2580.00%
Public order81.02100.00%
Burglary70.91-50.00%
Drugs20.79-33.33%
Other crime20.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4118.9613.89%
Theft from the person294.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.29-21.88%
Anti-social behaviour202.8411.11%
Burglary142.27133.33%
Shoplifting111.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime101.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.14-37.50%
Public order40.57-50.00%
Robbery30.45-57.14%
Drugs30.3450.00%
Other crime20.340.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3621.12-36.84%
Violence and sexual offences324.0910.34%
Theft from the person293.63-25.64%
Shoplifting223.29-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.50-25.00%
Vehicle crime152.04-16.67%
Public order81.70-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson80.9160.00%
Robbery70.9116.67%
Burglary60.7920.00%
Bicycle theft30.68-50.00%
Drugs20.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5725.890.00%
Theft from the person396.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences294.430.00%
Shoplifting253.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour242.840.00%
Vehicle crime182.730.00%
Public order92.040.00%
Bicycle theft61.020.00%
Robbery60.680.00%
Burglary50.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.570.00%
Drugs40.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202411
April 202422
January 202416
December 202320
November 202318
October 202324

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 202415
January 202411
December 202310
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20246
January 20247
December 202314
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 202412
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202434
July 20241
May 20242
April 202418
January 202432
December 202325
November 202332
October 202329

A total of 223 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
April 202427
March 20241
January 202438
December 202341
November 202336
October 202357

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
April 202422
January 202417
December 202311
November 202322
October 202325

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 196 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
July 20241
April 202425
March 20241
January 202443
December 202329
November 202329
October 202339

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total30
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Lexham Mews
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Hornton Place
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Old Court Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hornton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 7. Earls Terrace
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stafford Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Allen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Sheldrake Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. B316
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Holland Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Melbury Court
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Marloes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St Mary'S Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Blithfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Gregory Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 29. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1