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

Overview of Crime in W8 6SU

KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W8 6SU, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.39 per 1,000 population. This W8 6SU 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 6SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 6SU, encompassing approximately 9118 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (3500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W8 6SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Court Place with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W8 6SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.393500.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.950.00%
Shoplifting141.750.00%
Theft from the person121.541100.00%
Other theft71.320.00%
Public order70.77600.00%
Burglary60.770.00%
Bicycle theft50.660.00%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.330.00%
Robbery30.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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 order10.330.00%
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 offences20.33-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2516.122400.00%
Other theft242.742300.00%
Shoplifting222.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.300.00%
Vehicle crime142.190.00%
Public order81.540.00%
Burglary50.880.00%
Robbery30.550.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

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 theft10.22-97.50%
Theft from the person10.11-97.73%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4423.1441.94%
Other theft404.832.56%
Violence and sexual offences364.3920.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.9511.11%
Shoplifting172.1941.67%
Robbery121.86200.00%
Vehicle crime111.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.21120.00%
Burglary91.21-35.71%
Public order70.9940.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3919.085.41%
Theft from the person314.283.33%
Violence and sexual offences303.40-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour183.29-5.26%
Burglary141.97133.33%
Shoplifting121.54-52.00%
Vehicle crime111.32-31.25%
Public order51.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.55-44.44%
Robbery40.55-42.86%
Drugs30.4450.00%
Other crime20.33100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3721.71-43.08%
Violence and sexual offences334.0613.79%
Theft from the person303.62-26.83%
Shoplifting253.29-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour192.74-24.00%
Vehicle crime162.08-15.79%
Public order101.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.1080.00%
Robbery70.990.00%
Burglary60.770.00%
Bicycle theft30.66-57.14%
Drugs20.33-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6526.8754.76%
Theft from the person417.13192.86%
Violence and sexual offences294.500.00%
Shoplifting263.1844.44%
Anti-social behaviour252.8538.89%
Vehicle crime192.74-5.00%
Public order102.08-23.08%
Bicycle theft71.10-22.22%
Robbery70.7716.67%
Burglary60.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.66-37.50%
Drugs40.55-55.56%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4222.0413.51%
Violence and sexual offences294.61-12.12%
Vehicle crime203.1881.82%
Anti-social behaviour182.19-25.00%
Shoplifting181.97-30.77%
Theft from the person141.97-12.50%
Public order131.54116.67%
Burglary121.439.09%
Bicycle theft91.32350.00%
Drugs90.9912.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.99-11.11%
Robbery60.88100.00%
Other crime30.660.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3720.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences334.060.00%
Shoplifting263.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour242.850.00%
Theft from the person162.630.00%
Burglary111.750.00%
Vehicle crime111.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.210.00%
Drugs80.990.00%
Public order60.880.00%
Robbery30.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
July 20241
May 20242
April 202420
January 202436
December 202330
November 202333
October 202329
September 202329
August 202333

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 202421
January 202420
December 202318
November 202319
October 202325
September 202318
August 202324

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20245
January 20249
December 202314
November 20236
October 20236
September 202312
August 202311

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202422
January 202417
December 202312
November 202325
October 202326
September 202318
August 202326

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202414
January 202411
December 202311
November 202316
October 202319
September 202320
August 202311

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 202411
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235
September 20238
August 20239

A total of 215 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20241
April 202425
March 20241
January 202444
December 202331
November 202330
October 202341
September 202314
August 202316

A total of 292 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202424
March 20241
January 202440
December 202339
November 202337
October 202365
September 202342
August 202337

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
April 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 202310
October 202310
September 202313
August 20236

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 202412
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236
August 20233

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20237
September 20239
August 20232

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20239
August 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Old Court Place
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
  • 4. Wright'S Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Hornton Place
    Total5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Phillimore Walk
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Lexham Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Palace Green
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 12. Campden House Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Abingdon Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Adam And Eve Mews
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Iverna Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Kensington Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. High Street Kensington (Lu Station)
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Melon Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 20. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Stanford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Young Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. York House Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Derry Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Campden Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Radley Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Allen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1