WRIGHTS LANE, W8 6TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 6TA

WRIGHTS LANE, W8 6TA, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 175 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.12 per 1,000 population. This W8 6TA 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 6TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 6TA, encompassing approximately 9154 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (15.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (113.33% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)

W8 6TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Hornton Place with total crimes: 9

WRIGHTS LANE, W8 6TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.1215.15%
Anti-social behaviour324.15113.33%
Theft from the person223.5083.33%
Shoplifting222.4057.14%
Other theft202.40185.71%
Vehicle crime92.1880.00%
Burglary80.98100.00%
Public order80.8714.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.8766.67%
Bicycle theft40.55-20.00%
Other crime30.440.00%
Drugs30.33200.00%
Robbery10.33-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.913200.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.600.00%
Shoplifting141.640.00%
Theft from the person121.531100.00%
Other theft71.310.00%
Public order70.76600.00%
Vehicle crime50.760.00%
Bicycle theft50.550.00%
Burglary40.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.440.00%
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, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2415.512300.00%
Theft from the person242.622300.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.620.00%
Shoplifting192.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.080.00%
Vehicle crime152.080.00%
Public order81.640.00%
Burglary50.870.00%
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 person4423.1641.94%
Other theft404.812.56%
Violence and sexual offences344.3713.33%
Anti-social behaviour193.715.56%
Shoplifting172.0841.67%
Vehicle crime161.8633.33%
Robbery111.75175.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.2083.33%
Burglary91.20-30.77%
Public order70.9840.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Drugs10.22-75.00%
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 theft3919.235.41%
Theft from the person314.263.33%
Violence and sexual offences303.39-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour183.28-5.26%
Burglary131.97160.00%
Vehicle crime121.42-29.41%
Shoplifting121.31-52.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.31-33.33%
Public order50.66-50.00%
Robbery40.55-42.86%
Drugs40.44100.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3721.85-43.08%
Violence and sexual offences344.0417.24%
Theft from the person303.71-28.57%
Shoplifting253.28-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour192.73-20.83%
Vehicle crime172.08-10.53%
Public order101.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.09125.00%
Robbery70.980.00%
Burglary50.76-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.55-33.33%
Drugs20.44-50.00%
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 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6526.540.00%
Theft from the person427.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences294.590.00%
Shoplifting263.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour242.840.00%
Vehicle crime192.620.00%
Public order102.080.00%
Robbery71.090.00%
Bicycle theft60.760.00%
Burglary60.660.00%
Drugs40.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20245
January 20249
December 202313
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 207 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202412
July 20241
April 202424
March 20241
January 202444
December 202331
November 202330
October 202342

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202433
July 20241
May 20242
April 202420
January 202434
December 202330
November 202334
October 202329

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202415
April 202419
January 202419
December 202318
November 202319
October 202324

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202415
January 202416
December 202312
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 202411
December 20236
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 233 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
April 202424
March 20241
January 202440
December 202339
November 202337
October 202365

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
April 202419
January 202417
December 202312
November 202325
October 202326

A total of 8 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 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 20234
October 20236

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
January 202411
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237

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 6TA 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. Parking Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stafford Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Allen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. B316
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Cambridge Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Prince Of Wales Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Palace Green
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Holland Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Melon Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Vicarage Gate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Marloes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. St Mary'S Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Blithfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Kensington Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1