W8 6UX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 6UX

W8 6UX, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 177 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.39 per 1,000 population. This W8 6UX 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 6UX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 6UX, encompassing approximately 7903 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (8.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (34.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)

W8 6UX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30
  • Collingham Place with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

W8 6UX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4022.398.11%
Anti-social behaviour315.0634.78%
Shoplifting183.92100.00%
Theft from the person152.2815.38%
Other theft151.9087.50%
Burglary131.9085.71%
Vehicle crime101.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.2712.50%
Drugs81.14300.00%
Public order81.01-11.11%
Bicycle theft51.0125.00%
Robbery20.63-50.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.703600.00%
Anti-social behaviour234.680.00%
Theft from the person132.911200.00%
Public order91.64800.00%
Shoplifting91.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.140.00%
Other theft81.010.00%
Burglary71.010.00%
Vehicle crime60.890.00%
Bicycle theft40.760.00%
Robbery40.510.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Drugs20.250.00%

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 order10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-97.30%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.680.00%
Other theft293.922800.00%
Shoplifting173.670.00%
Theft from the person162.151500.00%
Vehicle crime162.020.00%
Public order92.020.00%
Burglary51.140.00%
Robbery30.630.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

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 theft10.25-95.45%
Theft from the person10.13-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.73-12.12%
Other theft223.67-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour192.78-47.22%
Vehicle crime172.4021.43%
Shoplifting162.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.02120.00%
Burglary91.39-30.77%
Robbery81.140.00%
Theft from the person71.01-56.25%
Public order60.89500.00%
Drugs40.76300.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3620.5050.00%
Violence and sexual offences334.556.45%
Other theft234.18-8.00%
Theft from the person162.9160.00%
Vehicle crime142.020.00%
Burglary131.7762.50%
Robbery81.64100.00%
Shoplifting81.01-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.010.00%
Bicycle theft20.63100.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Public order10.25-87.50%
Drugs10.13-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.850.00%
Other theft253.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.160.00%
Shoplifting163.040.00%
Vehicle crime142.020.00%
Theft from the person101.770.00%
Burglary81.270.00%
Public order81.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.010.00%
Robbery40.630.00%
Drugs30.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 20245
January 20249
December 202313
November 20238

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
April 202417
January 202416
December 20238
November 202316

A total of 79 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 20241
April 202416
March 20241
January 20247
December 202316
November 202310

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202416
January 202417
December 202314
November 202314

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202423
April 202431
January 202419
December 202336
November 202324

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
May 20241
April 20241
January 202411
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20241
April 20249
January 20246
December 20231
November 20238

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202437
July 20241
May 20241
April 202437
January 202429
December 202333
November 202331

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
April 202429
March 20241
January 202422
December 202323
November 202325

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
August 20242
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 6UX 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. Collingham Place
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Earl'S Court Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Lexham Mews
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Templeton Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 8. Earls Terrace
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stafford Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Spear Mews
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Longridge Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hospital
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Allen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Hogarth Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Child'S Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Kenway Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. B316
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Melbury Court
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cromwell Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Redfield Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Morton Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Marloes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. St Mary'S Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Blithfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2