W8 6WW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 6WW

W8 6WW, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.16 per 1,000 population. This W8 6WW 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 6WW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 6WW, encompassing approximately 6988 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (2700.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W8 6WW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wright'S Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Phillimore Walk with total crimes: 5
  • Strangways Terrace with total crimes: 5

W8 6WW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.162700.00%
Public order84.01700.00%
Shoplifting81.140.00%
Vehicle crime61.140.00%
Burglary50.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.720.00%
Theft from the person50.72400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.720.00%
Robbery40.570.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

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 order10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.140.00%

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 arson10.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-95.24%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.880.00%
Other theft183.001700.00%
Vehicle crime162.580.00%
Theft from the person142.291300.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.000.00%
Shoplifting91.860.00%
Burglary61.290.00%
Public order60.860.00%
Robbery40.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

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 theft10.29-91.67%
Theft from the person10.14-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.1755.56%
Vehicle crime144.0140.00%
Other theft122.000.00%
Shoplifting121.72140.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.72233.33%
Robbery61.430.00%
Burglary60.86-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.86-72.22%
Public order50.7266.67%
Theft from the person40.72-66.67%
Drugs30.57200.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour182.5828.57%
Other theft122.589.09%
Theft from the person121.72100.00%
Vehicle crime101.720.00%
Burglary101.4342.86%
Robbery61.4320.00%
Shoplifting50.86-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-57.14%
Public order30.43-72.73%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.313.85%
Anti-social behaviour143.86-12.50%
Shoplifting142.00-39.13%
Other theft112.00-63.33%
Public order111.57175.00%
Vehicle crime101.57-28.57%
Burglary71.4375.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.000.00%
Theft from the person61.000.00%
Robbery50.8625.00%
Bicycle theft10.72-80.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3020.1866.67%
Violence and sexual offences264.29-23.53%
Shoplifting233.7264.29%
Anti-social behaviour163.29-23.81%
Vehicle crime142.29-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.00-12.50%
Theft from the person61.00200.00%
Bicycle theft50.86-37.50%
Burglary40.72-60.00%
Robbery40.570.00%
Public order40.57-60.00%
Drugs20.57-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.870.00%
Other theft183.000.00%
Vehicle crime152.580.00%
Shoplifting142.150.00%
Public order102.000.00%
Burglary101.430.00%
Bicycle theft81.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.140.00%
Drugs61.140.00%
Robbery40.860.00%
Other crime30.570.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202416
January 202414
December 202310
November 202310
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202413
January 20245
December 202318
November 202314
October 202316
September 202321

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20246
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 20241
May 20241
April 202421
January 202428
December 202318
November 202327
October 202326
September 202334

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20241
April 20241
January 202410
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
April 202414
March 20241
January 20244
December 202312
November 20236
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202418
March 20241
January 202412
December 202312
November 202311
October 202330
September 202318

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 202311
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20249
January 202412
December 20235
November 202314
October 202323
September 202314

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wright'S Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Phillimore Walk
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Strangways Terrace
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Lexham Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Abingdon Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Adam And Eve Mews
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Iverna Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. High Street Kensington (Lu Station)
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Warwick Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Logan Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cromwell Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Earls Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Radley Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Allen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. B316
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Argyll Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Hollandgreen Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Melbury Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Pater Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Earls Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. St Mary Abbot'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Logan Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1