ABINGDON VILLAS, W8 6XD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 6XD

ABINGDON VILLAS, W8 6XD, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 151 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.27 per 1,000 population. This W8 6XD 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 6XD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 6XD, encompassing approximately 8263 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-8.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (136.36% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)

W8 6XD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30
  • Earl'S Court Road with total crimes: 9
  • Lexham Mews with total crimes: 9

ABINGDON VILLAS, W8 6XD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.27-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour263.75136.36%
Shoplifting163.15100.00%
Theft from the person161.9477.78%
Other theft131.94333.33%
Burglary101.5742.86%
Criminal damage and arson91.2128.57%
Vehicle crime71.0916.67%
Public order70.85-22.22%
Bicycle theft50.850.00%
Drugs50.61400.00%
Robbery30.610.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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 offences3412.463300.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.110.00%
Public order91.33800.00%
Theft from the person91.09800.00%
Shoplifting81.090.00%
Burglary70.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.850.00%
Vehicle crime60.850.00%
Bicycle theft50.730.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Robbery30.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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 order10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.120.00%

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 arson10.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-95.65%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2916.702800.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.780.00%
Theft from the person182.301700.00%
Vehicle crime172.180.00%
Shoplifting172.060.00%
Public order72.060.00%
Robbery30.850.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

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 theft10.24-96.15%
Theft from the person10.12-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.2240.00%
Other theft263.394.00%
Vehicle crime133.158.33%
Shoplifting131.5762.50%
Anti-social behaviour111.57-52.17%
Robbery111.3383.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.3350.00%
Burglary71.09-30.00%
Theft from the person70.85-63.16%
Public order50.85150.00%
Drugs30.6150.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2516.34-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour233.0343.75%
Violence and sexual offences202.78-39.39%
Theft from the person192.4258.33%
Vehicle crime122.30-7.69%
Burglary101.4566.67%
Shoplifting81.21-50.00%
Robbery60.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.73-14.29%
Public order20.73-80.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Other crime20.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.7926.92%
Other theft263.99-54.39%
Anti-social behaviour163.1545.45%
Shoplifting161.94-30.43%
Vehicle crime131.94-13.33%
Theft from the person121.57-33.33%
Public order101.4542.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.2116.67%
Burglary60.8550.00%
Robbery40.73-33.33%
Drugs20.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5722.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences266.900.00%
Shoplifting233.150.00%
Theft from the person182.780.00%
Vehicle crime152.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.820.00%
Public order71.330.00%
Bicycle theft60.850.00%
Robbery60.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.730.00%
Burglary40.730.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202411
April 202419
January 202411
December 202323
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
May 20241
April 20241
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
October 20231

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
April 202417
January 202413
December 20238
November 202316
October 202323

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20242
January 20247
December 202310
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 180 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 202429
March 20241
January 202426
December 202325
November 202326
October 202357

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202434
July 20241
May 20241
April 202423
January 202428
December 202320
November 202333
October 202326

A total of 101 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 20241
April 202418
March 20241
January 20247
December 202319
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202417
January 202413
December 202312
November 202313
October 202315

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20241
April 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 202310
October 20237

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 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 202411
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 6XD 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. Earl'S Court Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Lexham Mews
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Hornton Place
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 6. Earls Terrace
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stafford Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hospital
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Child'S Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. B316
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Melbury Court
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cromwell Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Redfield Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Marloes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St Mary'S Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Blithfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Child'S Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Redfield Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1