ARGYLL ROAD, W8 7BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 7BG

ARGYLL ROAD, W8 7BG, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 153 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.45 per 1,000 population. This W8 7BG 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 7BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 7BG, encompassing approximately 7865 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W8 7BG area, explore the W8 7BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (177.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)

W8 7BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30
  • Hornton Place with total crimes: 9
  • Old Court Place with total crimes: 8

ARGYLL ROAD, W8 7BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour254.07177.78%
Shoplifting213.1861.54%
Theft from the person202.67100.00%
Other theft192.54216.67%
Vehicle crime72.42133.33%
Burglary60.8950.00%
Drugs60.76500.00%
Public order50.76-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.64-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Robbery20.25-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.203100.00%
Shoplifting134.070.00%
Theft from the person101.65900.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.270.00%
Public order71.14600.00%
Other theft60.890.00%
Bicycle theft50.760.00%
Burglary40.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Robbery30.380.00%
Vehicle crime30.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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 offences10.13-50.00%

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 offences20.38-86.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2517.042400.00%
Theft from the person233.182200.00%
Shoplifting222.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.030.00%
Vehicle crime121.910.00%
Burglary61.530.00%
Public order60.760.00%
Bicycle theft30.760.00%
Robbery30.380.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

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 theft10.25-97.62%
Theft from the person10.13-97.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4325.6843.33%
Other theft425.477.69%
Violence and sexual offences305.3420.00%
Shoplifting173.8141.67%
Anti-social behaviour162.16-20.00%
Robbery132.0385.71%
Vehicle crime121.659.09%
Public order91.5350.00%
Burglary81.14-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson81.0260.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3921.9914.71%
Theft from the person304.963.45%
Violence and sexual offences253.81-24.24%
Anti-social behaviour203.1817.65%
Burglary132.54333.33%
Shoplifting121.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime111.53-21.43%
Robbery71.400.00%
Public order60.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.76-28.57%
Drugs30.6450.00%
Other crime20.380.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3423.14-35.85%
Violence and sexual offences334.323.12%
Theft from the person294.20-21.62%
Shoplifting243.69-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour173.05-22.73%
Vehicle crime142.16-30.00%
Public order91.7812.50%
Robbery71.1416.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.8940.00%
Bicycle theft30.89-50.00%
Burglary30.38-25.00%
Drugs20.38-33.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5328.350.00%
Theft from the person376.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.700.00%
Shoplifting264.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.310.00%
Vehicle crime202.800.00%
Public order82.540.00%
Bicycle theft61.020.00%
Robbery60.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.760.00%
Burglary40.640.00%
Drugs30.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

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 219 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20246
April 202425
March 20241
January 202442
December 202339
November 202334
October 202353

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20246
January 20248
December 202313
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 194 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202410
July 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202443
December 202330
November 202329
October 202337

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202432
July 20241
May 20242
April 202415
January 202430
December 202325
November 202333
October 202332

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20249
April 202416
January 202416
December 202320
November 202317
October 202322

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202412
January 202412
December 202311
November 202314
October 202320

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 202421
August 202413
April 202422
January 202417
December 202312
November 202324
October 202326

A total of 6 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
April 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238

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 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 202413
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 7BG 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. Hornton Place
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Old Court Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hornton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    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. Allen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Sheldrake Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Holland Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ilchester Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Melbury Court
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Melon Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Vicarage Gate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Gregory Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 27. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Campden Hill
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Campden Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1