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

Overview of Crime in W8 7DA

ARGYLL ROAD, W8 7DA, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 151 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.07 per 1,000 population. This W8 7DA 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 7DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 7DA, encompassing approximately 7916 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W8 7DA area, explore the W8 7DA 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 (-3.12% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (188.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)

W8 7DA 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 7DA 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 offences3119.07-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour263.92188.89%
Shoplifting213.2861.54%
Theft from the person202.65122.22%
Other theft182.53260.00%
Vehicle crime72.27133.33%
Burglary60.88100.00%
Public order50.76-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.63-20.00%
Drugs40.51300.00%
Robbery30.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.38-25.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
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 offences3211.873100.00%
Shoplifting134.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.640.00%
Theft from the person91.14800.00%
Public order71.14600.00%
Other theft50.880.00%
Bicycle theft50.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.630.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
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 offences20.38-84.62%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2316.172200.00%
Other theft222.912100.00%
Shoplifting222.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.890.00%
Vehicle crime111.640.00%
Burglary71.390.00%
Public order50.880.00%
Bicycle theft40.630.00%
Robbery30.510.00%
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 theft10.25-97.50%
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 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4325.6448.28%
Other theft405.432.56%
Violence and sexual offences285.0521.74%
Anti-social behaviour223.540.00%
Shoplifting172.7841.67%
Vehicle crime122.159.09%
Robbery121.52100.00%
Public order101.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.2614.29%
Burglary71.01-46.15%
Other crime20.880.00%
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 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3921.7318.18%
Theft from the person294.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.66-28.12%
Anti-social behaviour222.9115.79%
Burglary132.78550.00%
Shoplifting121.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime111.52-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson71.39-12.50%
Robbery60.88-14.29%
Public order50.76-44.44%
Drugs30.6350.00%
Other crime20.380.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3323.12-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences324.1718.52%
Theft from the person294.04-21.62%
Shoplifting243.66-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour193.03-20.83%
Vehicle crime142.40-30.00%
Public order91.7712.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.1433.33%
Robbery71.0140.00%
Bicycle theft40.88-33.33%
Drugs20.51-33.33%
Burglary20.25-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5127.790.00%
Theft from the person376.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.670.00%
Shoplifting263.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.280.00%
Vehicle crime203.030.00%
Public order82.530.00%
Burglary61.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.760.00%
Bicycle theft60.760.00%
Robbery50.760.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 202412
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

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 209 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20245
April 202422
March 20241
January 202440
December 202339
November 202333
October 202351

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 20243
April 20247
January 20247
December 202313
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20249
April 202415
January 202422
December 202322
November 202319
October 202324

A total of 192 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20249
July 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202443
December 202329
November 202329
October 202337

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202432
July 20241
May 20242
April 202413
January 202428
December 202323
November 202332
October 202327

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202411
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 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
April 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20244
January 20241
November 20234
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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
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 7DA 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. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Melbury Court
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Kensington Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Airlie Gardens
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Campden Hill
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1