W8 7EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 7EX

W8 7EX, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.19 per 1,000 population. This W8 7EX 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 7EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 7EX, encompassing approximately 5538 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

W8 7EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Berkeley Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Hornton Street with total crimes: 7
  • Peel Street with total crimes: 5

W8 7EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1511.1925.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.710.00%
Theft from the person71.62600.00%
Other theft71.26133.33%
Shoplifting61.2650.00%
Vehicle crime51.0866.67%
Burglary30.90-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.540.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.0471.43%
Violence and sexual offences92.1750.00%
Burglary41.620.00%
Shoplifting40.72100.00%
Other theft30.72-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.54-57.14%
Theft from the person10.54-75.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft118.6737.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.99-61.11%
Vehicle crime71.26-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences61.26-40.00%
Bicycle theft41.08300.00%
Theft from the person40.7233.33%
Burglary40.72-33.33%
Robbery20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1811.1963.64%
Violence and sexual offences103.250.00%
Vehicle crime81.81-33.33%
Other theft81.44-20.00%
Burglary61.44-25.00%
Theft from the person31.08-57.14%
Public order30.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-25.00%
Robbery20.54-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1213.18-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour112.17-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences101.99-28.57%
Other theft101.81-23.08%
Burglary81.81300.00%
Theft from the person71.44133.33%
Robbery61.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.08-42.86%
Public order30.72-50.00%
Shoplifting20.54-33.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1514.80-11.76%
Vehicle crime142.71-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences142.5327.27%
Other theft132.5385.71%
Criminal damage and arson72.3575.00%
Public order61.26100.00%
Theft from the person31.08-25.00%
Robbery30.5450.00%
Shoplifting30.54-40.00%
Burglary20.54-75.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-80.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1715.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.070.00%
Burglary81.990.00%
Other theft71.440.00%
Bicycle theft51.260.00%
Shoplifting50.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.900.00%
Theft from the person40.720.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Robbery20.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
April 20247
January 202418
December 202311
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20247
January 20248
December 202312
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 20246
January 202410
December 202310
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202411
January 20248
December 202310
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 7EX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Berkeley Gardens
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 2. Hornton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Peel Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Stafford Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sheldrake Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Campden Hill Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Aubrey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Ilchester Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Farm Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Kensington Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Melon Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Campden Hill Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Airlie Gardens
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Campden Hill
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Campden Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Gloucester Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Campden Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Vicarage Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Holland Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Phillimore Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Duchess Of Bedford'S Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Phillimore Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Abbotsbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1