W8 7HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 7HT

W8 7HT, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.12 per 1,000 population. This W8 7HT 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 7HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 7HT, encompassing approximately 7770 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (108.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (185.71% increase)

W8 7HT 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

W8 7HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2517.12108.33%
Violence and sexual offences213.22-8.70%
Theft from the person202.70185.71%
Other theft192.57216.67%
Shoplifting192.4546.15%
Burglary72.45133.33%
Bicycle theft50.9025.00%
Public order40.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5150.00%
Robbery20.39100.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.422200.00%
Shoplifting132.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.670.00%
Theft from the person71.54600.00%
Other theft60.900.00%
Public order60.77500.00%
Vehicle crime40.770.00%
Bicycle theft40.510.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

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 order10.390.00%
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 offences20.39-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2214.672100.00%
Other theft222.832100.00%
Shoplifting172.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.670.00%
Vehicle crime101.290.00%
Burglary71.290.00%
Bicycle theft40.900.00%
Robbery30.510.00%
Public order30.390.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

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 theft10.26-97.22%
Theft from the person10.13-97.62%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4224.0755.56%
Other theft365.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.6320.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.0922.22%
Shoplifting152.8350.00%
Vehicle crime101.93-23.08%
Robbery101.2942.86%
Public order91.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.1614.29%
Burglary71.03-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Other crime20.260.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3620.98-12.20%
Theft from the person274.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences203.47-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour182.575.88%
Burglary142.321300.00%
Vehicle crime131.80-18.75%
Shoplifting101.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.29-22.22%
Robbery70.9016.67%
Public order60.90-45.45%
Drugs30.7750.00%
Other crime20.390.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4123.17-6.82%
Theft from the person275.28-27.03%
Violence and sexual offences263.4752.94%
Shoplifting203.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour172.57-34.62%
Vehicle crime162.19-20.00%
Public order112.0657.14%
Criminal damage and arson91.42125.00%
Robbery61.1620.00%
Bicycle theft40.77-20.00%
Drugs20.51-33.33%
Burglary10.26-85.71%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4424.5825.71%
Theft from the person375.66164.29%
Anti-social behaviour264.76100.00%
Vehicle crime203.3533.33%
Violence and sexual offences172.5713.33%
Shoplifting152.1966.67%
Burglary71.93-12.50%
Public order70.90-36.36%
Robbery50.900.00%
Bicycle theft50.64-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.64-33.33%
Drugs30.51-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3518.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.500.00%
Vehicle crime151.930.00%
Theft from the person141.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.800.00%
Public order111.670.00%
Shoplifting91.420.00%
Bicycle theft81.160.00%
Burglary81.030.00%
Drugs71.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.900.00%
Robbery50.770.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 240 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20246
April 202422
March 20241
January 202436
December 202336
November 202341
October 202344
September 202335

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247
January 20247
December 202314
November 20231
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202412
April 202413
January 202422
December 202318
November 202317
October 202326
September 202313

A total of 198 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
July 20241
April 202422
March 20241
January 202442
December 202327
November 202327
October 202337
September 202314

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 20242
November 20234
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202423
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
January 202424
December 202320
November 202326
October 202317
September 202315

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
April 202417
January 202415
December 202310
November 202320
October 202315
September 20239

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
April 20243
January 20249
December 20236
November 202311
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 202410
January 202410
December 202313
November 202316
October 202320
September 202315

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 7HT 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. Berkeley Gardens
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. Hornton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Peel Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stafford Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Sheldrake Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Holland Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Kensington Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Melon Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Vicarage Gate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gregory Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 22. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Airlie Gardens
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Campden Hill
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Campden Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Gloucester Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Campden Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Vicarage Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1