OBSERVATORY GARDENS, W8 7HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 7HY

OBSERVATORY GARDENS, W8 7HY, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.61 per 1,000 population. This W8 7HY 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 7HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 7HY, encompassing approximately 7525 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (280.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)

W8 7HY 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

OBSERVATORY GARDENS, W8 7HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2616.61116.67%
Theft from the person193.45280.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.525.56%
Shoplifting182.5250.00%
Other theft142.39133.33%
Burglary71.8640.00%
Bicycle theft50.9366.67%
Vehicle crime40.66-20.00%
Robbery30.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4050.00%
Public order30.40-25.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.701700.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.390.00%
Shoplifting121.590.00%
Other theft61.590.00%
Burglary50.800.00%
Vehicle crime50.660.00%
Theft from the person50.66400.00%
Public order40.66300.00%
Bicycle theft30.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

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 order10.400.00%
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 offences20.40-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2013.951900.00%
Other theft172.661600.00%
Shoplifting162.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.590.00%
Vehicle crime91.330.00%
Burglary61.200.00%
Bicycle theft50.800.00%
Public order40.660.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

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 theft10.27-97.06%
Theft from the person10.13-97.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4022.5966.67%
Other theft345.31-2.86%
Violence and sexual offences224.5222.22%
Anti-social behaviour182.9212.50%
Shoplifting122.3933.33%
Vehicle crime91.59-43.75%
Robbery91.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.2033.33%
Public order71.0640.00%
Burglary70.93-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.93100.00%
Other crime20.270.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3520.60-14.63%
Theft from the person244.65-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences183.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime162.3923.08%
Anti-social behaviour162.13-11.11%
Burglary142.13600.00%
Shoplifting91.86-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.20-33.33%
Robbery60.800.00%
Public order50.80-50.00%
Drugs30.6650.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4122.462.50%
Theft from the person265.45-29.73%
Violence and sexual offences243.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.19-21.74%
Shoplifting152.397.14%
Vehicle crime131.99-40.91%
Public order101.7311.11%
Criminal damage and arson91.33125.00%
Robbery61.2050.00%
Bicycle theft30.80-40.00%
Drugs20.40-33.33%
Burglary20.27-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4024.710.00%
Theft from the person375.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour234.920.00%
Vehicle crime223.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.920.00%
Shoplifting142.130.00%
Public order91.860.00%
Burglary81.200.00%
Bicycle theft51.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.660.00%
Robbery40.530.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

Crime by Type

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 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20249
January 20249
December 202316
November 202313
October 202322

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

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 188 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 202417
March 20241
January 202434
December 202335
November 202341
October 202340

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20246
January 20247
December 202314
November 20232
October 20238

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 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202412
April 202412
January 202418
December 202316
November 202318
October 202323

A total of 173 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20245
July 20241
April 202420
March 20241
January 202440
December 202324
November 202326
October 202337

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
January 202422
December 202318
November 202324
October 202316

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 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 20236
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
April 202416
January 202412
December 20239
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 202310
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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