W8 7JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 7JB

W8 7JB, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.65 per 1,000 population. This W8 7JB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W8 postcode area, which has experienced 187 crimes and a crime rate of 10.27 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W8 7JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 7JB, encompassing approximately 8242 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (2700.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W8 7JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Court Place with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Wright'S Lane with total crimes: 6

W8 7JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.652700.00%
Shoplifting143.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.700.00%
Theft from the person91.58800.00%
Other theft71.090.00%
Public order60.85500.00%
Bicycle theft50.730.00%
Vehicle crime40.610.00%
Burglary30.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.360.00%
Robbery30.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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 order10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-50.00%

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 offences20.36-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2415.412300.00%
Theft from the person232.912200.00%
Shoplifting192.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.940.00%
Vehicle crime111.460.00%
Burglary81.330.00%
Public order50.970.00%
Bicycle theft40.610.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

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 theft10.24-97.30%
Theft from the person10.12-97.78%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4524.0255.17%
Other theft375.46-7.50%
Violence and sexual offences254.498.70%
Anti-social behaviour223.0310.00%
Shoplifting172.6741.67%
Vehicle crime122.060.00%
Robbery111.4683.33%
Public order101.3366.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.2114.29%
Burglary70.97-58.82%
Other crime20.850.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4021.47-2.44%
Theft from the person294.85-6.45%
Violence and sexual offences233.52-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour202.7925.00%
Burglary172.43750.00%
Vehicle crime122.06-20.00%
Shoplifting121.46-52.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.46-30.00%
Robbery60.850.00%
Public order60.73-53.85%
Drugs30.7350.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4123.54-19.61%
Theft from the person314.97-22.50%
Violence and sexual offences283.7621.74%
Shoplifting253.40-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour163.03-38.46%
Vehicle crime151.94-25.00%
Public order131.8262.50%
Criminal damage and arson101.58100.00%
Robbery61.2120.00%
Bicycle theft40.73-33.33%
Drugs20.49-33.33%
Burglary20.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5126.6934.21%
Theft from the person406.19185.71%
Anti-social behaviour264.8585.71%
Shoplifting263.1573.33%
Violence and sexual offences233.1515.00%
Vehicle crime202.7917.65%
Public order82.43-33.33%
Burglary60.97-40.00%
Bicycle theft60.73-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.73-16.67%
Robbery50.61-16.67%
Drugs30.61-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3820.625.56%
Violence and sexual offences204.61-28.57%
Vehicle crime172.4370.00%
Shoplifting152.06-42.31%
Theft from the person141.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.70-44.00%
Public order121.7071.43%
Bicycle theft101.46233.33%
Burglary101.21-9.09%
Drugs71.2116.67%
Robbery60.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.73-40.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3621.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences284.370.00%
Shoplifting263.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.150.00%
Theft from the person143.030.00%
Burglary111.700.00%
Vehicle crime101.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.210.00%
Public order71.210.00%
Drugs60.850.00%
Bicycle theft30.730.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 20241
May 20242
April 202412
January 202425
December 202323
November 202328
October 202323
September 202320
August 202328

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202416
January 202422
December 202320
November 202316
October 202326
September 202314
August 202325

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20248
January 20247
December 202317
November 20232
October 20236
September 202310
August 202311

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 202310
October 20235
September 20236
August 202310

A total of 275 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202424
March 20241
January 202437
December 202340
November 202341
October 202351
September 202338
August 202336

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202411
January 202412
December 202312
November 202315
October 202320
September 202317
August 202310

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202419
January 202417
December 202312
November 202325
October 202326
September 202315
August 202326

A total of 207 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202445
December 202329
November 202331
October 202340
September 202314
August 202314

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
April 20245
January 202410
December 20236
November 202313
October 20238
September 202312
August 20237

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 202411
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236
August 20232

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
January 20241
November 20234
October 20236
September 202310
August 20233

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237
August 20236

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Old Court Place
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
  • 3. Wright'S Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Hornton Place
    Total5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Phillimore Walk
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Palace Green
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sheldrake Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Campden House Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Abingdon Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Adam And Eve Mews
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Iverna Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. High Street Kensington (Lu Station)
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Berkeley Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Brunswick Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Inverness Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Melon Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 20. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Young Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. York House Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Derry Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Campden Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kensington Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Campden Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Allen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1