W8 7JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 7JB

W8 7JB, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 147 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.83 per 1,000 population. This W8 7JB 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 7JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 7JB, encompassing approximately 8242 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W8 7JB area, explore the W8 7JB 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 (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-10.71% decrease)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (214.29% increase)

W8 7JB 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 7JB 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 Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2617.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.15-10.71%
Other theft223.03214.29%
Shoplifting212.6750.00%
Theft from the person202.55122.22%
Burglary72.43133.33%
Public order60.850.00%
Bicycle theft50.730.00%
Vehicle crime50.6125.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.610.00%
Robbery20.36-33.33%
Other crime20.240.00%
Drugs20.24100.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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 theft5126.690.00%
Theft from the person406.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour264.850.00%
Shoplifting263.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.150.00%
Vehicle crime202.790.00%
Public order82.430.00%
Burglary60.970.00%
Bicycle theft60.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.730.00%
Robbery50.610.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 202411
December 20236
November 20236
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 223 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20247
April 202424
March 20241
January 202437
December 202340
November 202341
October 202351

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202413
April 202416
January 202422
December 202320
November 202316
October 202326

A total of 199 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20249
July 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202445
December 202329
November 202331
October 202340

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202411
January 202412
December 202312
November 202315
October 202320

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
April 202419
January 202417
December 202312
November 202325
October 202326

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
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 7JB 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. 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. Palace Green
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Kensington Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Melon Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Vicarage Gate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Gregory Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 26. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Airlie Gardens
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Campden Hill
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Campden Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1