WYCOMBE SQUARE, W8 7JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 7JF

WYCOMBE SQUARE, W8 7JF, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 128 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.00 per 1,000 population. This W8 7JF 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 7JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 7JF, encompassing approximately 5119 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (27) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)

W8 7JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bulmer Mews with total crimes: 18
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13
  • Notting Hill Gate with total crimes: 8

WYCOMBE SQUARE, W8 7JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2725.0050.00%
Violence and sexual offences235.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.49-8.33%
Shoplifting134.300.00%
Theft from the person112.54-47.62%
Burglary92.1550.00%
Public order61.76-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.17150.00%
Vehicle crime50.98-16.67%
Robbery30.98-66.67%
Drugs20.59-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2427.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences234.691050.00%
Theft from the person214.49950.00%
Other theft184.100.00%
Shoplifting133.520.00%
Drugs92.54800.00%
Robbery91.760.00%
Public order71.760.00%
Burglary61.370.00%
Vehicle crime61.170.00%
Bicycle theft21.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.170.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.78-84.62%
Violence and sexual offences20.39-92.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2927.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences255.662400.00%
Shoplifting234.880.00%
Other theft194.490.00%
Theft from the person133.71550.00%
Burglary102.540.00%
Vehicle crime81.950.00%
Public order51.5666.67%
Bicycle theft30.980.00%
Robbery30.590.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order31.17-50.00%
Theft from the person20.59-92.31%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-96.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3132.42-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour316.0614.81%
Theft from the person266.06-21.21%
Violence and sexual offences255.0847.06%
Shoplifting174.88240.00%
Burglary83.32-20.00%
Vehicle crime71.56-41.67%
Public order61.3750.00%
Robbery61.17-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1766.67%
Bicycle theft30.9850.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3430.67-26.09%
Theft from the person336.6432.00%
Anti-social behaviour276.4522.73%
Violence and sexual offences175.270.00%
Vehicle crime123.3220.00%
Robbery102.34-23.08%
Burglary101.95233.33%
Shoplifting51.95-64.29%
Public order40.98-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4632.6291.67%
Theft from the person258.9966.67%
Anti-social behaviour224.88-4.35%
Violence and sexual offences174.30183.33%
Shoplifting143.32100.00%
Robbery132.73550.00%
Vehicle crime102.54-28.57%
Public order71.95-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.3720.00%
Burglary31.17-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.59-66.67%
Drugs20.39100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2424.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour234.690.00%
Theft from the person154.490.00%
Vehicle crime142.930.00%
Burglary112.730.00%
Public order92.150.00%
Shoplifting71.760.00%
Bicycle theft61.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.170.00%
Robbery20.980.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202423
July 20242
May 20242
April 202425
March 20241
January 202425
December 202317
November 202317
October 20236

A total of 150 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
July 20242
May 20242
April 202413
March 20242
January 202426
December 202333
November 202325
October 202315

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202424
April 202429
January 202431
December 202327
November 202322
October 202323

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202410
January 20248
December 202310
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 199 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202418
April 202419
January 202431
December 202334
November 202346
October 202324

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20248
January 20247
December 202312
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
April 20243
January 20246
December 202310
November 202313
October 20232

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 202423
January 202417
December 20235
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20245
March 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239

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
August 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bulmer Mews
    Total18
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Notting Hill Gate
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Berkeley Gardens
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. Hornton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pembridge Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Linden Mews
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holland Park
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Peel Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. West Mall
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 11. Sheldrake Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Wilby Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Horbury Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Campden Hill Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Aubrey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Newcombe Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Pembridge Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ladbroke Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Farm Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Kensington Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Melon Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. A402
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Boyne Terrace Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Ladbroke Walk
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Victoria Gardens
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Campden Hill Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Airlie Gardens
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Campden Hill
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Campden Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1