W8 7LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 7LU

W8 7LU, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.90 per 1,000 population. This W8 7LU 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 7LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 7LU, encompassing approximately 4720 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-51.61% decrease)

W8 7LU 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: 14
  • Notting Hill Gate with total crimes: 8

W8 7LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3026.9015.38%
Violence and sexual offences206.36-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.24-51.61%
Shoplifting153.1815.38%
Theft from the person93.18-64.00%
Burglary81.910.00%
Vehicle crime81.6933.33%
Drugs61.69-25.00%
Public order51.27-16.67%
Robbery41.06-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3135.170.00%
Other theft266.570.00%
Theft from the person255.511150.00%
Violence and sexual offences255.302400.00%
Shoplifting135.300.00%
Robbery92.750.00%
Burglary81.910.00%
Drugs81.69700.00%
Public order61.690.00%
Vehicle crime61.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27300.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.210.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.42-94.12%
Violence and sexual offences10.21-96.55%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3833.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences298.050.00%
Shoplifting226.140.00%
Other theft214.660.00%
Theft from the person174.45750.00%
Burglary103.600.00%
Vehicle crime92.120.00%
Public order31.910.00%
Bicycle theft30.640.00%
Robbery30.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

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 order31.06-40.00%
Theft from the person20.64-92.86%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3033.057.14%
Theft from the person286.36-15.15%
Other theft235.93-45.24%
Violence and sexual offences194.870.00%
Shoplifting164.02166.67%
Burglary113.39-35.29%
Vehicle crime82.33-38.46%
Robbery61.69-50.00%
Public order51.27-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.06-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.8550.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4239.83-20.75%
Theft from the person338.90-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour286.9947.37%
Violence and sexual offences195.93-5.00%
Burglary174.0288.89%
Vehicle crime133.6018.18%
Robbery122.759.09%
Shoplifting62.54-62.50%
Public order61.27-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.27-25.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5341.9465.62%
Theft from the person3511.23133.33%
Violence and sexual offences207.415.26%
Anti-social behaviour194.24-17.39%
Shoplifting164.02128.57%
Vehicle crime113.39-15.38%
Robbery112.33266.67%
Public order102.33-16.67%
Burglary92.12-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson81.9114.29%
Bicycle theft41.69-55.56%
Drugs20.85100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3233.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour236.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.870.00%
Burglary164.020.00%
Theft from the person153.390.00%
Vehicle crime133.180.00%
Public order122.750.00%
Bicycle theft92.540.00%
Shoplifting71.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.480.00%
Robbery31.480.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202431
April 202438
January 202430
December 202328
November 202319
October 202323

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20243
January 20246
December 202312
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
April 202422
January 202416
December 20236
November 202316
October 20237

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 202410
January 202411
December 202317
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20249
January 20248
December 202313
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 227 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202426
April 202421
January 202423
December 202342
November 202353
October 202332

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202425
July 20241
May 20241
April 202429
January 202419
December 202319
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 167 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202425
July 20242
May 20241
April 202417
March 20242
January 202428
December 202333
November 202335
October 202315

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20243
March 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bulmer Mews
    Total18
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total14
    Other theft5
    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. Linden Gardens
    Total7
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Peel Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Victoria Grove Mews
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. West Mall
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 11. Portobello Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Horbury Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Campden Hill Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Newcombe Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Pembridge Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pembridge Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Vicarage Gate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Orme Square
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 24. Victoria Gardens
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Campden Hill Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Airlie Gardens
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Campden Hill
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 28. Campden Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Gloucester Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Campden Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1