W8 7NY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 7NY

W8 7NY, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 129 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.39 per 1,000 population. This W8 7NY 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 7NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 7NY, encompassing approximately 7015 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (27) incidents (92.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)

W8 7NY 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
  • Hornton Place with total crimes: 9

W8 7NY 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 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2718.3992.86%
Violence and sexual offences223.8546.67%
Anti-social behaviour203.145.26%
Shoplifting182.8528.57%
Theft from the person132.57-27.78%
Burglary81.8560.00%
Public order71.1416.67%
Robbery41.00-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1915.970.00%
Theft from the person182.71800.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.571400.00%
Other theft142.140.00%
Shoplifting142.000.00%
Robbery72.000.00%
Public order61.000.00%
Vehicle crime60.860.00%
Burglary50.860.00%
Drugs30.71200.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43100.00%

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 person20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.43-90.00%
Theft from the person10.29-94.44%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2920.810.00%
Shoplifting254.130.00%
Other theft233.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences203.280.00%
Theft from the person182.85800.00%
Burglary102.570.00%
Vehicle crime81.430.00%
Public order51.1466.67%
Bicycle theft40.710.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Drugs20.290.00%

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 order30.71-50.00%
Theft from the person20.43-96.36%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5528.9448.65%
Other theft387.84-15.56%
Anti-social behaviour285.4227.27%
Shoplifting183.99200.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.57-25.00%
Robbery122.5750.00%
Vehicle crime81.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.14100.00%
Burglary71.14-46.15%
Public order61.0020.00%
Bicycle theft30.86200.00%
Other crime20.430.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4525.52-22.41%
Theft from the person376.415.71%
Violence and sexual offences245.27-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.420.00%
Burglary133.14550.00%
Vehicle crime121.850.00%
Robbery81.71-42.86%
Shoplifting61.14-60.00%
Public order50.86-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.71-55.56%
Drugs20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5830.0861.11%
Theft from the person358.27-2.78%
Violence and sexual offences254.99150.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.56-12.00%
Shoplifting153.1450.00%
Public order142.14-6.67%
Robbery142.00250.00%
Vehicle crime122.00-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson91.7180.00%
Bicycle theft31.28-40.00%
Drugs20.43-33.33%
Burglary20.29-81.82%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3625.370.00%
Theft from the person365.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour255.130.00%
Vehicle crime173.560.00%
Public order152.420.00%
Burglary112.140.00%
Shoplifting101.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.430.00%
Bicycle theft51.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.710.00%
Robbery40.710.00%
Drugs30.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 241 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202414
April 202423
January 202438
December 202345
November 202358
October 202336

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20242
January 202412
December 20238
November 202314
October 20234

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
April 202425
January 202418
December 20236
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202415
July 20241
May 20242
April 202420
January 202418
December 202324
November 202325
October 202310

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202419
April 202429
January 202428
December 202322
November 202322
October 202325

A total of 217 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 20242
May 20241
April 202418
March 20242
January 202455
December 202337
November 202335
October 202336

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20245
March 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20248
January 20248
December 202312
November 202312
October 202317

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 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202410
January 20247
December 202313
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 7NY 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. Hornton Place
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Notting Hill Gate
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Old Court Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Berkeley Gardens
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 7. Hornton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Peel Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. West Mall
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 10. Sheldrake Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Campden Hill Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Aubrey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Newcombe Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Holland Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Farm Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Kensington Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Melon Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Vicarage Gate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Gregory Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 23. Campden Hill Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Airlie Gardens
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Campden Hill
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Campden Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Gloucester Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Campden Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Vicarage Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Palace Gardens Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1