DUCHESS OF BEDFORDS WALK, W8 7QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 7QL

DUCHESS OF BEDFORDS WALK, W8 7QL, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 122 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.94 per 1,000 population. This W8 7QL 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 7QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 7QL, encompassing approximately 6801 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (127.27% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (466.67% increase)

W8 7QL 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
  • Berkeley Gardens with total crimes: 7

DUCHESS OF BEDFORDS WALK, W8 7QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2517.94127.27%
Violence and sexual offences193.680.00%
Other theft172.79466.67%
Shoplifting172.5070.00%
Theft from the person162.50433.33%
Vehicle crime52.3525.00%
Burglary50.740.00%
Public order40.74-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.5933.33%
Robbery30.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4450.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.151800.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.790.00%
Shoplifting101.620.00%
Burglary51.470.00%
Public order50.740.00%
Vehicle crime40.740.00%
Other theft30.590.00%
Theft from the person30.440.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Bicycle theft30.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-90.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2115.88-25.00%
Shoplifting173.0921.43%
Theft from the person162.50220.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.35-26.32%
Violence and sexual offences102.06-60.00%
Vehicle crime101.4711.11%
Bicycle theft51.47150.00%
Burglary50.74-37.50%
Robbery40.74-63.64%
Public order40.59-42.86%
Drugs20.590.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2819.853.70%
Violence and sexual offences254.1238.89%
Anti-social behaviour193.6818.75%
Shoplifting142.7955.56%
Robbery112.0683.33%
Vehicle crime91.62-40.00%
Burglary81.32-27.27%
Public order71.1875.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.030.00%
Theft from the person51.03-58.33%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2718.97-3.57%
Violence and sexual offences183.97-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour162.65-11.11%
Vehicle crime152.3515.38%
Theft from the person122.2150.00%
Burglary111.761000.00%
Shoplifting91.62-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson71.32-22.22%
Robbery61.030.00%
Public order40.88-50.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Other crime20.290.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2819.85-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.124.76%
Anti-social behaviour183.23-25.00%
Shoplifting172.65-22.73%
Vehicle crime132.50-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.91125.00%
Public order81.32166.67%
Theft from the person81.18-50.00%
Robbery61.18100.00%
Bicycle theft40.88-33.33%
Drugs10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.15-85.71%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4024.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour245.880.00%
Shoplifting223.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.230.00%
Vehicle crime203.090.00%
Theft from the person162.940.00%
Burglary72.350.00%
Bicycle theft61.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.880.00%
Robbery30.590.00%
Public order30.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202410
January 20249
December 202315
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 202411
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202411
April 202414
January 202419
December 202316
November 202318
October 202324

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202419
May 20241
April 202410
January 202425
December 202318
November 202322
October 202321

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 164 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20243
April 202421
January 202428
December 202327
November 202328
October 202340

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20245
January 20248
December 202311
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 76 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20243
April 202416
January 20245
December 202312
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20242
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
April 202417
January 202414
December 20239
November 202317
October 202322

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 7QL 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. Berkeley Gardens
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 4. Hornton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Peel Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Stafford Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sheldrake Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Aubrey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Holland Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Ilchester Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Melbury Court
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kensington Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Melon Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Vicarage Gate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gregory Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 22. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Adam And Eve Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1