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

Overview of Crime in W8 7QR

DUCHESS OF BEDFORDS WALK, W8 7QR, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 123 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.90 per 1,000 population. This W8 7QR 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 7QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 7QR, encompassing approximately 6872 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W8 7QR area, explore the W8 7QR 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 (212.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)

W8 7QR 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
  • Hornton Street with total crimes: 7

DUCHESS OF BEDFORDS WALK, W8 7QR 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 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2517.90212.50%
Violence and sexual offences203.640.00%
Shoplifting172.9170.00%
Theft from the person162.47300.00%
Other theft142.331300.00%
Drugs62.04500.00%
Vehicle crime50.8766.67%
Burglary40.7333.33%
Bicycle theft40.5833.33%
Public order40.58-33.33%
Robbery30.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.461900.00%
Shoplifting102.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.460.00%
Public order61.16500.00%
Theft from the person40.87300.00%
Burglary30.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.440.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Bicycle theft30.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

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 order10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-50.00%

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 offences20.44-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2015.131900.00%
Shoplifting172.910.00%
Theft from the person152.471400.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.890.00%
Vehicle crime91.600.00%
Robbery41.310.00%
Burglary40.580.00%
Bicycle theft40.580.00%
Public order40.580.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

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 theft10.29-96.55%
Theft from the person10.15-80.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2919.5026.09%
Violence and sexual offences264.2252.94%
Anti-social behaviour183.780.00%
Shoplifting142.6255.56%
Robbery112.0457.14%
Public order81.60100.00%
Burglary81.16-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.160.00%
Vehicle crime61.02-45.45%
Theft from the person50.87-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2318.339.52%
Anti-social behaviour183.355.88%
Violence and sexual offences172.62-34.62%
Theft from the person152.4766.67%
Vehicle crime112.180.00%
Burglary101.60900.00%
Shoplifting91.46-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson71.31-12.50%
Robbery71.0240.00%
Public order41.02-50.00%
Drugs30.5850.00%
Other crime20.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.774.00%
Other theft213.78-44.74%
Anti-social behaviour173.06-29.17%
Shoplifting172.47-22.73%
Vehicle crime112.47-42.11%
Theft from the person91.60-43.75%
Public order81.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.16100.00%
Robbery51.1625.00%
Bicycle theft40.73-33.33%
Drugs20.580.00%
Burglary10.29-80.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3824.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences255.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.640.00%
Shoplifting223.490.00%
Vehicle crime193.200.00%
Theft from the person162.760.00%
Bicycle theft62.330.00%
Burglary50.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Robbery40.580.00%
Public order40.580.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 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 20237
November 20235
October 20234

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 147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20241
April 202420
March 20241
January 202429
December 202323
November 202321
October 202338

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20248
December 202310
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20248
April 202413
January 202418
December 202318
November 202317
October 202324

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 20241
May 20242
April 202411
January 202426
December 202317
November 202326
October 202325

A total of 82 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
July 20241
April 202415
March 20241
January 20245
December 202315
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 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 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20249
January 20246
December 202311
November 202311
October 202319

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 7QR 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. Hornton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Earls Terrace
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Peel Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stafford Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sheldrake Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Airlie Gardens
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Campden Hill
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Campden Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Gloucester Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Campden Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Vicarage Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Adam And Eve Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Wynnstay Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1