KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W8 7RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 7RB

KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W8 7RB, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.52 per 1,000 population. This W8 7RB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W8 postcode area, which has experienced 187 crimes and a crime rate of 10.27 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W8 7RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 7RB, encompassing approximately 6773 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (2700.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

W8 7RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Wright'S Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Hornton Place with total crimes: 5

KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W8 7RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.522700.00%
Shoplifting94.130.00%
Public order81.33700.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.180.00%
Burglary50.890.00%
Theft from the person50.74400.00%
Vehicle crime40.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.590.00%
Robbery40.590.00%
Bicycle theft30.590.00%
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 offences20.44-88.24%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2217.422100.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.510.00%
Theft from the person162.361500.00%
Shoplifting162.360.00%
Vehicle crime112.360.00%
Public order71.620.00%
Burglary51.030.00%
Robbery30.740.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

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 theft10.30-95.65%
Theft from the person10.15-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.6030.00%
Other theft233.849.52%
Shoplifting143.4075.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.07-29.41%
Robbery121.77100.00%
Vehicle crime111.7710.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.6260.00%
Public order61.1850.00%
Burglary60.89-50.00%
Theft from the person50.89-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2118.01-4.55%
Violence and sexual offences203.10-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour172.956.25%
Theft from the person152.5166.67%
Burglary122.21140.00%
Vehicle crime101.77-9.09%
Shoplifting81.48-50.00%
Robbery61.18-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.89-28.57%
Public order40.74-60.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Other crime20.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.083.57%
Other theft224.28-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.25-11.11%
Shoplifting162.36-30.43%
Vehicle crime112.36-26.67%
Public order101.62150.00%
Theft from the person91.48-43.75%
Robbery81.3360.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.180.00%
Burglary51.030.00%
Bicycle theft20.74-66.67%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4025.1066.67%
Violence and sexual offences285.91-15.15%
Shoplifting234.1343.75%
Anti-social behaviour183.4028.57%
Theft from the person162.66700.00%
Vehicle crime152.36-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.21-12.50%
Bicycle theft61.03-33.33%
Burglary50.89-50.00%
Robbery50.740.00%
Public order40.74-60.00%
Drugs20.59-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.9243.48%
Other theft244.8733.33%
Vehicle crime183.5480.00%
Shoplifting162.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour142.360.00%
Drugs102.07150.00%
Public order101.4811.11%
Burglary101.48-16.67%
Bicycle theft91.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.3333.33%
Robbery51.1866.67%
Other crime30.740.00%
Theft from the person20.44-77.78%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2419.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.540.00%
Other theft183.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.660.00%
Burglary122.070.00%
Vehicle crime101.770.00%
Public order91.480.00%
Theft from the person91.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.330.00%
Drugs40.890.00%
Robbery30.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202411
January 202411
December 202310
November 202311
October 202315
September 202318
August 202310

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202416
January 202412
December 202317
November 202316
October 202318
September 202314
August 202314

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20245
January 20246
December 202312
November 20235
October 20235
September 202310
August 202312

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 20241
May 20242
April 202417
January 202426
December 202320
November 202329
October 202328
September 202333
August 202323

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238
August 20236

A total of 79 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
April 202416
March 20241
January 20245
December 202315
November 20239
October 202316
September 20232
August 20239

A total of 172 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 202422
March 20241
January 202423
December 202321
November 202322
October 202340
September 202324
August 202318

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 20234
September 202310
August 20239

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20243
January 202412
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202416
January 202414
December 20238
November 202316
October 202323
September 202316
August 202324

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 202310
August 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
  • 2. Wright'S Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Hornton Place
    Total5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Phillimore Walk
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Strangways Terrace
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Lexham Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Sheldrake Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 11. Abingdon Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Adam And Eve Mews
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Iverna Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. High Street Kensington (Lu Station)
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Earls Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Radley Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Allen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. B316
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Holland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Drayson Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Argyll Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Hollandgreen Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Melbury Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Pater Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Earls Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. St Mary Abbot'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1