W8 7RY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 7RY

W8 7RY, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 178 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.19 per 1,000 population. This W8 7RY 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 7RY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 7RY, encompassing approximately 8814 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (106.25% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)

W8 7RY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Hornton Place with total crimes: 9

W8 7RY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4020.1917.65%
Anti-social behaviour334.54106.25%
Theft from the person233.74130.00%
Shoplifting212.6150.00%
Other theft192.38171.43%
Public order82.1614.29%
Burglary70.9140.00%
Vehicle crime70.7975.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.79100.00%
Drugs50.68400.00%
Bicycle theft40.57-20.00%
Other crime30.450.00%
Robbery20.34-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.373300.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.860.00%
Shoplifting141.820.00%
Theft from the person101.59900.00%
Other theft71.130.00%
Public order70.79600.00%
Burglary50.790.00%
Bicycle theft50.570.00%
Vehicle crime40.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Robbery30.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

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 order10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-50.00%

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 offences20.34-89.47%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2616.342500.00%
Theft from the person242.952300.00%
Shoplifting222.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.160.00%
Vehicle crime132.040.00%
Public order81.470.00%
Burglary60.910.00%
Bicycle theft30.680.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

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 theft10.23-97.62%
Theft from the person10.11-97.73%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4423.6046.67%
Other theft424.995.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.7617.24%
Anti-social behaviour193.86-13.64%
Shoplifting172.1641.67%
Robbery131.93160.00%
Vehicle crime111.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.2580.00%
Public order81.0260.00%
Burglary70.91-46.15%
Other crime20.790.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4020.088.11%
Theft from the person304.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences293.40-9.38%
Anti-social behaviour223.2922.22%
Burglary132.50160.00%
Shoplifting121.47-52.00%
Vehicle crime111.36-31.25%
Public order51.25-50.00%
Robbery50.57-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.57-37.50%
Drugs30.5750.00%
Other crime20.34100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3722.01-41.27%
Violence and sexual offences324.2010.34%
Theft from the person303.63-25.00%
Shoplifting253.40-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour182.84-30.77%
Vehicle crime162.04-15.79%
Public order101.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.1360.00%
Robbery70.9116.67%
Burglary50.79-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.57-50.00%
Drugs20.34-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6327.450.00%
Theft from the person407.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences294.540.00%
Shoplifting263.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour262.950.00%
Vehicle crime192.950.00%
Public order102.160.00%
Burglary71.130.00%
Bicycle theft60.790.00%
Robbery60.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.680.00%
Drugs40.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 235 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20247
April 202426
March 20241
January 202442
December 202340
November 202337
October 202363

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20246
January 20247
December 202313
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 203 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
July 20241
April 202424
March 20241
January 202444
December 202330
November 202330
October 202340

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202434
July 20241
May 20242
April 202419
January 202434
December 202329
November 202332
October 202329

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202416
April 202418
January 202419
December 202322
November 202318
October 202326

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 202413
January 202411
December 202311
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
April 202422
January 202417
December 202312
November 202325
October 202326

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20241
April 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 202413
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 7RY 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. Parking Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Hornton Place
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Old Court Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hornton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 7. Earls Terrace
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stafford Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Allen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Sheldrake Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Phillimore Gardens Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. B316
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Palace Green
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Holland Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Melbury Court
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Melon Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Vicarage Gate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Marloes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. St Mary'S Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Blithfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Kensington Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1