Total Crime Rate
15.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Palace Gardens Terrace area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Campden , and the 11th lowest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Palace Gardens Terrace (W8 4RR) in the last 12 months was 15.2 per 1,000 residents and was 91.6% lower than the Campden average (180.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 10.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -84.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Palace Gardens Terrace (W8 4RR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Victoria Grove Mews, where police recorded 60 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near West Mall (18 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Edge Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Kensington Mall | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Palace Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Palace Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | York House Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Palace Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Palace Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Gregory Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Gregory Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Newcombe Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newcombe Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Berkeley Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Further/Higher Educational Building | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Victoria Grove Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Berkeley Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Kensington Mall | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Victoria Grove Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Melon Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Holland Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Dukes Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Melon Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Palace Gardens Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Vicarage Gate | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Melon Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Vicarage Gate | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Holland Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Victoria Grove Mews | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Kensington Church Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Linden Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Linden Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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