A resident of Notting Hill confronted a man urinating outside her property during the annual carnival, using a walking stick to deter him. The incident, captured on CCTV, highlights ongoing issues of public urination and property damage at the west London event. The homeowner, who wished to remain anonymous, stated that the patio of her £600,000 property requires professional cleaning each year due to the actions of carnival-goers.

"Disgusted is one way of looking at it, but the following days the area still smells of urine," the homeowner told the Daily Mail. "It doesn't just go on for a day or two, it lasts for a few days."

The homeowner's family has taken to traveling to Spain during the carnival to avoid the disturbances. "You're either trapped here for two days or trapped away for two days," she said. "When you've got family it's a really uncomfortable experience - not something you'd expect in west London."

Previous years have seen similar incidents, with CCTV footage from three years prior showing individuals urinating in the front garden and using nitrous oxide. Despite efforts to deter trespassers, including installing fencing this year, the problem has persisted.

Police reported a record 636 arrests during this year's carnival, the event's 60th anniversary, an increase from previous years. Offences included drug and weapon possession, as well as violent and sexual assaults. Live facial recognition technology led to 121 arrests, and 86 registered sex offenders were stopped, with seven arrested for breaching their conditions. Stop and search operations yielded 68 weapons, including a handgun, and there were two knife assaults.

The aftermath of the carnival saw streets littered with rubbish, including food waste, beer cans, and cigarette butts. The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea estimates an annual clean-up and staffing cost of £1 million for the event, with approximately £300,000 recouped from street trader fees.

While the carnival contributes significantly to the wider economy, the cost to taxpayers remains a concern. The Metropolitan Police's policing operation alone cost £15.7 million last year. Some proposals suggest implementing an admission fee to help cover the event's expenses. Organizers maintain that the carnival is safe and that criticisms are unfair.