18 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk

Crime by Area in Kensington and Chelsea

Compare crime rates across all 18 wards in Kensington and Chelsea. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry

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Fastest Rising (3 months)

Abingdon +36.5% trending_up Colville +34.7% trending_up Courtfield +34.1% trending_up

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Fastest Improving (3 months)

Norland -14.9% trending_down St. Helen's -13.4% trending_down Chelsea Riverside -2.9% trending_down

Top 10 Wards by Rate

All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate

All crime types

#	Ward	Rate /1k	Count	3-Month Trend
1	Notting Dale	214.6	183	trending_up+23.6%	chevron_right
2	Colville	186.0	159	trending_up+34.7%	chevron_right
3	Earl's Court	184.0	165	trending_up+7.8%	chevron_right
4	Pembridge	177.5	83	trending_up+9.2%	chevron_right
5	Golborne	153.0	121	trending_up+23.5%	chevron_right
6	Norland	128.8	40	trending_down-14.9%	chevron_right
7	Royal Hospital	120.3	134	trending_up+26.4%	chevron_right
8	Brompton & Hans Town	118.3	177	trending_down-1.7%	chevron_right
9	St. Helen's	117.0	58	trending_down-13.4%	chevron_right
10	Dalgarno	113.3	90	trending_flatStable	chevron_right
11	Courtfield	101.1	110	trending_up+34.1%	chevron_right
12	Redcliffe	101.0	85	trending_up+9.0%	chevron_right
13	Campden	89.1	120	trending_up+11.1%	chevron_right
14	Chelsea Riverside	86.3	100	trending_down-2.9%	chevron_right
15	Queen's Gate	85.4	87	trending_up+17.6%	chevron_right
16	Holland	82.3	84	trending_up+33.3%	chevron_right
17	Stanley	59.6	135	trending_down-0.7%	chevron_right
18	Abingdon	57.4	71	trending_up+36.5%	chevron_right

About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Which area of Kensington and Chelsea has the highest crime rate?

Notting Dale has the highest crime rate in Kensington and Chelsea, with 214.6 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.

Which is the safest ward in Kensington and Chelsea?

Abingdon has the lowest crime rate among Kensington and Chelsea's wards, with 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.

How many wards does Kensington and Chelsea have?

Kensington and Chelsea has 18 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.