Crime Rate in West Kensington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Kensington

The total recorded crimes in West Kensington, Hammersmith and Fulham, UK in March 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Kensington crime rate of 0.77 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around West Kensington, encompassing approximately 110,549 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-35.48% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
West Kensington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Telephone Place with total crimes: 6
  • May Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is West Kensington?

To understand the safety of West Kensington, we need to analyze West Kensington crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Hammersmith and Fulham:

    • In 2024, West Kensington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hammersmith and Fulham average, with 571 crimes compared to 752.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, West Kensington witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, West Kensington had fewer crimes than the Hammersmith and Fulham average, with 1,107 crimes compared to 1,295. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, West Kensington witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hammersmith and Fulham, West Kensington has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

West Kensington Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the West Kensington has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 0.77 ranking 12th out of 20 in the Hammersmith and Fulham, UK

In 2024, the total West Kensington crimes were 571. The crime rate of West Kensington in 2024 was 5.17 (year) or 0.43 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Hammersmith and Fulham.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Kensington were around 1,107 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.01 (year) or 0.83 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Hammersmith and Fulham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hammersmith and Fulham)CrimesRank (Hammersmith and Fulham)CrimesRank (Hammersmith and Fulham)
Shepherd's Bush Green333 12,429 13,581 1
Grove198 21,396 22,404 2
Fulham Reach164 31,130 32,024 3
Hammersmith Broadway146 41,105 42,017 4
College Park & Old Oak121 71,090 51,797 5
Walham Green139 5943 71,611 7
Coningham124 61,017 61,767 6
Addison98 9695 91,415 8
White City114 8757 81,090 11
Ravenscourt90 10566 111,213 9
Wormholt90 11461 14704 19
Palace & Hurlingham53 19429 17902 12
Sands End74 13559 12864 13
Munster51 20483 13793 15
Fulham Town65 15456 16858 14
Brook Green72 14408 18714 18
Parsons Green & Sandford61 16461 15764 16
Avonmore54 18402 19742 17
Lillie60 17305 20576 20
Wendell Park10 21126 21260 21

West Kensington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
October 20243
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
April 20241

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202523
January 202517
December 202424
November 202423
October 202424
September 202417
August 202434
April 202415

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245
April 202412

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202531
January 202521
December 202417
November 202420
October 202427
September 202429
August 202422
April 202418

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248
April 20244

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20258
December 20248
November 20245
October 20242
September 202410
August 20248
July 20241
June 20242
April 20248

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations West Kensington in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the West Kensington postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Robbery2
2. Telephone Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
3. May Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. North End Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person1
5. Fane Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Fairholme Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Marchbank Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Normand Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Star Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Beaumont Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1

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