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 February 2026 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Kensington crime rate of 0.95 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 Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
West Kensington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Telephone Place with total crimes: 20
  • Challoner Street with total crimes: 9
  • Fane Street with total crimes: 8

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 areas in the Hammersmith and Fulham.

    • 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 areas in the Hammersmith and Fulham.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (West Kensington)CrimesRank (West Kensington)CrimesRank (West Kensington)
Shepherd's Bush GreenNA NA2,429 13,581 1
GroveNA NA1,396 22,404 2
Fulham ReachNA NA1,130 32,024 3
Hammersmith BroadwayNA NA1,105 42,017 4
College Park & Old OakNA NA1,090 51,797 5
ConinghamNA NA1,017 61,767 6
Walham GreenNA NA943 71,611 7
AddisonNA NA695 91,415 8
White CityNA NA757 81,090 11
RavenscourtNA NA566 111,213 9
Palace & HurlinghamNA NA429 17902 12
Sands EndNA NA559 12864 13
MunsterNA NA483 13793 15
Fulham TownNA NA456 16858 14
WormholtNA NA461 14704 19
Parsons Green & SandfordNA NA461 15764 16
AvonmoreNA NA402 19742 17
Brook GreenNA NA408 18714 18
LillieNA NA305 20576 20
Wendell ParkNA NA126 21260 21

West Kensington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20263
December 20259
November 20256
October 202512
September 202511
August 20258
July 20256
June 20259
May 20254
April 202512
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20264
December 20253
November 20251
October 20255
September 20254
August 20253
July 20255
June 20259
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 341 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.23 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202634
January 202630
December 202515
November 202522
October 202533
September 202522
August 202544
July 202529
June 202519
May 202516
April 202526
March 202528
February 202523

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20265
December 20258
November 202510
October 20257
September 20252
August 20257
July 20252
June 20254
May 20258
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202622
December 202524
November 202523
October 202515
September 202522
August 202521
July 202530
June 202526
May 202536
April 202525
March 202520
February 202531

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20252
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20256
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20262
December 20254
November 20255
September 20254
August 20254
July 20251
June 20258
May 20258
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20252
November 20256
October 20252
September 20254
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20267
December 20252
November 20255
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20257
September 20251
August 20253
July 20252
June 20254
May 20259
April 20256
March 202511
February 20257

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20256
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20258
July 20257
June 20253
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20257

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations West Kensington in February 2026

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

1. Telephone Place (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour14
Drugs3
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Challoner Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary3
Other theft1
3. Fane Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. North End Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Challoner Crescent (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Empress Place (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Thaxton Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Franklin Square (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Beaumont Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
10. Normand Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1

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