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 July 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Kensington crime rate of 0.88 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
West Kensington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Telephone Place with total crimes: 11
  • North End Road with total crimes: 8
  • Normand Mews 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 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 July 2025 the West Kensington has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 0.88 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Kensington)CrimesRank (West Kensington)CrimesRank (West Kensington)
Shepherd's Bush Green364 12,429 13,581 1
Grove215 21,396 22,404 2
Fulham Reach208 31,130 32,024 3
Hammersmith Broadway156 61,105 42,017 4
Coningham174 41,017 61,767 6
College Park & Old Oak164 51,090 51,797 5
Walham Green118 8943 71,611 7
Addison137 7695 91,415 8
White City76 14757 81,090 11
Ravenscourt96 10566 111,213 9
Fulham Town85 11456 16858 14
Palace & Hurlingham81 12429 17902 12
Sands End74 15559 12864 13
Munster56 19483 13793 15
Avonmore78 13402 19742 17
Wormholt51 20461 14704 19
Parsons Green & Sandford65 18461 15764 16
Brook Green70 16408 18714 18
Lillie68 17305 20576 20
Wendell Park21 21126 21260 21

West Kensington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20259
April 20256
March 202511
February 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202526
May 202536
April 202525
March 202520
February 202531
January 202521
December 202417
November 202420
October 202427
September 202429
August 202422

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20258
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 280 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202519
May 202516
April 202526
March 202528
February 202523
January 202517
December 202424
November 202423
October 202424
September 202417
August 202434

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20254
April 202512
March 20253
February 20254
January 20258
December 20248
November 20245
October 20242
September 202410
August 20248

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
September 20242

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
October 20243

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20258
May 20258
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20243
August 20244

High Crime Locations West Kensington in July 2025

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

1. Telephone Place (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
2. North End Road (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Drugs2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Normand Mews (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
4. Fane Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft2
5. Star Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Challoner Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Marchbank Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
8. B317 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gibbs Green Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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