Crime Rate in Kensington and Chelsea: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kensington and Chelsea

The total recorded crimes in Kensington and Chelsea, UK in March 2025 are around 2,331 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kensington and Chelsea crime rate of 16.26 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 Kensington and Chelsea, encompassing approximately 143,373 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (434) incidents (13.32% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (433) incidents (0.46% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (291) incidents (17.81% increase)
Kensington and Chelsea Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 99
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 35
  • Colville Square with total crimes: 24

Kensington and Chelsea Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Kensington and Chelsea?

To understand the safety of Kensington and Chelsea, we need to analyze Kensington and Chelsea crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Kensington and Chelsea has recorded 17,023 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 118.73 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 79 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 28,947 crimes with a crime rate of 201.90, ranking it 8 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Inner London:

    • In 2024, Kensington and Chelsea demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Inner London average, with 17023 crimes compared to 41876.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Kensington and Chelsea witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kensington and Chelsea had fewer crimes than the Inner London average, with 28,947 crimes compared to 65,978. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Kensington and Chelsea witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Kensington and Chelsea is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Inner London, Kensington and Chelsea has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Kensington and Chelsea Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Royal Hospital (288 crimes), and the safest, Norland (63 crimes), is 225 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Kensington and Chelsea.

Similarly, the area of Hans Town (312 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to West Brompton (44 crimes), with a difference of 268 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Kensington and Chelsea.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Royal Hospital288
Brompton & Hans Town205
Earl's Court196
Colville188
Holland150

Safest Wards:

Redcliffe91
Queen's Gate84
St. Helen's81
Abingdon68
Norland63

Most Dangerous Areas:

Hans Town312
Earl's Court189
Portobello144
Golborne & Swinbrook125
North Kensington123

Safest Areas:

Queen's Gate76
Chelsea Riverside West73
Holland Park72
Kensington Abingdon71
West Brompton44

Kensington and Chelsea Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kensington and Chelsea has recorded 2,331 crimes with crime rate of 16.26 ranking 6360th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 14 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2024, the total Kensington and Chelsea crimes were 17,023. The crime rate of Kensington and Chelsea in 2024 was 118.73 (year) or 9.89 (month) ranking it 79 danzarous in the UK. Kensington and Chelsea ranked 13 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kensington and Chelsea were around 28,947 crimes with yearly crime rate of 201.90 (year) or 16.82 (month) ranking 8 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Inner London, Kensington and Chelsea ranked 13 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of Kensington and Chelsea

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)
Westminster30,409 17237,090 2370,073 2
Tower Hamlets3,939 1627,666 744,863 10
Wandsworth2,770 1518,729 1433,487 14
Lewisham2,988 1421,182 1336,745 13
Newham4,138 1329,113 1145,081 12
Haringey2,989 1219,939 1237,871 11
Hammersmith and Fulham2,202 815,789 1027,203 7
Lambeth3,714 1027,602 946,516 9
Hackney3,231 923,027 838,373 8
Southwark4,330 729,850 646,312 6
Islington3,829 626,124 441,409 5
Camden7,591 455,577 390,410 3
City of London2,746 337,556 136,404 1

Kensington and Chelsea Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (434 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (433 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 431 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 383 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (384 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (358 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 405 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 400 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (453 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (372 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (441 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (424 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (463 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (429 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (554 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (484 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1860 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 232.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 300 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025258
February 2025300
January 2025260
December 2024243
November 2024273
October 2024233
September 2024177
August 2024116

A total of 86 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 202410
September 20248
August 202437

A total of 1964 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 245.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 291 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025291
February 2025247
January 2025218
December 2024287
November 2024245
October 2024277
September 2024243
August 2024156

A total of 147 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202523
January 202516
December 202416
November 202417
October 202419
September 202417
August 202419

A total of 3550 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 355.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 554 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025433
February 2025431
January 2025358
December 2024405
November 2024453
October 2024441
September 2024463
August 2024554
July 202410
June 20242

A total of 795 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 88.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202597
February 2025102
January 202588
December 2024107
November 2024103
October 2024102
September 202493
August 2024102
July 20241

A total of 699 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 77.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 272 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202551
February 202547
January 202558
December 202446
November 202464
October 202474
September 202486
August 2024272
July 20241

A total of 2115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 235.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 332 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025238
February 2025239
January 2025233
December 2024268
November 2024332
October 2024331
September 2024257
August 2024211
July 20246

A total of 820 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 91.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202599
February 202583
January 202582
December 2024100
November 2024106
October 2024114
September 202496
August 2024132
July 20248

A total of 489 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202551
February 202562
January 202561
December 202475
November 202465
October 202459
September 202454
August 202461
July 20241

A total of 1876 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 208.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 307 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025228
February 2025179
January 2025221
December 2024236
November 2024307
October 2024256
September 2024193
August 2024244
July 202412

A total of 3310 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 413.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 484 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025434
February 2025383
January 2025384
December 2024400
November 2024372
October 2024424
September 2024429
August 2024484

A total of 221 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202517
January 202521
December 202414
November 202433
October 202429
September 202463
August 202428

A total of 998 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 124.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025107
February 202593
January 2025123
December 2024154
November 2024127
October 2024146
September 2024135
August 2024113

High Crime Locations Kensington and Chelsea in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total99
Shoplifting75
Theft from the person15
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime3
Robbery3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting35
3. Colville Square (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting17
Theft from the person3
Other theft3
Drugs1
4. Old Manor Yard (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting8
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft3
Robbery1
Drugs1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting12
Vehicle crime3
Other theft3
Burglary3
6. Symons Street (Map)
Total21
Other theft9
Theft from the person6
Shoplifting6

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