Crime Rate in Colville: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colville

The total recorded crimes in Colville, Kensington and Chelsea, UK in March 2025 are around 188 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colville crime rate of 1.61 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 Colville, encompassing approximately 116,884 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (41.94% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)
Colville Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colville Square with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Dunworth Mews with total crimes: 13

How safe is Colville?

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

  • Relative to Kensington and Chelsea:

    • In 2024, Colville reported a higher crime volume than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 1,430 crimes compared to 946. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Colville witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Colville experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 2,244 crimes compared to 1,608. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Colville witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Kensington and Chelsea, Colville has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Colville Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Colville has recorded 188 crimes with crime rate of 1.61 ranking 4th out of 17 in the Kensington and Chelsea, UK

In 2024, the total Colville crimes were 1,430. The crime rate of Colville in 2024 was 12.23 (year) or 1.02 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Colville were around 2,244 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.20 (year) or 1.60 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kensington and Chelsea)CrimesRank (Kensington and Chelsea)CrimesRank (Kensington and Chelsea)
Royal Hospital288 11,782 13,179 1
Brompton & Hans Town205 21,583 22,945 2
Earl's Court196 31,258 42,074 5
Campden115 91,000 72,125 4
Stanley143 61,106 51,871 6
Holland150 5958 91,644 8
Courtfield106 101,059 61,444 9
Golborne136 7999 81,691 7
Notting Dale122 8786 111,110 14
Queen's Gate84 15689 131,339 10
Pembridge100 12808 101,261 11
Dalgarno103 11755 121,153 13
Redcliffe91 14679 141,190 12
Chelsea Riverside92 13598 151,087 15
St. Helen's81 16562 161,004 16
Abingdon68 17497 17883 17
Norland63 18474 18703 18

Colville Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 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 (32 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (113 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (74 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202530
January 202515
December 202429
November 202439
October 202427
September 202435
August 202474
April 202431

A total of 315 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202531
January 202526
December 202427
November 202433
October 202429
September 202440
August 202455
April 202430

A total of 202 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202525
January 202511
December 202418
November 202425
October 202421
September 202426
August 202427
April 202424

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20259
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 186 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202526
January 202521
December 202420
November 202414
October 202430
September 202425
August 20249
April 202413

A total of 204 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202525
January 202515
December 202410
November 202419
October 202426
September 202420
August 202441
April 202421

A total of 147 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20248
October 20246
September 20243
August 2024113
April 20244

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20245
November 202411
October 20247
September 20248
August 202417
April 202414

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20253
December 202413
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247
August 20247
April 202413

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 202411
October 202415
September 20249
August 20247
April 20246

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 202411
April 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241
August 202413
April 20241

High Crime Locations Colville in March 2025

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

1. Colville Square (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting17
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Theft from the person7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Dunworth Mews (Map)
Total13
Theft from the person4
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Westbourne Park Road (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person5
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Other theft4
Shoplifting4
Drugs1
Robbery1
6. Colville Houses (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Tavistock Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Powis Terrace (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
9. Denbigh Terrace (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
10. Kensington Park Mews (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1

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