Crime Rate in Earl's Court: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Earl's Court

The total recorded crimes in Earl's Court, Kensington and Chelsea, UK in May 2025 are around 197 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Earl's Court crime rate of 1.48 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 Earl's Court, encompassing approximately 132,845 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (64) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
Earl's Court Crime Hotspots

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

  • Penywern Road with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Nevern Road with total crimes: 14

How safe is Earl's Court?

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

  • Relative to Kensington and Chelsea:

    • In 2024, Earl's Court reported a higher crime volume than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 1,258 crimes compared to 946. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Earl's Court witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

    • In 2023, Earl's Court experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 2,074 crimes compared to 1,608. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Earl's Court witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Earl's Court Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Earl's Court has recorded 197 crimes with crime rate of 1.48 ranking 2th out of 17 in the Kensington and Chelsea, UK

In 2024, the total Earl's Court crimes were 1,258. The crime rate of Earl's Court in 2024 was 9.47 (year) or 0.79 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Earl's Court were around 2,074 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.61 (year) or 1.30 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Earl's Court)CrimesRank (Earl's Court)CrimesRank (Earl's Court)
Royal Hospital292 11,782 13,179 1
Brompton & Hans Town197 31,583 22,945 2
Colville169 41,430 32,244 3
Campden133 81,000 72,125 4
Stanley160 61,106 51,871 6
Notting Dale167 5786 111,110 14
Courtfield103 121,059 61,444 9
Golborne109 10999 81,691 7
Holland138 7958 91,644 8
Pembridge119 9808 101,261 11
Queen's Gate107 11689 131,339 10
Redcliffe91 15679 141,190 12
Dalgarno82 16755 121,153 13
Chelsea Riverside103 13598 151,087 15
St. Helen's97 14562 161,004 16
Abingdon63 18497 17883 17
Norland68 17474 18703 18

Earl's Court Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (67 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 202513
December 202412
November 20249
October 202412
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
May 202410

A total of 505 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202560
March 202567
February 202547
January 202534
December 202449
November 202440
October 202446
September 202446
August 202452

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202516
March 202518
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 202410
October 202414
September 20242
August 202410
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 193 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202513
March 202517
February 202519
January 202518
December 202417
November 202422
October 202429
September 202419
August 202417
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202514
March 202522
February 202511
January 202513
December 202428
November 202414
October 202418
September 202411
August 20242

A total of 388 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202542
March 202531
February 202538
January 202528
December 202438
November 202442
October 202450
September 202436
August 202437
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 106 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 202513
February 202513
January 202512
December 202417
November 20247
October 202411
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20258
February 202511
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20258
February 20256
January 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 202411
August 20242

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 202412
October 202412
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Earl's Court in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Earl's Court postcode area is presented below.

1. Penywern Road (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting7
Robbery3
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Nevern Road (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Old Manor Yard (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Robbery2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Warwick Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Earl'S Court Gardens (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour11
7. Earl'S Court Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Spear Mews (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Longridge Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Theft from the person2
10. Kempsford Gardens (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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