Crime Rate in Notting Dale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Notting Dale

The total recorded crimes in Notting Dale, Kensington and Chelsea, UK in May 2025 are around 167 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Notting Dale crime rate of 1.67 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 Notting Dale, encompassing approximately 100,169 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (75) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-21.21% decrease)
Notting Dale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 77
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 10
  • Runcorn Place with total crimes: 7

How safe is Notting Dale?

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

  • Relative to Kensington and Chelsea:

    • In 2024, Notting Dale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 786 crimes compared to 946.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Notting Dale recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

    • In 2023, Notting Dale had fewer crimes than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 1,110 crimes compared to 1,608. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Notting Dale recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Kensington and Chelsea, Notting Dale has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Notting Dale Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Notting Dale has recorded 167 crimes with crime rate of 1.67 ranking 5th out of 17 in the Kensington and Chelsea, UK

In 2024, the total Notting Dale crimes were 786. The crime rate of Notting Dale in 2024 was 7.85 (year) or 0.65 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Notting Dale were around 1,110 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.08 (year) or 0.92 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Notting Dale)CrimesRank (Notting Dale)CrimesRank (Notting Dale)
Royal Hospital292 11,782 13,179 1
Brompton & Hans Town197 31,583 22,945 2
Earl's Court197 21,258 42,074 5
Colville169 41,430 32,244 3
Campden133 81,000 72,125 4
Stanley160 61,106 51,871 6
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

Notting Dale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (36 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (65 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202533
March 202530
February 202539
January 202527
December 202417
November 202425
October 202422
September 202434
August 202425

A total of 233 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202535
March 202516
February 202524
January 202520
December 202425
November 202420
October 202422
September 202420
August 202423

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20258
February 20255
January 20257
December 202413
November 20245
October 20249
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 20243
October 20249
September 20244
August 20247
May 20241

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20257
February 20257
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 202411
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20249
November 20248
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 401 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202540
March 202536
February 202530
January 202565
December 202440
November 202434
October 202463
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Notting Dale in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total77
Shoplifting75
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Robbery1
3. Runcorn Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
4. Bramley Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
5. Penzance Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ladbroke Crescent (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
8. Shalfleet Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cowling Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
10. Penzance Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Vehicle crime2

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