Crime Rate in Royal Hospital: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Royal Hospital

The total recorded crimes in Royal Hospital, Kensington and Chelsea, UK in July 2025 are around 267 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Royal Hospital crime rate of 2.40 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 Royal Hospital, encompassing approximately 111,054 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (54) incidents (-23.94% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (43) incidents (-20.37% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
Royal Hospital Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 39
  • Lincoln Street with total crimes: 18
  • Blacklands Terrace with total crimes: 18

How safe is Royal Hospital?

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

  • Relative to Kensington and Chelsea:

    • In 2024, Royal Hospital reported a higher crime volume than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 1,782 crimes compared to 946. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Royal Hospital witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

    • In 2023, Royal Hospital experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 3,179 crimes compared to 1,608. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Royal Hospital witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Royal Hospital Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Royal Hospital has recorded 267 crimes with crime rate of 2.40 ranking 1th out of 17 in the Kensington and Chelsea, UK

In 2024, the total Royal Hospital crimes were 1,782. The crime rate of Royal Hospital in 2024 was 16.05 (year) or 1.34 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Royal Hospital were around 3,179 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.63 (year) or 2.39 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Royal Hospital)CrimesRank (Royal Hospital)CrimesRank (Royal Hospital)
Brompton & Hans Town201 41,583 22,945 2
Notting Dale240 2786 111,110 14
Colville175 51,430 32,244 3
Earl's Court212 31,258 42,074 5
Campden135 91,000 72,125 4
Stanley166 61,106 51,871 6
Courtfield101 131,059 61,444 9
Golborne139 8999 81,691 7
Holland149 7958 91,644 8
Queen's Gate74 17689 131,339 10
Pembridge92 16808 101,261 11
Redcliffe123 10679 141,190 12
Chelsea Riverside112 11598 151,087 15
Dalgarno92 15755 121,153 13
St. Helen's104 12562 161,004 16
Norland96 14474 18703 18
Abingdon74 18497 17883 17

Royal Hospital Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (71 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (81 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (49 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (91 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (65 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (38 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 100 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (84 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

In October 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (38 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (76 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202527
May 202528
April 202534
March 202516
February 202524
January 202525
December 202420
November 202419
October 202418
September 202410
August 202422

A total of 307 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202523
May 202527
April 202526
March 202519
February 202517
January 202518
December 202443
November 202424
October 202437
September 202425
August 202423

A total of 598 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202554
May 202553
April 202549
March 202565
February 202546
January 202538
December 202457
November 202484
October 202451
September 202438
August 202420

A total of 127 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 20255
April 20258
March 202510
February 20258
January 202523
December 202410
November 202410
October 20247
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 371 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202550
May 202542
April 202521
March 202544
February 202521
January 202531
December 202418
November 202453
October 202431
September 202420
August 202410

A total of 286 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202525
May 202523
April 202513
March 202526
February 202527
January 202536
December 202425
November 202426
October 202429
September 202421
August 202415

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 202513
April 202513
March 20254
February 202510
January 20253
December 202410
November 20249
October 20244
September 20245
August 202412

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20253
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 202415
November 20248
October 20244
September 20249
August 202416

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 840 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202571
May 202581
April 202564
March 202591
February 202580
January 202536
December 2024100
November 202482
October 202440
September 202465
August 202476

A total of 93 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202512
May 202511
April 20256
March 20255
February 202510
January 20255
December 202410
November 20249
October 20248
September 202413

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
August 20242

High Crime Locations Royal Hospital in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total39
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour9
Theft from the person9
Other theft6
2. Lincoln Street (Map)
Total18
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime3
3. Blacklands Terrace (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
Public order3
4. Culford Gardens (Map)
Total15
Theft from the person9
Burglary3
Shoplifting3
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Theft from the person4
Public order1
6. Draycott Place (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
7. Symons Street (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Other theft3
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Theft from the person5
Other theft4
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
9. Wilbraham Place (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person6
Shoplifting3
10. A3217 (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1

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