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 May 2025 are around 292 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Royal Hospital crime rate of 2.63 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (81) incidents (26.56% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (53) incidents (8.16% increase)
  • Other theft: (42) incidents (100.00% increase)
Royal Hospital Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 69
  • Lincoln Street with total crimes: 27
  • Symons Street with total crimes: 21

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 May 2025 the Royal Hospital has recorded 292 crimes with crime rate of 2.63 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Royal Hospital)CrimesRank (Royal Hospital)CrimesRank (Royal Hospital)
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
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

Royal Hospital Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Robbery was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20255
February 202510
January 20255
December 202410
November 20249
October 20248
September 202413
July 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 292 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202521
March 202544
February 202521
January 202531
December 202418
November 202453
October 202431
September 202420
August 202410
July 20241

A total of 715 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 100 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 241 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 503 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202549
March 202565
February 202546
January 202538
December 202457
November 202484
October 202451
September 202438
August 202420
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Royal Hospital in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total69
Shoplifting30
Theft from the person12
Other theft9
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Lincoln Street (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting9
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
Other theft3
3. Symons Street (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting9
Other theft6
Theft from the person6
4. Blacklands Terrace (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Other theft3
Public order3
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Theft from the person6
Other theft3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
6. Culford Gardens (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
7. Sloane Square (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
8. Cadogan Gardens (Map)
Total9
Robbery3
Theft from the person3
Vehicle crime3
9. Sloane Gardens (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Robbery2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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