Crime Rate in St. Helen's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St. Helen's

The total recorded crimes in St. Helen's, Kensington and Chelsea, UK in March 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St. Helen's crime rate of 1.80 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 St. Helen's, encompassing approximately 45,083 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-38.24% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
St. Helen's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wesley Square with total crimes: 19
  • B450 with total crimes: 10
  • Ladbroke Grove with total crimes: 8

How safe is St. Helen's?

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

  • Relative to Kensington and Chelsea:

    • In 2024, St. Helen's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 562 crimes compared to 946.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St. Helen's recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, St. Helen's had fewer crimes than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 1,004 crimes compared to 1,608. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St. Helen's recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Kensington and Chelsea, St. Helen's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St. Helen's Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the St. Helen's has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 1.80 ranking 16th out of 17 in the Kensington and Chelsea, UK

In 2024, the total St. Helen's crimes were 562. The crime rate of St. Helen's in 2024 was 12.47 (year) or 1.04 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

In 2023, the total crimes in St. Helen's were around 1,004 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.27 (year) or 1.86 (month) ranking 16 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
Colville188 41,430 32,244 3
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
Abingdon68 17497 17883 17
Norland63 18474 18703 18

St. Helen's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20249
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202534
January 202517
December 202419
November 202422
October 202417
September 202421
August 202431
July 20241
April 202416

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20243
November 20244
October 202411
September 20244
August 202424

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243
April 20246

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202516
January 202518
December 20248
November 202414
October 202417
September 202419
August 202425
April 202413

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
April 202412

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
August 20245
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
April 20244

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241

High Crime Locations St. Helen's in March 2025

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

1. Wesley Square (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. B450 (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ladbroke Grove (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Silchester Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. Bassett Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Balliol Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Calderon Place (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. B412 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
9. St Quintin Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Marks Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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