Crime Rate in Stanley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stanley

The total recorded crimes in Stanley, Kensington and Chelsea, UK in July 2025 are around 166 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stanley crime rate of 0.95 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 Stanley, encompassing approximately 174,000 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-11.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
Stanley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 21
  • Pelham Street with total crimes: 11
  • Drayton Gardens with total crimes: 9

How safe is Stanley?

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

  • Relative to Kensington and Chelsea:

    • In 2024, Stanley reported a higher crime volume than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 1,106 crimes compared to 946. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stanley witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

    • In 2023, Stanley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 1,871 crimes compared to 1,608. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stanley witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stanley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Stanley has recorded 166 crimes with crime rate of 0.26 ranking 6th out of 17 in the Kensington and Chelsea, UK

In 2024, the total Stanley crimes were 1,106. The crime rate of Stanley in 2024 was 6.36 (year) or 0.53 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stanley were around 1,871 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.75 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stanley)CrimesRank (Stanley)CrimesRank (Stanley)
Royal Hospital267 11,782 13,179 1
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
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

Stanley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (25 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 249 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202525
May 202520
April 202519
March 202511
February 202514
January 202517
December 202430
November 202424
October 202425
September 202426
August 202424

A total of 201 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202521
May 20257
April 202522
March 202519
February 202513
January 202522
December 202420
November 202414
October 202421
September 202417
August 202410

A total of 280 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202524
May 202534
April 202524
March 202522
February 202528
January 202529
December 202424
November 202425
October 202421
September 202419
August 20248

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 202515
April 20254
March 20252
February 20257
January 20252
December 20243
November 20249
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 399 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202544
May 202533
April 202519
March 202529
February 202529
January 202543
December 202437
November 202423
October 202434
September 202439
August 202430

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 20258
January 20258
December 202411
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 288 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202527
May 202531
April 202522
March 202531
February 202514
January 202518
December 202424
November 202422
October 202430
September 202419
August 202423

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20254
April 202510
March 20257
February 20252
January 202510
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20258
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 202511
December 20249
November 20248
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

High Crime Locations Stanley in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Pelham Street (Map)
Total11
Other theft5
Theft from the person4
Vehicle crime2
3. Drayton Gardens (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person3
Public order2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Elm Park Gardens (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Finborough Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ixworth Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
8. Pond Place (Map)
Total5
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sydney Street (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Beaufort Street (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1

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