Crime Rate in Brompton & Hans Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brompton & Hans Town

The total recorded crimes in Brompton & Hans Town, Kensington and Chelsea, UK in May 2025 are around 197 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brompton & Hans Town crime rate of 1.35 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 Brompton & Hans Town, encompassing approximately 146,056 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other theft: (36) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (31) incidents (-8.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
Brompton & Hans Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brompton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Basil Street with total crimes: 9
  • Pont Street Mews with total crimes: 8

How safe is Brompton & Hans Town?

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

  • Relative to Kensington and Chelsea:

    • In 2024, Brompton & Hans Town reported a higher crime volume than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 1,583 crimes compared to 946. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brompton & Hans Town witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

    • In 2023, Brompton & Hans Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 2,945 crimes compared to 1,608. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brompton & Hans Town witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brompton & Hans Town Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Brompton & Hans Town has recorded 197 crimes with crime rate of 1.35 ranking 3th out of 17 in the Kensington and Chelsea, UK

In 2024, the total Brompton & Hans Town crimes were 1,583. The crime rate of Brompton & Hans Town in 2024 was 10.84 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brompton & Hans Town were around 2,945 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.16 (year) or 1.68 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brompton & Hans Town)CrimesRank (Brompton & Hans Town)CrimesRank (Brompton & Hans Town)
Royal Hospital292 11,782 13,179 1
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

Brompton & Hans Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (47 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (40 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (47 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In October 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft 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, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 274 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202534
March 202522
February 202522
January 202532
December 202429
November 202424
October 202432
September 202422
August 202427

A total of 352 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202530
March 202536
February 202534
January 202536
December 202441
November 202442
October 202441
September 202424
August 202431
July 20241

A total of 366 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202557
March 202532
February 202528
January 202537
December 202442
November 202444
October 202444
September 202422
August 202427
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202538
March 202522
February 202518
January 202522
December 202429
November 202435
October 202418
September 202423
August 202428

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20256
February 202510
January 20258
December 202414
November 202411
October 202410
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 393 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202534
March 202547
February 202562
January 202540
December 202450
November 202447
October 202437
September 202427
August 202418

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202511
February 20259
January 202510
December 202412
November 20248
October 202416
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 202415
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249
May 20241

A total of 180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202528
March 202516
February 202520
January 202516
December 202421
November 202414
October 202416
September 202420
August 202417

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20254
February 202510
January 202511
December 20248
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Brompton & Hans Town in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Brompton & Hans Town postcode area is presented below.

1. Brompton Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Basil Street (Map)
Total9
Other theft4
Theft from the person3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Pont Street Mews (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime2
Robbery1
4. Exhibition Road (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Glendower Place (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Public order2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. William Street (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Herbert Crescent (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
8. Cromwell Mews (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person3
Public order1
Robbery1
9. Cromwell Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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