Crime Rate in Chelsea Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chelsea Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Chelsea Riverside, Kensington and Chelsea, UK in May 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chelsea Riverside crime rate of 0.84 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 Chelsea Riverside, encompassing approximately 122,172 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-31.03% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
Chelsea Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Danvers Street with total crimes: 6
  • King'S Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Chelsea Riverside?

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

  • Relative to Kensington and Chelsea:

    • In 2024, Chelsea Riverside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 598 crimes compared to 946.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chelsea Riverside recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

    • In 2023, Chelsea Riverside had fewer crimes than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 1,087 crimes compared to 1,608. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chelsea Riverside recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chelsea Riverside Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chelsea Riverside has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 0.84 ranking 13th out of 17 in the Kensington and Chelsea, UK

In 2024, the total Chelsea Riverside crimes were 598. The crime rate of Chelsea Riverside in 2024 was 4.89 (year) or 0.41 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chelsea Riverside were around 1,087 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.90 (year) or 0.74 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chelsea Riverside)CrimesRank (Chelsea Riverside)CrimesRank (Chelsea Riverside)
Royal Hospital292 11,782 13,179 1
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
St. Helen's97 14562 161,004 16
Abingdon63 18497 17883 17
Norland68 17474 18703 18

Chelsea Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (25 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202512
March 202519
February 202522
January 202525
December 202415
November 202422
October 202419
September 202422
August 202426

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20257
January 20259
December 20247
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202517
March 202513
February 202518
January 202517
December 202418
November 202412
October 20248
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202529
March 202526
February 202514
January 202510
December 202422
November 202428
October 202428
September 202421
August 202411

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
February 20251
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 202510
December 20244
November 20249
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Chelsea Riverside in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Danvers Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
3. King'S Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
Theft from the person1
4. Blantyre Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Ann Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Upcerne Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
7. Bramerton Street (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Thorndike Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Glebe Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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