Crime Rate in Colville: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colville

The total recorded crimes in Colville, Kensington and Chelsea, UK in July 2025 are around 175 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colville crime rate of 1.50 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 Colville, encompassing approximately 116,884 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (37.93% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-2.78% decrease)
  • Other theft: (31) incidents (93.75% increase)
Colville Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dunworth Mews with total crimes: 15
  • Kensington Park Mews with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12

How safe is Colville?

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

  • Relative to Kensington and Chelsea:

    • In 2024, Colville reported a higher crime volume than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 1,430 crimes compared to 946. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Colville witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

    • In 2023, Colville experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 2,244 crimes compared to 1,608. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Colville witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Colville Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Colville has recorded 175 crimes with crime rate of 1.50 ranking 5th out of 17 in the Kensington and Chelsea, UK

In 2024, the total Colville crimes were 1,430. The crime rate of Colville in 2024 was 12.23 (year) or 1.02 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Colville were around 2,244 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.20 (year) or 1.60 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Colville)CrimesRank (Colville)CrimesRank (Colville)
Royal Hospital267 11,782 13,179 1
Brompton & Hans Town201 41,583 22,945 2
Notting Dale240 2786 111,110 14
Earl's Court212 31,258 42,074 5
Campden135 91,000 72,125 4
Stanley166 61,106 51,871 6
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

Colville 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 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (113 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (74 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 419 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202536
May 202536
April 202527
March 202544
February 202531
January 202526
December 202427
November 202433
October 202429
September 202440
August 202455

A total of 266 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202516
May 202527
April 202514
March 202525
February 202525
January 202511
December 202418
November 202425
October 202421
September 202426
August 202427

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 202510
April 20255
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20245
November 202411
October 20247
September 20248
August 202417

A total of 418 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202529
May 202528
April 202540
March 202532
February 202530
January 202515
December 202429
November 202439
October 202427
September 202435
August 202474

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 202411
October 202415
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 169 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 202512
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20248
October 20246
September 20243
August 2024113

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 202411

A total of 228 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 202514
April 202514
March 202527
February 202525
January 202515
December 202410
November 202419
October 202426
September 202420
August 202441

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20259
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20247
August 20247

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

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202516
May 202516
April 202524
March 202528
February 202526
January 202521
December 202420
November 202414
October 202430
September 202425
August 20249

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202514
May 202512
April 202515
March 20259
February 20255
January 20253
December 202413
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 202413

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242

High Crime Locations Colville in July 2025

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

1. Dunworth Mews (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
2. Kensington Park Mews (Map)
Total14
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Colville Square (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. St Lukes Mews (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Vernon Yard (Map)
Total8
Other theft5
Shoplifting3
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Other crime1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Colville Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Colville Mews (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ladbroke Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Shoplifting1

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