Crime Rate in Golborne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Golborne

The total recorded crimes in Golborne, Kensington and Chelsea, UK in May 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Golborne crime rate of 1.26 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 Golborne, encompassing approximately 86,655 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-13.95% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-45.24% decrease)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Golborne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thorpe Close with total crimes: 12
  • West Row with total crimes: 8
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 7

How safe is Golborne?

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

  • Relative to Kensington and Chelsea:

    • In 2024, Golborne reported a higher crime volume than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 999 crimes compared to 946. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Golborne witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

    • In 2023, Golborne experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 1,691 crimes compared to 1,608. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Golborne witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Golborne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Golborne has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 1.26 ranking 10th out of 17 in the Kensington and Chelsea, UK

In 2024, the total Golborne crimes were 999. The crime rate of Golborne in 2024 was 11.53 (year) or 0.96 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Golborne were around 1,691 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.51 (year) or 1.63 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Golborne)CrimesRank (Golborne)CrimesRank (Golborne)
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
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

Golborne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order 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 340 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202543
March 202537
February 202521
January 202525
December 202426
November 202441
October 202438
September 202434
August 202438

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 348 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202542
March 202532
February 202521
January 202526
December 202435
November 202444
October 202430
September 202434
August 202460
July 20241

A total of 106 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 20248
October 20242
September 20249
August 202448

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 20258
February 20259
January 20255
December 202410
November 202411
October 202414
September 202413
August 202411

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20249
November 20248
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 202512
February 202510
January 20252
December 20249
November 20245
October 20248
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 202410
September 20245
August 202412
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 202512
February 20256
January 20253
December 20247
November 202410
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 95 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
November 202412
October 202410
September 202412
August 202435
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

High Crime Locations Golborne in May 2025

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

1. Thorpe Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. West Row (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Elkstone Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Wedlake Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Munro Mews (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Golborne Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
9. Adair Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person1
10. Hazlewood Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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