Crime Rate in Pembridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pembridge

The total recorded crimes in Pembridge, Kensington and Chelsea, UK in May 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pembridge crime rate of 1.61 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 Pembridge, encompassing approximately 73,924 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (68.42% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
Pembridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bulmer Mews with total crimes: 17
  • Ledbury Mews North with total crimes: 8
  • Victoria Mews with total crimes: 7

How safe is Pembridge?

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

  • Relative to Kensington and Chelsea:

    • In 2024, Pembridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 808 crimes compared to 946.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pembridge recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

    • In 2023, Pembridge had fewer crimes than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 1,261 crimes compared to 1,608. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pembridge recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pembridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pembridge has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 1.61 ranking 9th out of 17 in the Kensington and Chelsea, UK

In 2024, the total Pembridge crimes were 808. The crime rate of Pembridge in 2024 was 10.93 (year) or 0.91 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pembridge were around 1,261 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.06 (year) or 1.42 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pembridge)CrimesRank (Pembridge)CrimesRank (Pembridge)
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
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

Pembridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 230 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202519
March 202530
February 202521
January 202524
December 202419
November 202418
October 202436
September 202420
August 202411

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20255
February 202513
January 20259
December 20248
November 20244
October 202411
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202517
March 202515
February 202517
January 202524
December 202414
November 20249
October 202416
September 202413
August 202421

A total of 136 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20256
March 202511
February 20256
January 20258
December 202417
November 202415
October 202421
September 202422
August 202414

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20258
March 202513
February 202515
January 20253
December 202411
November 202413
October 202412
September 202415
August 202424

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 202418

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 109 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 202513
February 20256
January 202512
December 202410
November 20246
October 202413
September 20247
August 202430

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247

High Crime Locations Pembridge in May 2025

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

1. Bulmer Mews (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting12
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Ledbury Mews North (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
3. Victoria Mews (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Pembridge Square (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
5. Horbury Crescent (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Victoria Grove Mews (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
7. Linden Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Notting Hill Gate (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Westbourne Grove (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
10. Portobello Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1

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