Crime Rate in St. Helen's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St. Helen's

The total recorded crimes in St. Helen's, Kensington and Chelsea, UK in July 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St. Helen's crime rate of 2.31 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 St. Helen's, encompassing approximately 45,083 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
St. Helen's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ladbroke Grove with total crimes: 23
  • Malton Mews with total crimes: 12
  • B450 with total crimes: 9

How safe is St. Helen's?

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

  • Relative to Kensington and Chelsea:

    • In 2024, St. Helen's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 562 crimes compared to 946.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St. Helen's recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

    • In 2023, St. Helen's had fewer crimes than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 1,004 crimes compared to 1,608. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St. Helen's recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St. Helen's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St. Helen's has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 2.31 ranking 12th out of 17 in the Kensington and Chelsea, UK

In 2024, the total St. Helen's crimes were 562. The crime rate of St. Helen's in 2024 was 12.47 (year) or 1.04 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

In 2023, the total crimes in St. Helen's were around 1,004 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.27 (year) or 1.86 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St. Helen's)CrimesRank (St. Helen's)CrimesRank (St. Helen's)
Royal Hospital267 11,782 13,179 1
Brompton & Hans Town201 41,583 22,945 2
Notting Dale240 2786 111,110 14
Colville175 51,430 32,244 3
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
Norland96 14474 18703 18
Abingdon74 18497 17883 17

St. Helen's 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 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences 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 (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20249
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202526
May 202512
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202525
May 202523
April 202519
March 202521
February 202534
January 202517
December 202419
November 202422
October 202417
September 202421
August 202431

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20258
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 237 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202520
May 202532
April 202515
March 202532
February 202516
January 202518
December 20248
November 202414
October 202417
September 202419
August 202425

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20243
November 20244
October 202411
September 20244
August 202424

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
August 20245

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations St. Helen's in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St. Helen's postcode area is presented below.

1. Ladbroke Grove (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting8
Robbery6
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Malton Mews (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. B450 (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Balliol Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Calderon Place (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Helens Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wesley Square (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Bassett Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. B412 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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