Crime Rate in Stanley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stanley

The total recorded crimes in Stanley, Kensington and Chelsea, UK in May 2025 are around 160 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stanley crime rate of 0.92 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 Stanley, encompassing approximately 174,000 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Vehicle crime: (34) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (73.68% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (40.91% increase)
Stanley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 15
  • Drayton Gardens with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

How safe is Stanley?

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

  • Relative to Kensington and Chelsea:

    • In 2024, Stanley reported a higher crime volume than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 1,106 crimes compared to 946. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stanley witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

    • In 2023, Stanley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 1,871 crimes compared to 1,608. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stanley witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stanley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stanley has recorded 160 crimes with crime rate of 0.20 ranking 6th out of 17 in the Kensington and Chelsea, UK

In 2024, the total Stanley crimes were 1,106. The crime rate of Stanley in 2024 was 6.36 (year) or 0.53 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stanley were around 1,871 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.75 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stanley)CrimesRank (Stanley)CrimesRank (Stanley)
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
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
Chelsea Riverside103 13598 151,087 15
St. Helen's97 14562 161,004 16
Abingdon63 18497 17883 17
Norland68 17474 18703 18

Stanley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (25 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (26 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202519
March 202511
February 202514
January 202517
December 202430
November 202424
October 202425
September 202426
August 202424

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20257
February 20252
January 202510
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20254
March 20252
February 20257
January 20252
December 20243
November 20249
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 234 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202524
March 202522
February 202528
January 202529
December 202424
November 202425
October 202421
September 202419
August 20248

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202522
March 202531
February 202514
January 202518
December 202424
November 202422
October 202430
September 202419
August 202423

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202519
March 202529
February 202529
January 202543
December 202437
November 202423
October 202434
September 202439
August 202430

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 202511
December 20249
November 20248
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241

A total of 165 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202522
March 202519
February 202513
January 202522
December 202420
November 202414
October 202421
September 202417
August 202410

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20256
February 20258
January 20258
December 202411
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20242

High Crime Locations Stanley in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
2. Drayton Gardens (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting6
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Pelham Street (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Lamont Road Passage (Map)
Total7
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Elm Park Gardens (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. A3217 (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Theft from the person2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
9. Beaufort Street (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime4
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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