Crime Rate in Knightsbridge & Belgravia: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knightsbridge & Belgravia

The total recorded crimes in Knightsbridge & Belgravia, Westminster, UK in May 2025 are around 374 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knightsbridge & Belgravia crime rate of 3.86 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 Knightsbridge & Belgravia, encompassing approximately 96,895 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Theft from the person: (83) incidents (2.47% increase)
  • Other theft: (74) incidents (32.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (24.44% increase)
Knightsbridge & Belgravia Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancelot Place with total crimes: 30
  • Police Station with total crimes: 22
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 21

How safe is Knightsbridge & Belgravia?

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

  • Relative to Westminster:

    • In 2024, Knightsbridge & Belgravia demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Westminster average, with 2813 crimes compared to 13172.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Knightsbridge & Belgravia witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Westminster.

    • In 2023, Knightsbridge & Belgravia had fewer crimes than the Westminster average, with 3,431 crimes compared to 20,560. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Knightsbridge & Belgravia witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Westminster.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Westminster, Knightsbridge & Belgravia has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Knightsbridge & Belgravia Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Knightsbridge & Belgravia has recorded 374 crimes with crime rate of 3.86 ranking 5th out of 17 in the Westminster, UK

In 2024, the total Knightsbridge & Belgravia crimes were 2,813. The crime rate of Knightsbridge & Belgravia in 2024 was 29.03 (year) or 2.42 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Westminster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Knightsbridge & Belgravia were around 3,431 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.41 (year) or 2.95 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Westminster.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Knightsbridge & Belgravia)CrimesRank (Knightsbridge & Belgravia)CrimesRank (Knightsbridge & Belgravia)
St James's10,122 294,079 2165,655 1
West End11,833 1109,811 1149,761 2
Marylebone1,564 312,577 319,709 3
Vincent Square395 42,652 54,493 4
Lancaster Gate259 82,056 74,035 5
Regent's Park266 71,878 83,975 6
Pimlico North298 62,093 63,098 8
Bayswater227 101,473 92,417 9
Hyde Park256 91,314 102,336 10
Church Street180 121,298 112,325 11
Maida Vale185 11777 141,335 15
Harrow Road128 13806 131,579 12
Westbourne116 14870 121,351 14
Queen's Park100 16742 151,398 13
Little Venice105 15709 161,122 16
Pimlico South97 17636 171,096 17
Abbey Road59 18506 18957 18

Knightsbridge & Belgravia Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (74 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (81 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (60 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (71 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (47 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 61 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (81 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 203 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 84 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (142 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (91 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (79 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (85 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (56 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 538 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202556
March 202547
February 202548
January 202546
December 202473
November 202443
October 202471
September 202447
August 202432
July 20241

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202518
March 202518
February 202515
January 202515
December 202417
November 202413
October 20248
September 202415
August 202420
May 20242

A total of 945 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 78.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 203 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202583
April 202581
March 202571
February 202561
January 202581
December 2024203
November 2024142
October 202479
September 202485
August 202456
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 426 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202555
March 202530
February 202539
January 202530
December 202435
November 202443
October 202453
September 202452
August 202444

A total of 180 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202522
March 202513
February 202513
January 202515
December 202425
November 202424
October 202415
September 202423
August 202411

A total of 378 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202528
March 202536
February 202563
January 202539
December 202454
November 202448
October 202443
September 202428
August 202421

A total of 611 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202545
March 202545
February 202538
January 202542
December 202484
November 202491
October 202493
September 202465
August 202451
July 20241

A total of 159 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202560
March 202512
February 20258
January 202518
December 20244
November 202411
October 202411
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 202517
February 202511
January 202514
December 202414
November 202413
October 202414
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 228 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202538
March 202531
February 202515
January 202522
December 202426
November 202417
October 202419
September 202422
August 202415

A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 202514
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 202411
October 202411
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20258
February 20259
January 202510
December 202412
November 20248
October 20249
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20243
September 20241

High Crime Locations Knightsbridge & Belgravia in May 2025

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

1. Lancelot Place (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting15
Other theft5
Theft from the person5
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total22
Other theft12
Theft from the person7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft5
Theft from the person5
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
4. Marble Arch (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Robbery3
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
5. Cumberland Gate (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
6. Exhibition Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
8. Raphael Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Robbery1
9. Grosvenor Crescent Mews (Map)
Total11
Theft from the person5
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Curzon Gate (Map)
Total10
Theft from the person6
Other theft3
Public order1

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