WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Royal Hospital, Kensington and Chelsea

Comprehensive safety analysis for Royal Hospital, localized within Kensington and Chelsea.

Total Crimes

116
trending_down -13.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

116.14per 1k
trending_down -3.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

8,413

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Safety Heatmap

Crime Categories

Shoplifting31
Other Theft15
Violence & Sexual Offences14
Anti-social Behaviour14
Theft from Person13
Vehicle Crime10
Public Order7
Criminal Damage & Arson4
Robbery3
Other Crime2
Burglary1
Drug Offences1
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 20Robbery: 1Public order: 1
22
On or near Shopping Area Map
Other theft: 7Theft from the person: 2
9
On or near Chelsea Bridge Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5Other crime: 1
6
On or near Holbein Place Map
Robbery: 2Theft from the person: 2
4
On or near Culford Gardens Map
Shoplifting: 4
4
On or near Holbein Mews Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Sloane Square Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Embankment Gardens Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Theft from the person: 1
3
On or near Chelsea Manor Street Map
Other theft: 2Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Flood Walk Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2

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Safety comparison within Kensington and Chelsea district.

Local Rank

#11safest in Kensington and Chelsea

National Safety

Top 11%Riskiest

City Average

124.67per 1k

Local Policing

Knightsbridge and Belgravia

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Local Priorities

S - Robbery of Personal Property in the areas of Knightsbridge across both boroughs around Brompton Road.
M- Ongoing high viz patrols by DWOs to deter as well as specific covert patrols by specialist units to target offenders. In addition crime prevention work with residents and visitors conducted by officers in person and on social media.
A - This is a long term issue that used to be completed with mopeds but now have moved to e-bikes.
R - This is an issue across many affluent areas of London due to high value watches and jewellery
T - This is an ongoing issue that DWOs are working to address

Issued: 3 Jun 2026

Status Update

To patrol Brompton Road focusing on high footfall, Hyde Park Corner and South Carriage Drive

Actioned: 3 Jun 2026

Residential Burglary.
S -Residential burglaries in the area of Belgravia.
M - Targeted patrols in the area of Lower Belgravia and the Eaton's SW1. Stop and Search to be used where grounds exist.
A - Long term issue where both proactive and reactive tactics are used to address
R - Occurs across the ward but particularly in Belgravia. Burglary is an issue which causes significant community concern
T - Ongoing work to address this issue

Issued: 3 Jun 2026

Status Update

To conducted targeted patrols in the area and provide crime prevention advice at surgeries.

Actioned: 3 Jun 2026

Theft from Motor Vehicle.
S-We have seen an increase in thefts from motor vehicles across Knightsbridge & Belgravia with Prince Consort Road, Kensington Gore and surrounding roads being our main concerns.
M- Review CAD’s, overnight Connect crime reports to monitor figures.
A The aim to reduce thefts from motor vehicles within the areas listed above.
R- Plain clothed and HI VOZ patrols at key times as gathered via intelligence.
T- To monitor daily and update at our three month ward meeting any results.

Issued: 3 Jun 2026

Status Update

To deliver vehicle crime leaflets to residents in specific area. Patrols in uniform and plain clothes targeting offenders.

Actioned: 3 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUN29

Bike Marking Event

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3:30 PM — 5:30 PM

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The Serpentine, London

JUL8

Drop-in Surgery

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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SW1W 9TR, Buckingham Palace Road London

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