Kensington and Chelsea Crime Rate & Safety 2026

Crime statistics and safety data for Kensington and Chelsea, London — updated from police.uk.

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136.1

Crimes per 1,000 residents

64/100

Safety score

+15%

vs London average

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Crime trend

Kensington and Chelsea's crime rate is 15% above the London average — ranked 29 of 33 London boroughs — Crime is RISING..

Top crime categories in Kensington and Chelsea

Violent crime3,204
Anti social behaviour2,611
Vehicle crime1,828
Theft from person1,308
Burglary1,051

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Crime varies significantly within Kensington and Chelsea

Borough averages can mask large differences between postcodes. A postcode near a busy high street may have crime rates 2–3× higher than a quiet residential street in the same borough. Check individual postcode crime reports above for street-level data.

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