Crime Statistics for Kensington and Chelsea
How safe is Kensington and Chelsea?
The total crime offences in the 12 months to June 2025 was 22,269. Kensington and Chelsea's crime safety rating is Very Bad with 154.1 crimes per 1,000 people compared to the national figures of 67 crime offences in England and 73 in Wales.
| Offence Type | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
Theft offences | 12,759 | 57.3% |
Violence against the person | 4,558 | 20.5% |
Public order offences | 1,200 | 5.4% |
Criminal damage and arson | 1,091 | 4.9% |
Drug offences | 963 | 4.3% |
Robbery | 731 | 3.3% |
Sexual offences | 654 | 2.9% |
Miscellaneous crimes against society | 178 | 0.8% |
Possession of weapons offences | 135 | 0.6% |
| Total | 22,269 | 100% |
Source: ONS Centre for Crime and Justice – Police recorded crime figures by Police Force Area and Community Safety Partnership areas.
Theft offences distribution
Violence against the person