Safety in Kensington and Chelsea

Kensington and Chelsea in London scores 40/100 (fair) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

25,768

Rate per 1,000

180.0

1-year trend

-1.5%

3-year trend

+1.1%

5-year trend

+1.8%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

372

Per 1,000 residents

2.6

Data last updated: 15 August 2026