Based on April 2026 Police data, Kensington (W8) recorded the lowest crime rate in Kensington, with 993 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Kensington (W11) recorded 1,501 crimes in the same period — 1.5x more than Kensington. All 7 areas analysed in Kensington exceeded 150 crimes per month, suggesting a higher-than-average crime environment overall. Even in the safest area, anti-social behaviour is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Kensington (W8) is the safest area in Kensington, recording 993 crimes — 18% fewer than the average across the 7 areas analysed. Anti-social behaviour was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Kensington (W11) recorded the most crime in Kensington in April 2026, with 1,501 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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