Crime Rates in W8
Crime statistics for W8 from official Police UK data. See total crimes, category breakdown, and how W8 compares.
How safe is Kensington (W8)?
W8 covers Kensington, including Kensington Palace and Holland Park. The area is known for grand period homes, tree-lined streets, and proximity to Kensington High Street's shopping and dining.
Which types of crime are most reported in W8?
The checker above breaks W8 down by offence category — burglary, violence, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and the rest — so you can see which offences actually drive the total rather than judging the area on one headline number.
How do I check crime rates for a specific street in W8?
Enter a full W8 postcode into the checker above to see crimes recorded within about a mile over the last 12 months, taken directly from Police.uk.
W8 at a glance
Around 1,197 crimes were recorded near W8 (2026-07), most commonly anti social behaviour (277).
- Recorded crimes
- 1,197
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 277
- Violent Crime
- 251
- Other Theft
- 179
- Shoplifting
- 112
- Vehicle Crime
- 85
Approximate, for the W8 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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