Is SW5 Safe?
Kensington and Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea
Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk
Overall safety rating
Above average crime
SW5 has 163% more burglaries per 1,000 residents than the UK average.
Burglaries (12 months)
202
8.85 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
3,549
155.6 per 1,000 residents
Monthly burglary trend
2025-04 to 2026-03
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Property types in SW5
Source: Census 2021 · 11,438 households
Detached 1%Semi-detached 2%Terraced 6%Flats 92%
Neighbourhood crime detail
SW5 sits within Earl's Court. For a detailed breakdown of crime by type and month, see the full neighbourhood report.
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Start Free Security CheckCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.