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Crime in Kensal Town

Kensal Town had 2,111 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 176.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 18 Westminster areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 43% below the middle Westminster area. Crime was up 13% on the three months before.

W10, Westminster · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Kensal Town

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176.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 18Westminster rank1st is the highest rate
+13%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common531 in 3 months

Month by month

596 Mar 600 Apr 665 May 662 Jun 606 Jul 843 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Kensal Town. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence53125%
anti-social behaviour49724%
drugs24312%
shoplifting22411%
theft1407%
public order1045%
vehicle crime965%
burglary894%

Kensal Town against Westminster

TypeKensal Town per 1,000Middle Westminster areaChange
Violence44.560.5▲ 28%
Burglary7.513.4▼ 7%
Vehicle crime811.3▼ 1%
Anti-social behaviour41.665.6▼ 1%
Theft and robbery22.495.8▲ 28%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
North Kensington264.1▲ 34%
Westbourne223.4▲ 26%
Kensal Town176.8▲ 13%
Maida Hill150.6▼ 2%
Queen's Park146.1▼ 6%
Maida Vale125.3▲ 2%
Brondesbury Park83▼ 2%
See every Westminster area ranked on the crime in Westminster page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Kensal Town a safe area?

Kensal Town had about 176.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 18 Westminster areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kensal Town?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (531), followed by anti-social behaviour (497) and drugs (243).