Kensington crime statistics
288 recorded incidents in 2025
Total recorded criminal incidents fell 7.7% versus 2024 (312 incidents), across all 18 offence categories recorded since 2022.
≈ 399 incidents per 1,000 residents (2021 population 722).
2022
167
2023
304
2024
312
2025
288
Property offences
Unlawful entry (break-ins)
16
in 2025 · 5-yr avg 17
Motor vehicle theft
6
in 2025 · 5-yr avg 5
Other theft
143
in 2025 · 5-yr avg 133
Property damage
11
in 2025 · 5-yr avg 13
All offence categories
Recorded incidents in Kensington by BOCSAR offence category.
| Offence category | 2025 | 2024 | 5-yr avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry) | 143 | 150 | 133 |
| Traffic and Related Offences | 43 | 24 | 26 |
| Drug Offences | 20 | 44 | 27 |
| Unlawful Entry | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| Good Order Offences | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Other Property Damage | 10 | 17 | 12 |
| Fraud | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Handling Stolen Goods | 8 | 13 | 7 |
| Assault | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle | 6 | 4 | 5 |
| Weapons Act Offences | 6 | 13 | 7 |
| Trespassing and Vagrancy | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 | — | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |