Crime in Knightsbridge & Belgravia: statistics, rates and trends
4,173 crimes were recorded in Knightsbridge & Belgravia in the 12 months to July 2026, 350.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Knightsbridge & Belgravia at a glance
- Crime trends in Knightsbridge & Belgravia
- Types of crime in Knightsbridge & Belgravia
- Knightsbridge & Belgravia compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Knightsbridge & Belgravia
- What happened after crimes were reported in Knightsbridge & Belgravia
- Population and deprivation in Knightsbridge & Belgravia
- Questions about crime in Knightsbridge & Belgravia
- About this data
4,173 crimes were recorded in Knightsbridge & Belgravia in the 12 months to July 2026, 350.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 782 reports (19% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Knightsbridge & Belgravia has the 43rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Knightsbridge & Belgravia | Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 4,173 | 87,349 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 350.5 | 416.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 11,905 | 209,996 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Knightsbridge & Belgravia was highest in the year to July 2025 (4,814 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,666). Over the whole period it rose 48%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 4,173 | 350.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,814 | 404.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,633 | 389.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,303 | 361.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,152 | 264.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,666 | 223.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,277 | 275.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,453 | 290.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,820 | 236.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 374 |
| June 2026 | 312 |
| May 2026 | 334 |
| April 2026 | 404 |
| March 2026 | 266 |
| February 2026 | 273 |
| January 2026 | 351 |
| December 2025 | 457 |
| November 2025 | 349 |
| October 2025 | 305 |
| September 2025 | 343 |
| August 2025 | 405 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Knightsbridge & Belgravia over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, theft from the person, other theft.
The largest increases were in other crime (+65%) and drugs (+54%). The largest falls were in robbery (-44%) and vehicle crime (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 782 | 65.7 | 1.92 | +1% |
| Theft from the person | 726 | 61.0 | 36.10 | -36% |
| Other theft | 600 | 50.4 | 7.88 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 472 | 39.6 | 2.58 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 328 | 27.6 | 3.33 | +15% |
| Drugs | 275 | 23.1 | 7.07 | +54% |
| Vehicle crime | 265 | 22.3 | 4.52 | -39% |
| Public order | 233 | 19.6 | 2.95 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 134 | 11.3 | 1.66 | -18% |
| Robbery | 118 | 9.9 | 7.34 | -44% |
| Burglary | 102 | 8.6 | 2.42 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 76 | 6.4 | 7.76 | -16% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.8 | 1.31 | +65% |
| Possession of weapons | 29 | 2.4 | 2.51 | +262% |
Violence and sexual offences in Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Knightsbridge & Belgravia recorded 782 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (65.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 18.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Knightsbridge & Belgravia recorded 726 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (61.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 17.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Knightsbridge & Belgravia recorded 600 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Knightsbridge & Belgravia recorded 472 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Knightsbridge & Belgravia recorded 328 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Knightsbridge & Belgravia recorded 275 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Knightsbridge & Belgravia recorded 265 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Knightsbridge & Belgravia recorded 233 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Knightsbridge & Belgravia recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Knightsbridge & Belgravia recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Knightsbridge & Belgravia recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Knightsbridge & Belgravia recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Knightsbridge & Belgravia recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Knightsbridge & Belgravia recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 262% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Knightsbridge & Belgravia, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Knightsbridge & Belgravia.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Knightsbridge & Belgravia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pimlico North | 2,861 | 261.2 | -25% |
| Pimlico South | 1,038 | 109.3 | -69% |
| Vincent Square | 2,580 | 248.6 | -29% |
| St James's | 20,455 | 1,786.2 | +410% |
| Hyde Park | 2,490 | 269.6 | -23% |
| West End | 25,568 | 2,244.6 | +540% |
| Marylebone | 9,442 | 647.0 | +85% |
| Lancaster Gate | 2,751 | 243.7 | -30% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Knightsbridge & Belgravia over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 563 |
| On or near Lancelot Place | 453 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 351 |
| On or near Marble Arch | 194 |
| On or near Cumberland Gate | 153 |
| On or near Police Station | 136 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 129 |
| On or near Grosvenor Crescent Mews | 123 |
| On or near A4202 | 110 |
| On or near A315 | 90 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Knightsbridge & Belgravia over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,124 | 50.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 518 | 12.4% |
| Not recorded | 472 | 11.3% |
| Under investigation | 435 | 10.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 221 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 177 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 149 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 42 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 10 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.1% |
Knightsbridge & Belgravia has an estimated population of 11,905. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Knightsbridge & Belgravia sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Knightsbridge & Belgravia |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 72.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.3% |
| Private rented homes | 38.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is Knightsbridge & Belgravia a safe place to live?
Knightsbridge & Belgravia recorded 350.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Knightsbridge & Belgravia?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 782 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by theft from the person (726).
Is crime in Knightsbridge & Belgravia going up or down?
Recorded crime in Knightsbridge & Belgravia was down 13% on the year before: 4,173 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,814 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Knightsbridge & Belgravia?
Knightsbridge & Belgravia is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Knightsbridge & Belgravia. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.