Crime in Knightsbridge & Belgravia: statistics, rates and trends
4,109 crimes were recorded in Knightsbridge & Belgravia in the 12 months to August 2026, 345.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Knightsbridge & Belgravia
- Questions about crime in Knightsbridge & Belgravia
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (778), theft from the person (676) and other theft (601) made up 50% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 46th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Knightsbridge & Belgravia | Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,109 | 86,028 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 345.1 | 409.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 11,905 | 209,996 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Knightsbridge & Belgravia peaked in the year to August 2025 (4,853 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (2,572). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 44%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,109 | 345.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,853 | 407.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,661 | 391.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,324 | 363.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,261 | 273.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,572 | 216.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,227 | 271.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,564 | 299.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,852 | 239.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 341 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Knightsbridge & Belgravia recorded notably more theft from the person (33.8 times the national rate), bicycle theft (8.0 times the national rate) and other theft (7.8 times the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 183 to 275 and other crime rose from 21 to 31, while robbery fell from 220 to 111 and vehicle crime fell from 437 to 249.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 778 | 65.4 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Theft from the person | 676 | 56.8 | 1.7 | -41% |
| Other theft | 601 | 50.5 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 475 | 39.9 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 345 | 29.0 | 8.5 | +23% |
| Drugs | 275 | 23.1 | 3.3 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 249 | 20.9 | 5.0 | -43% |
| Public order | 235 | 19.7 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 116 | 9.7 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Robbery | 111 | 9.3 | 1.4 | -50% |
| Burglary | 108 | 9.1 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Bicycle theft | 79 | 6.6 | 0.8 | -10% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.6 | 2.1 | +48% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 2.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Knightsbridge & Belgravia; the highest is West End, Westminster (2,201.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Pimlico South (104.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Knightsbridge & Belgravia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pimlico North | 2,814 | 256.9 | -26% |
| Pimlico South | 992 | 104.5 | -70% |
| Vincent Square | 2,514 | 242.3 | -30% |
| St James's | 20,108 | 1,755.9 | +409% |
| Hyde Park | 2,455 | 265.8 | -23% |
| West End | 25,082 | 2,201.9 | +538% |
| Marylebone | 9,393 | 643.6 | +86% |
| Lancaster Gate | 2,739 | 242.6 | -30% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Knightsbridge & Belgravia over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (574).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 574 |
| On or near Lancelot Place | 452 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 337 |
| On or near Marble Arch | 183 |
| On or near Cumberland Gate | 145 |
| On or near Police Station | 140 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 128 |
| On or near Grosvenor Crescent Mews | 119 |
| On or near A4202 | 111 |
| On or near Knightsbridge Green | 90 |
Of the 3,634 crimes in Knightsbridge & Belgravia with a recorded outcome, 56% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 475 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,052 | 56.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 510 | 14.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 441 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 217 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 178 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 140 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 58 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 11 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Knightsbridge & Belgravia has an estimated population of 11,905 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (58%, against 23%), more students (18.7%, against 7.9%) and more private renting (38%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Knightsbridge & Belgravia average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Knightsbridge & Belgravia | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 18.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 54.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 58.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 38.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Knightsbridge & Belgravia a safe place to live?
Knightsbridge & Belgravia recorded 345.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 46th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Knightsbridge & Belgravia?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 778 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by theft from the person (676).
Is crime in Knightsbridge & Belgravia going up or down?
Recorded crime in Knightsbridge & Belgravia was down 15% on the year before: 4,109 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,853 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Knightsbridge & Belgravia?
About 11,905 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Knightsbridge & Belgravia?
Knightsbridge & Belgravia is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.