OkayToWalkIs it okay to walk in Knightsbridge, London?
Crime reported to the police, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026
Low for London
Reported crime around the center of Knightsbridge is lower than in 57% of areas in London, taking into account how many people are usually around. 616 incidents were reported here in these 12 months.
“Here” is the area of about 0.7 km² (0.3 square miles) around the center of Knightsbridge.
The map shows every block and gives walking directions that avoid high-crime areas.
By kind of crime
| Kind | Level | Compared with the rest of London |
|---|---|---|
| ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping | Very low | lower than in 69% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Moderate | higher than in 77% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Moderate | higher than in 71% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | Very low | lower than in 66% of areas |
Day and night
London police data has no time of day, so day and night cannot be compared here.
What gets reported here
- Theft: 175 (28%)
- Violence & sexual offences: 159 (26%)
- Vehicle crime: 120 (19%)
- Public order: 58 (9%)
- Burglary: 36 (6%)
Falling: the last 6 months were 20% quieter than the city-wide trend.
Around Knightsbridge
The areas right next to it range from low to moderate.
- Beit Quadrangle Low
- Belgravia Moderate
- Sutton Estate Low
- Eaton Square Low
- South Kensington Low
- Brompton Low
- Chelsea Low
- Paddington Moderate
How to read this
- It shows crime reported to the police. Many crimes are never reported.
- Levels compare areas within London. The same level in another city does not mean the same.
- It is not a prediction, and it says nothing about any person or building.
- Please do not use it for decisions about housing, lending, insurance or employment.
Source: Metropolitan Police Service and City of London Police. Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data as of Aug 31, 2026.