Chelsea

London, United Kingdom

Overall Safety
Good
4.0 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics
Summary

Chelsea is safe, residential, and upscale with boutique shopping on King's Road. More expensive but less touristy than central areas. Good choice if you want somewhere quiet and well-maintained.

Affluent and fashionableBoutique shopping districtElegant residential streetsArt gallery sceneSophisticated and calm
Details

Chelsea feels like a posh village that happens to be in London. It's safe and residential, with tree-lined streets and very little crime. The worst you'll encounter is the occasional drunk Chelsea boy being loud outside a pub. King's Road has decent shopping and cafes, though everything is expensive. It gets quiet at night but never feels unsafe - just empty. Good choice if you want somewhere peaceful and secure, though you might find it a bit boring compared to central areas. The restaurants are used to solo diners and the whole area has a village feel.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Excellent

Night Walking Safety

Excellent

Harassment Risk

Low

Public Transport Safety

Excellent

Pickpocketing Risk

Low

Scam Risk

Low

Police Visibility

Good

Emergency Services

Excellent

Evening Venues

Good

Solo Dining

Excellent

Drug Activity

Low

Homelessness Visibility

Low

Getting By in English

Excellent
Recommended Places

Cafes

  • Bluebird Cafe
  • The Ivy Chelsea Garden
  • Daylesford Organic

Restaurants

  • Hans Bar & Grill
  • Medlar
  • The Thomas Cubitt

Bars

  • The Chelsea Porter
  • Beaufort Bar at The Savoy
  • The Botanist

Other Spots

  • King's Road
  • Sloane Square
  • Chelsea Physic Garden
Impressions & Tips

"Really safe and peaceful area"

"Nice for browsing shops and cafes at a relaxed pace"

"Pretty Victorian streets, good for walking around"

"Restaurants are used to solo diners"

"Feel safe walking around even at night - well lit and quiet"

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