Notting Hill

London, United Kingdom

Overall Safety
Good
3.7 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics
Summary

Notting Hill is charming with the famous colorful houses and weekend market. Generally safe with a village feel, but watch for pickpockets at Portobello Market and stick to the southern areas at night.

Charming and village-likeFamous colorful housesAntique market cultureBohemian and artisticMovie-famous location
Details

Notting Hill is pretty and generally safe, but Portobello Market on Saturdays is pickpocket central. The colorful houses and cute cafes make it feel safe during the day, and it's got a nice village atmosphere. But the weekend market brings massive crowds and that's when you need to be extra careful with your bag. The further north you go toward Ladbroke Grove, the less safe it gets, especially at night. Stick to the southern parts (around Notting Hill Gate) in the evening and avoid the northern ends of Portobello Road after dark.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Good

Night Walking Safety

Good

Harassment Risk

Low

Public Transport Safety

Good

Pickpocketing Risk

Moderate

Scam Risk

Moderate

Police Visibility

Good

Emergency Services

Excellent

Evening Venues

Good

Solo Dining

Good

Drug Activity

Moderate

Homelessness Visibility

Low

Getting By in English

Excellent
Recommended Places

Cafes

  • Farm Girl
  • Gail's Bakery Notting Hill
  • The Elgin

Restaurants

  • Eggslut
  • Casa Cruz
  • The Shed

Bars

  • The Churchill Arms
  • The Ladbroke Arms
  • Trailer Happiness

Other Spots

  • Portobello Road Market
  • Hyde Park
  • The Electric Cinema
Impressions & Tips

"Nice area with cute cafes and vintage shopping"

"Safe but definitely watch your bag at Portobello Market"

"Great for weekend market browsing"

"Don't go too far north toward Ladbroke Grove at night"

"Feels more like a village than central London"

Based on aggregated research results
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