18 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Westminster
Compare crime rates across all 18 wards in Westminster. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | West End | 287.4 | 1842 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Pimlico North | 197.8 | 192 | chevron_right |
| 3 | St James's | 190.5 | 1459 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Bayswater | 175.0 | 210 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Church Street | 156.5 | 173 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Maida Vale | 150.6 | 161 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Harrow Road | 131.4 | 138 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Westbourne | 121.7 | 115 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Marylebone | 111.6 | 733 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Little Venice | 107.7 | 100 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Queen's Park | 96.8 | 111 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Lancaster Gate | 86.3 | 230 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Hyde Park | 73.9 | 153 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Abbey Road | 70.4 | 78 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Pimlico South | 68.6 | 83 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Regent's Park | 62.1 | 179 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Knightsbridge & Belgravia | 51.8 | 266 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Vincent Square | 19.4 | 216 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Westminster has the highest crime rate?
West End has the highest crime rate in Westminster, with 287.4 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Westminster?
Vincent Square has the lowest crime rate among Westminster's wards, with 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Westminster have?
Westminster has 18 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.