18 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk

Crime by Area in Westminster

Q: Which area of Westminster has the highest crime rate?

West End has the highest crime rate 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.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry

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Fastest Rising (3 months)

Knightsbridge & Belgravia +51.9% trending_up Hyde Park +32.0% trending_up Harrow Road +27.5% trending_up

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Fastest Improving (3 months)

Lancaster Gate -34.3% trending_down Abbey Road -23.1% trending_down Pimlico South -16.9% trending_down

Top 10 Wards by Rate

All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate

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#	Ward	Rate /1k	Count	3-Month Trend
1	West End	281.2	1846	trending_up+0.2%	chevron_right
2	Pimlico North	189.2	173	trending_down-9.9%	chevron_right
3	St James's	188.2	1472	trending_up+0.9%	chevron_right
4	Bayswater	173.9	211	trending_up+0.5%	chevron_right
5	Church Street	157.0	187	trending_up+8.1%	chevron_right
6	Maida Vale	148.0	154	trending_down-4.3%	chevron_right
7	Harrow Road	135.6	176	trending_up+27.5%	chevron_right
8	Westbourne	122.0	120	trending_up+4.3%	chevron_right
9	Marylebone	111.0	757	trending_up+3.3%	chevron_right
10	Little Venice	105.9	86	trending_down-14.0%	chevron_right
11	Queen's Park	96.9	101	trending_down-9.0%	chevron_right
12	Lancaster Gate	82.7	151	trending_down-34.3%	chevron_right
13	Hyde Park	72.2	202	trending_up+32.0%	chevron_right
14	Abbey Road	70.5	60	trending_down-23.1%	chevron_right
15	Pimlico South	66.8	69	trending_down-16.9%	chevron_right
16	Regent's Park	61.2	179	trending_flatStable	chevron_right
17	Knightsbridge & Belgravia	52.2	404	trending_up+51.9%	chevron_right
18	Vincent Square	19.4	207	trending_down-4.2%	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 281.2 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.