Crime Rate in Westminster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westminster

The total recorded crimes in Westminster, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in July 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westminster crime rate of 9.62 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Westminster, encompassing approximately 12,263 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (2.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
Westminster Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Naylor Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Rockling Street with total crimes: 9
  • Aire Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Westminster?

To understand the safety of Westminster, we need to analyze Westminster crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cheshire West and Chester:

    • In 2024, Westminster reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 1,021 crimes compared to 692. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Westminster witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Westminster experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 688 crimes compared to 661. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Westminster witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire West and Chester, Westminster has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Westminster Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Westminster has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 9.62 ranking 5th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Westminster crimes were 1,021. The crime rate of Westminster in 2024 was 83.26 (year) or 6.94 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westminster were around 688 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.10 (year) or 4.68 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westminster)CrimesRank (Westminster)CrimesRank (Westminster)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter436 14,793 13,854 1
Central & Grange286 23,979 23,823 2
Winsford Over & Verdin102 61,397 31,468 3
Upton162 31,375 41,290 5
Blacon157 41,312 51,406 4
Northwich Leftwich80 81,186 71,188 6
Wolverham85 71,293 61,164 7
Newton & Hoole66 11831 10901 8
Weaver & Cuddington71 9885 9892 9
Winsford Wharton57 14830 11801 10
Sutton Villages69 10760 13729 12
Frodsham34 27589 14740 11
Whitby Park59 13788 12703 13
Shakerley60 12421 25540 16
Winsford Dene39 24503 20559 15
Great Boughton48 20560 15459 21
Handbridge Park57 15495 21453 23
Hartford & Greenbank52 17537 16477 18
Northwich Winnington & Castle56 16511 18409 27
Northwich Witton50 19507 19510 17
Christleton & Huntington48 21520 17461 20
Marbury52 18470 24446 24
Lache38 25351 28472 19
Netherpool29 32410 26456 22
Neston41 23489 22442 25
Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead47 22341 29327 30
Gowy Rural34 26472 23442 26
Winsford Swanlow30 31399 27360 29
Ledsham & Manor34 28334 30364 28
Whitby Groves31 29219 34186 40
Farndon30 30145 42137 43
Rudheath28 34247 33284 31
Winsford Gravel29 33314 31282 32
Tarvin & Kelsall25 36270 32238 34
Helsby26 35176 37247 33
Tarporley24 37169 38220 35
Little Neston22 38209 35166 42
Willaston & Thornton10 43155 39200 36
Malpas14 39196 36189 37
Tattenhall12 42145 41188 38
Strawberry5 45149 40186 39
Saughall & Mollington14 40137 44179 41
Parkgate13 41140 43132 44
Sandstone8 44117 4589 45

Westminster Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 490 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202545
May 202543
April 202549
March 202552
February 202543
January 202548
December 202427
November 202426
October 20246
September 202444
August 202461

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202513
May 20256
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 202519
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
December 20241
August 20243

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202517
May 20254
April 202514
March 202512
February 20251
January 20259
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20253
May 202512
April 20256
March 20253
January 202510
December 202411
November 202411
October 202412
September 202416
August 20247

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
April 20251

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
April 20251
March 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20249
October 20245
August 20244

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Westminster in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Westminster postcode area is presented below.

1. Naylor Crescent (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Rockling Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Public order3
3. Aire Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Imperial Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Wilkinson Street North (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
6. Shephard Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Europa Way (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
9. Blackstairs Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Tryfan Way (Map)
Total3
Drugs3

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