Crime Rate in Westminster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westminster

The total recorded crimes in Westminster, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in May 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westminster crime rate of 6.20 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-12.24% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Westminster Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grosvenor Wharf Road with total crimes: 8
  • Grace Road with total crimes: 4
  • John Nicholas Crescent with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Westminster has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 6.20 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westminster)CrimesRank (Westminster)CrimesRank (Westminster)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter370 14,793 13,854 1
Central & Grange268 23,979 23,823 2
Winsford Over & Verdin103 51,397 31,468 3
Upton129 31,375 41,290 5
Blacon112 41,312 51,406 4
Northwich Leftwich87 61,186 71,188 6
Wolverham85 71,293 61,164 7
Newton & Hoole65 10831 10901 8
Weaver & Cuddington54 17885 9892 9
Sutton Villages74 9760 13729 12
Winsford Wharton59 16830 11801 10
Frodsham37 22589 14740 11
Hartford & Greenbank65 11537 16477 18
Whitby Park63 13788 12703 13
Gowy Rural64 12472 23442 26
Handbridge Park59 14495 21453 23
Winsford Dene33 24503 20559 15
Great Boughton33 23560 15459 21
Shakerley59 15421 25540 16
Northwich Witton32 25507 19510 17
Christleton & Huntington38 20520 17461 20
Northwich Winnington & Castle30 26511 18409 27
Neston50 18489 22442 25
Lache24 31351 28472 19
Marbury38 19470 24446 24
Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead37 21341 29327 30
Netherpool10 45410 26456 22
Winsford Swanlow27 28399 27360 29
Tarvin & Kelsall28 27270 32238 34
Ledsham & Manor26 29334 30364 28
Rudheath25 30247 33284 31
Winsford Gravel14 36314 31282 32
Tarporley18 32169 38220 35
Helsby14 38176 37247 33
Saughall & Mollington17 33137 44179 41
Whitby Groves15 35219 34186 40
Farndon16 34145 42137 43
Little Neston11 43209 35166 42
Willaston & Thornton12 42155 39200 36
Malpas12 39196 36189 37
Strawberry14 37149 40186 39
Tattenhall12 41145 41188 38
Sandstone12 40117 4589 45
Parkgate10 44140 43132 44

Westminster Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 585 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202549
March 202552
February 202543
January 202548
December 202427
November 202426
October 20246
September 202444
August 202461
July 202448
June 202484
May 202454

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20253
January 202510
December 202411
November 202411
October 202412
September 202416
August 20247
July 20249
June 202426
May 20246

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20249
August 20245
July 202411
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202514
March 202512
February 20251
January 20259
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 202411
August 20245
July 20248
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 202410
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 202410

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20241

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20249
October 20245
August 20244
July 202412
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Westminster in May 2025

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

1. Grosvenor Wharf Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Grace Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. John Nicholas Crescent (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Naylor Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Naylor Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Dove Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Aire Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Rosscliffe Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Church Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bateman Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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