Crime Rate in Westminster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westminster

The total recorded crimes in Westminster, UK in March 2025 are around 30,409 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westminster crime rate of 148.89 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 204,236 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Theft from the person: (12047) incidents (-7.87% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5467) incidents (-1.35% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3093) incidents (20.96% increase)
Westminster Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 756
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 702
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 630

Westminster Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Westminster?

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

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Westminster has recorded 237,090 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 1160.86 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 2 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 370,073 crimes with a crime rate of 1811.99, ranking it 2 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Inner London:

    • In 2024, Westminster reported a higher crime volume than the Inner London average, with 237,090 crimes compared to 41,876. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Westminster recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Westminster experienced a greater number of crimes than the Inner London average, with 370,073 crimes compared to 65,978. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Westminster recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Westminster is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Inner London, Westminster has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

Westminster Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, West End (13891 crimes), and the safest, Abbey Road (68 crimes), is 13823 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Westminster.

Similarly, the area of Fitzrovia West & Soho (13116 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Abbey Road (47 crimes), with a difference of 13069 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Westminster.

Most Dangerous Wards:

West End13891
St James's12212
Marylebone1535
Vincent Square371
Knightsbridge & Belgravia344

Safest Wards:

Queen's Park110
Maida Vale110
Pimlico South106
Little Venice93
Abbey Road68

Most Dangerous Areas:

Fitzrovia West & Soho13116
Strand, St James & Mayfair12256
Marylebone & Park Lane1358
Central Westminster846
Bryanston & Dorset Square285

Safest Areas:

Queen's Park Gardens77
Pimlico South75
St John's Wood South68
Maida Vale63
Abbey Road47

Westminster Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Westminster has recorded 30,409 crimes with crime rate of 148.89 ranking 8307th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 16 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 17 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2024, the total Westminster crimes were 237,090. The crime rate of Westminster in 2024 was 1160.86 (year) or 96.74 (month) ranking it 2 danzarous in the UK. Westminster ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westminster were around 370,073 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1811.99 (year) or 151.00 (month) ranking 2 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Inner London, Westminster ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Westminster

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)
Tower Hamlets3,939 1627,666 744,863 10
Wandsworth2,770 1518,729 1433,487 14
Lewisham2,988 1421,182 1336,745 13
Newham4,138 1329,113 1145,081 12
Haringey2,989 1219,939 1237,871 11
Hammersmith and Fulham2,202 815,789 1027,203 7
Lambeth3,714 1027,602 946,516 9
Hackney3,231 923,027 838,373 8
Southwark4,330 729,850 646,312 6
Islington3,829 626,124 441,409 5
Kensington and Chelsea2,331 517,023 528,947 4
Camden7,591 455,577 390,410 3
City of London2,746 337,556 136,404 1

Westminster Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (12047 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5467 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13076 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5542 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (13634 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5428 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19669 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7279 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (18574 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7867 cases).

In October 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (13352 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7540 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (8494 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5163 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (5467 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3192 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 158 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 117 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (56 reports) and Robbery incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 459.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 582 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025582
February 2025403
January 2025495
December 2024493
November 2024550
October 2024573
September 2024538
August 2024482
July 202420

A total of 9677 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 967.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1454 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025898
February 20251189
January 20251106
December 20241454
November 20241445
October 20241384
September 20241134
August 20241005
July 202438
June 202424

A total of 7196 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 799.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1066 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025755
February 2025684
January 2025715
December 2024898
November 2024995
October 2024988
September 20241066
August 2024986
July 2024109

A total of 4680 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 520.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 746 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025447
February 2025505
January 2025597
December 2024572
November 2024646
October 2024528
September 2024617
August 2024746
July 202422

A total of 104527 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10452.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19669 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512047
February 202513076
January 202513634
December 202419669
November 202418574
October 202413352
September 20248494
August 20245467
July 2024158
June 202456

A total of 22693 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2269.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3327 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252760
February 20252416
January 20252475
December 20243168
November 20243327
October 20242940
September 20242721
August 20242870
July 202410
June 20246

A total of 1811 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 201.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 321 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025198
February 2025194
January 2025215
December 2024193
November 2024190
October 2024321
September 2024313
August 2024177
July 202410

A total of 438 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202558
February 202536
January 202552
December 202434
November 202442
October 202464
September 202459
August 202491
July 20242

A total of 47184 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4718.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7867 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255467
February 20255542
January 20255428
December 20247279
November 20247867
October 20247540
September 20245163
August 20242797
July 202499
June 20242

A total of 25563 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2556.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3632 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253093
February 20252557
January 20253008
December 20243632
November 20243174
October 20243556
September 20243214
August 20243192
July 2024117
June 202420

A total of 16796 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1866.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2376 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252375
February 20252138
January 20252025
December 20242376
November 20242303
October 20242227
September 20242147
August 20241199
July 20246

A total of 4435 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 554.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 733 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025558
February 2025444
January 2025579
December 2024733
November 2024631
October 2024595
September 2024461
August 2024434

A total of 7502 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 833.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1135 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251033
February 20251135
January 2025868
December 20241014
November 2024972
October 20241005
September 2024887
August 2024577
July 202411

A total of 952 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 105.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025138
February 2025106
January 2025130
December 2024139
November 2024104
October 202497
September 2024120
August 202497
July 202421

High Crime Locations Westminster in March 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total756
Theft from the person570
Other theft102
Shoplifting60
Criminal damage and arson18
Bicycle theft6
2. Hills Place (Map)
Total702
Theft from the person462
Shoplifting90
Other theft72
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order18
Robbery12
Other crime12
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson6
3. Dering Street (Map)
Total630
Theft from the person294
Shoplifting138
Other theft90
Violence and sexual offences60
Robbery18
Public order12
Possession of weapons12
Drugs6
4. Argyll Street (Map)
Total486
Theft from the person324
Other theft72
Anti-social behaviour30
Public order24
Robbery18
Vehicle crime6
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary6
5. Leicester Square (Map)
Total342
Theft from the person162
Other theft78
Violence and sexual offences36
Anti-social behaviour36
Drugs30
6. Soho Street (Map)
Total306
Theft from the person216
Shoplifting36
Anti-social behaviour36
Robbery18

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