Crime Rate in Westminster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westminster

The total recorded crimes in Westminster, UK in May 2025 are around 26,564 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westminster crime rate of 130.07 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 May were:

  • Theft from the person: (7524) incidents (-17.48% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5494) incidents (-0.40% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3495) incidents (23.19% increase)
Westminster Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 630
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 516
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 396

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 (11833 crimes), and the safest, Abbey Road (59 crimes), is 11774 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Westminster.

Similarly, the area of Fitzrovia West & Soho (11149 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to St John's Wood South (43 crimes), with a difference of 11106 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Westminster.

Most Dangerous Wards:

West End11833
St James's10122
Marylebone1564
Vincent Square395
Knightsbridge & Belgravia374

Safest Wards:

Westbourne116
Little Venice105
Queen's Park100
Pimlico South97
Abbey Road59

Most Dangerous Areas:

Fitzrovia West & Soho11149
Strand, St James & Mayfair9998
Marylebone & Park Lane1325
Central Westminster982
Bryanston & Dorset Square337

Safest Areas:

Pimlico South85
Maida Vale72
Queen's Park Gardens72
Abbey Road58
St John's Wood South43

Westminster Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Westminster has recorded 26,564 crimes with crime rate of 130.07 ranking 10045th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)
Wandsworth2,843 1518,729 1433,487 14
Lewisham3,186 1421,182 1336,745 13
Newham4,094 1329,113 1145,081 12
Haringey3,195 1219,939 1237,871 11
Tower Hamlets4,063 1127,666 744,863 10
Hammersmith and Fulham2,347 815,789 1027,203 7
Lambeth4,079 1027,602 946,516 9
Hackney3,362 923,027 838,373 8
Southwark4,413 729,850 646,312 6
Islington3,928 626,124 441,409 5
Kensington and Chelsea2,395 517,023 528,947 4
Camden7,246 455,577 390,410 3
City of London2,845 137,556 136,404 1

Westminster Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (7524 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5494 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (9118 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5516 incidents) also being high.

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 31895 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2657.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3632 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253495
April 20252837
March 20253093
February 20252557
January 20253008
December 20243632
November 20243174
October 20243556
September 20243214
August 20243192
July 2024117
June 202420

A total of 8803 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 800.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1066 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025882
April 2025725
March 2025755
February 2025684
January 2025715
December 2024898
November 2024995
October 2024988
September 20241066
August 2024986
July 2024109

A total of 5917 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 591.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 815 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025815
April 2025667
March 2025558
February 2025444
January 2025579
December 2024733
November 2024631
October 2024595
September 2024461
August 2024434

A total of 11663 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 971.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1454 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025947
April 20251039
March 2025898
February 20251189
January 20251106
December 20241454
November 20241445
October 20241384
September 20241134
August 20241005
July 202438
June 202424

A total of 58194 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4849.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7867 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255494
April 20255516
March 20255467
February 20255542
January 20255428
December 20247279
November 20247867
October 20247540
September 20245163
August 20242797
July 202499
June 20242

A total of 28298 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2358.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3327 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252896
April 20252709
March 20252760
February 20252416
January 20252475
December 20243168
November 20243327
October 20242940
September 20242721
August 20242870
July 202410
June 20246

A total of 121169 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10097.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19669 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257524
April 20259118
March 202512047
February 202513076
January 202513634
December 202419669
November 202418574
October 202413352
September 20248494
August 20245467
July 2024158
June 202456

A total of 9528 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 866.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1135 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025979
April 20251047
March 20251033
February 20251135
January 2025868
December 20241014
November 2024972
October 20241005
September 2024887
August 2024577
July 202411

A total of 5778 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 525.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 746 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025515
April 2025583
March 2025447
February 2025505
January 2025597
December 2024572
November 2024646
October 2024528
September 2024617
August 2024746
July 202422

A total of 536 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202549
March 202558
February 202536
January 202552
December 202434
November 202442
October 202464
September 202459
August 202491
July 20242

A total of 1215 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025129
April 2025134
March 2025138
February 2025106
January 2025130
December 2024139
November 2024104
October 202497
September 2024120
August 202497
July 202421

A total of 2350 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 213.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 321 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025310
April 2025229
March 2025198
February 2025194
January 2025215
December 2024193
November 2024190
October 2024321
September 2024313
August 2024177
July 202410

A total of 4806 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 436.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 619 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 2025619
March 2025582
February 2025403
January 2025495
December 2024493
November 2024550
October 2024573
September 2024538
August 2024482
July 202420

A total of 21696 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1972.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2478 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252478
April 20252422
March 20252375
February 20252138
January 20252025
December 20242376
November 20242303
October 20242227
September 20242147
August 20241199
July 20246

High Crime Locations Westminster in May 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total630
Theft from the person396
Other theft192
Violence and sexual offences30
Robbery12
2. Hills Place (Map)
Total516
Theft from the person210
Shoplifting126
Other theft72
Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour36
Public order12
Bicycle theft12
Criminal damage and arson6
3. Dering Street (Map)
Total396
Theft from the person228
Violence and sexual offences60
Shoplifting54
Other theft42
Robbery12
4. Argyll Street (Map)
Total366
Theft from the person222
Other theft102
Anti-social behaviour24
Burglary12
Bicycle theft6
5. Soho Street (Map)
Total312
Theft from the person156
Other theft66
Shoplifting36
Violence and sexual offences30
Drugs18
Other crime6
6. Leicester Square (Map)
Total294
Theft from the person114
Violence and sexual offences78
Other theft66
Drugs18
Burglary12
Criminal damage and arson6

To know about postcode areas in Westminster, visit Westminster information

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