Crime Rate in Bayswater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bayswater

The total recorded crimes in Bayswater, Westminster, UK in July 2025 are around 225 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bayswater crime rate of 1.59 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 Bayswater, encompassing approximately 141,103 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (8.96% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-30.61% decrease)
  • Other theft: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
Bayswater Crime Hotspots

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

  • Inverness Place with total crimes: 18
  • Inverness Mews with total crimes: 14
  • Orsett Terrace with total crimes: 10

How safe is Bayswater?

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

  • Relative to Westminster:

    • In 2024, Bayswater demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Westminster average, with 1473 crimes compared to 13172.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bayswater witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Westminster.

    • In 2023, Bayswater had fewer crimes than the Westminster average, with 2,417 crimes compared to 20,560. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bayswater witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Westminster.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Westminster, Bayswater has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bayswater Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bayswater has recorded 225 crimes with crime rate of 1.59 ranking 10th out of 17 in the Westminster, UK

In 2024, the total Bayswater crimes were 1,473. The crime rate of Bayswater in 2024 was 10.44 (year) or 0.87 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Westminster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bayswater were around 2,417 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.13 (year) or 1.43 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Westminster.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bayswater)CrimesRank (Bayswater)CrimesRank (Bayswater)
St James's10,681 294,079 2165,655 1
West End11,923 1109,811 1149,761 2
Marylebone2,033 312,577 319,709 3
Vincent Square593 42,652 54,493 4
Knightsbridge & Belgravia409 52,813 43,431 7
Lancaster Gate261 82,056 74,035 5
Regent's Park319 61,878 83,975 6
Pimlico North280 72,093 63,098 8
Hyde Park251 91,314 102,336 10
Church Street195 111,298 112,325 11
Harrow Road141 13806 131,579 12
Westbourne114 15870 121,351 14
Maida Vale177 12777 141,335 15
Queen's Park109 16742 151,398 13
Pimlico South116 14636 171,096 17
Little Venice101 17709 161,122 16
Abbey Road91 18506 18957 18

Bayswater Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (67 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (82 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (92 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (57 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (62 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (57 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 292 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202522
May 202530
April 202525
March 202522
February 202524
January 202522
December 202433
November 202425
October 202425
September 202425
August 202410

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20257
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 202418

A total of 423 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202549
May 202533
April 202532
March 202541
February 202529
January 202524
December 202427
November 202430
October 202435
September 202432
August 202457

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 202511
April 20255
March 202515
February 20258
January 20255
December 20249
November 202411
October 20248
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20255
April 20258
March 20253
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 202411
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 713 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202573
June 202567
May 202563
April 202582
March 202592
February 202554
January 202557
December 202437
November 202438
October 202455
September 202433
August 202462

A total of 179 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202515
May 202521
April 202510
March 202514
February 202516
January 202515
December 20249
November 202413
October 202420
September 202414
August 202416

A total of 256 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202518
May 202515
April 202526
March 202528
February 202527
January 202523
December 202424
November 202418
October 202421
September 202419
August 202420

A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 202511
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 202410
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
April 202510
March 20259
February 202517
January 20259
December 202414
November 20245
October 20246
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 129 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 202513
April 202511
March 20259
February 20256
January 20258
December 202413
November 202414
October 202414
September 202412
August 202414

A total of 215 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202516
May 202518
April 202512
March 202531
February 202514
January 202523
December 202413
November 202413
October 202433
September 202414
August 202411

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
January 20251
August 202410

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bayswater in July 2025

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

1. Inverness Place (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting12
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Inverness Mews (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Orsett Terrace (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Kensington Gardens Square (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hatherley Grove (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
6. Leinster Square (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
8. St Stephen'S Gardens (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Chepstow Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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