Crime Rate in Bayswater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bayswater

The total recorded crimes in Bayswater, Westminster, UK in March 2025 are around 276 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bayswater crime rate of 1.96 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (92) incidents (70.37% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (41.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (121.43% increase)
Bayswater Crime Hotspots

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

  • Inverness Place with total crimes: 19
  • Orsett Terrace with total crimes: 13
  • Hatherley Grove with total crimes: 12

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bayswater has recorded 276 crimes with crime rate of 1.96 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westminster)CrimesRank (Westminster)CrimesRank (Westminster)
St James's12,212 294,079 2165,655 1
West End13,891 1109,811 1149,761 2
Marylebone1,535 312,577 319,709 3
Vincent Square371 42,652 54,493 4
Knightsbridge & Belgravia344 52,813 43,431 7
Lancaster Gate196 92,056 74,035 5
Regent's Park252 81,878 83,975 6
Pimlico North267 72,093 63,098 8
Hyde Park147 111,314 102,336 10
Church Street179 101,298 112,325 11
Harrow Road125 13806 131,579 12
Westbourne127 12870 121,351 14
Queen's Park110 14742 151,398 13
Maida Vale110 15777 141,335 15
Little Venice93 17709 161,122 16
Pimlico South106 16636 171,096 17
Abbey Road68 18506 18957 18

Bayswater Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (75 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (37 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202527
January 202523
December 202424
November 202418
October 202421
September 202419
August 202420
April 202414

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202517
January 20259
December 202414
November 20245
October 20246
September 20249
August 202410
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202529
January 202524
December 202427
November 202430
October 202435
September 202432
August 202457
April 202432

A total of 503 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202592
February 202554
January 202557
December 202437
November 202438
October 202455
September 202433
August 202462
April 202475

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 202410
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20258
January 20255
December 20249
November 202411
October 20248
September 20246
August 202412
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 137 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202516
January 202515
December 20249
November 202413
October 202420
September 202414
August 202416
April 202420

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 202418
April 20246

A total of 201 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202524
January 202522
December 202433
November 202425
October 202425
September 202425
August 202410
July 20241
April 202414

A total of 189 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202514
January 202523
December 202413
November 202413
October 202433
September 202414
August 202411
April 202437

A total of 111 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 20258
December 202413
November 202414
October 202414
September 202412
August 202414
July 20241
April 202420

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 202411
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 202410

High Crime Locations Bayswater in March 2025

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

1. Inverness Place (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting11
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Orsett Terrace (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hatherley Grove (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour10
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Inverness Mews (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. A4206 (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Stephen'S Mews (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Durham Terrace (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Cervantes Court (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1

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