Crime Rate in Bayswater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bayswater

The total recorded crimes in Bayswater, Westminster, UK in May 2025 are around 227 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bayswater crime rate of 1.61 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (-23.17% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (3.12% increase)
  • Other theft: (30) incidents (20.00% increase)
Bayswater Crime Hotspots

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

  • Inverness Mews with total crimes: 16
  • Inverness Place with total crimes: 12
  • Porchester Road 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 May 2025 the Bayswater has recorded 227 crimes with crime rate of 1.61 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bayswater)CrimesRank (Bayswater)CrimesRank (Bayswater)
St James's10,122 294,079 2165,655 1
West End11,833 1109,811 1149,761 2
Marylebone1,564 312,577 319,709 3
Vincent Square395 42,652 54,493 4
Knightsbridge & Belgravia374 52,813 43,431 7
Lancaster Gate259 82,056 74,035 5
Regent's Park266 71,878 83,975 6
Pimlico North298 62,093 63,098 8
Hyde Park256 91,314 102,336 10
Church Street180 121,298 112,325 11
Maida Vale185 11777 141,335 15
Harrow Road128 13806 131,579 12
Westbourne116 14870 121,351 14
Queen's Park100 16742 151,398 13
Little Venice105 15709 161,122 16
Pimlico South97 17636 171,096 17
Abbey Road59 18506 18957 18

Bayswater Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 573 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

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

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 20259
February 20256
January 20258
December 202413
November 202414
October 202414
September 202412
August 202414
July 20241

A total of 221 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

A total of 242 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202525
March 202522
February 202524
January 202522
December 202433
November 202425
October 202425
September 202425
August 202410
July 20241

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 202515
February 20258
January 20255
December 20249
November 202411
October 20248
September 20246
August 202412
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20259
February 202517
January 20259
December 202414
November 20245
October 20246
September 20249
August 202410
May 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Inverness Mews (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
2. Inverness Place (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. Porchester Road (Map)
Total10
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
4. Inver Court (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person3
Burglary1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Orsett Terrace (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Chepstow Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cervantes Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. A4206 (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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