Crime Rate in Church Street: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Church Street

The total recorded crimes in Church Street, Westminster, UK in March 2025 are around 179 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Church Street crime rate of 0.95 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 Church Street, encompassing approximately 187,648 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (8.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (29.73% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Church Street Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5 with total crimes: 24
  • Rossmore Road with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

How safe is Church Street?

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

  • Relative to Westminster:

    • In 2024, Church Street demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Westminster average, with 1298 crimes compared to 13172.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Church Street recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Church Street had fewer crimes than the Westminster average, with 2,325 crimes compared to 20,560. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Church Street recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Church Street Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Church Street has recorded 179 crimes with crime rate of 0.95 ranking 10th out of 17 in the Westminster, UK

In 2024, the total Church Street crimes were 1,298. The crime rate of Church Street in 2024 was 6.92 (year) or 0.58 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Westminster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Church Street were around 2,325 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.39 (year) or 1.03 (month) ranking 11 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
Bayswater276 61,473 92,417 9
Hyde Park147 111,314 102,336 10
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

Church Street Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (54 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 401 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202545
January 202535
December 202440
November 202457
October 202447
September 202442
August 202451
July 20241
May 20241
April 202433

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 20255
December 20244
November 202411
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
April 20248

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20255
December 202410
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20256
December 20249
November 20249
October 20247
September 202413
August 20244
April 20245

A total of 426 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202537
January 202535
December 202449
November 202447
October 202462
September 202454
August 202454
April 202440

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202510
January 202511
December 20243
November 20249
October 202410
September 202412
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247
April 20243

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202514
January 202511
December 202421
November 202417
October 202414
September 202413
August 20244
April 20249

A total of 127 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202515
January 202511
December 202412
November 202414
October 202419
September 202412
August 202414
July 20242
May 20241
April 202412

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202524
January 20256
December 20247
November 202413
October 202411
September 202416
August 202415
April 202422

High Crime Locations Church Street in March 2025

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

1. A5 (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft2
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Rossmore Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Cosway Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Ashmill Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Hospital (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Frampton Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Public order1
8. Venables Street (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Jerome Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Samford Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Theft from the person1

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