Crime Rate in Church Street: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Church Street

The total recorded crimes in Church Street, Westminster, UK in May 2025 are around 180 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Church Street crime rate of 0.96 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 Church Street, encompassing approximately 187,648 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (65) incidents (109.68% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-30.91% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
Church Street Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5 with total crimes: 16
  • Hospital with total crimes: 11
  • 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 areas in the Westminster.

    • 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 areas in the Westminster.

  • 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 May 2025 the Church Street has recorded 180 crimes with crime rate of 0.96 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Church Street)CrimesRank (Church Street)CrimesRank (Church Street)
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
Bayswater227 101,473 92,417 9
Hyde Park256 91,314 102,336 10
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

Church Street Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20255
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 202510
February 202510
January 202511
December 20243
November 20249
October 202410
September 202412
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 461 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202555
March 202549
February 202545
January 202535
December 202440
November 202457
October 202447
September 202442
August 202451
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 202510
February 202514
January 202511
December 202421
November 202417
October 202414
September 202413
August 20244

A total of 482 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202531
March 202548
February 202537
January 202535
December 202449
November 202447
October 202462
September 202454
August 202454

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 131 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 202515
February 202515
January 202511
December 202412
November 202414
October 202419
September 202412
August 202414
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202511
March 202511
February 202510
January 20255
December 20244
November 202411
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20256
February 20257
January 20255
December 202410
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202513
March 202513
February 202524
January 20256
December 20247
November 202413
October 202411
September 202416
August 202415

High Crime Locations Church Street in May 2025

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

1. A5 (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Cosway Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Ashmill Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Ashbridge Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
7. Penfold Place (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Rossmore Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mulready Street (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shroton Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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