Crime Rate in Hyde Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hyde Park

The total recorded crimes in Hyde Park, Westminster, UK in May 2025 are around 256 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hyde Park crime rate of 1.92 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 Hyde Park, encompassing approximately 133,594 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Other theft: (46) incidents (64.29% increase)
Hyde Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 31
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Junction Place with total crimes: 13

How safe is Hyde Park?

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

  • Relative to Westminster:

    • In 2024, Hyde Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Westminster average, with 1314 crimes compared to 13172.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hyde Park recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Westminster.

    • In 2023, Hyde Park had fewer crimes than the Westminster average, with 2,336 crimes compared to 20,560. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hyde Park recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Westminster.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hyde Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hyde Park has recorded 256 crimes with crime rate of 1.92 ranking 9th out of 17 in the Westminster, UK

In 2024, the total Hyde Park crimes were 1,314. The crime rate of Hyde Park in 2024 was 9.84 (year) or 0.82 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Westminster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hyde Park were around 2,336 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.49 (year) or 1.46 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Westminster.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hyde Park)CrimesRank (Hyde Park)CrimesRank (Hyde Park)
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
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

Hyde Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 281 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202522
March 202531
February 202520
January 202526
December 202446
November 202435
October 202421
September 202429
August 202419
May 20241

A total of 403 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202550
March 202530
February 202539
January 202529
December 202438
November 202452
October 202437
September 202441
August 202433

A total of 286 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202528
March 202519
February 202525
January 202526
December 202434
November 202438
October 202430
September 202421
August 202419

A total of 318 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202536
March 202521
February 202517
January 202527
December 202436
November 202431
October 202440
September 202427
August 202433

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 20257
February 202513
January 20259
December 20246
November 20245
October 202414
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202516
March 20258
February 202514
January 20254
December 20249
November 202412
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 202510
February 20253
January 20258
December 202417
November 20248
October 20247
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 20259
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 20247
October 202411
September 202414
August 20244

A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20254
February 202516
January 20256
December 20244
November 202410
October 20248
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202527
March 20255
February 202510
December 20247
November 20242
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246

High Crime Locations Hyde Park in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total31
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
Drugs2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Shoplifting1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Junction Place (Map)
Total13
Other theft6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
4. London Mews (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Southwick Mews (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Praed Mews (Map)
Total10
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Norfolk Square Mews (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
8. Stanhope Terrace (Map)
Total9
Other theft2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
9. Marylebone Road (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
10. Norfolk Place (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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