Crime Rate in Hyde Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hyde Park

The total recorded crimes in Hyde Park, Westminster, UK in February 2026 are around 152 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hyde Park crime rate of 1.14 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 Feb were:

  • Theft from the person: (40) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
Hyde Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 29
  • London Mews with total crimes: 12
  • Praed Mews with total crimes: 10

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hyde Park)CrimesRank (Hyde Park)CrimesRank (Hyde Park)
St James'sNA NA94,079 2165,655 1
West EndNA NA109,811 1149,761 2
MaryleboneNA NA12,577 319,709 3
Vincent SquareNA NA2,652 54,493 4
Knightsbridge & BelgraviaNA NA2,813 43,431 7
Lancaster GateNA NA2,056 74,035 5
Regent's ParkNA NA1,878 83,975 6
Pimlico NorthNA NA2,093 63,098 8
BayswaterNA NA1,473 92,417 9
Church StreetNA NA1,298 112,325 11
Harrow RoadNA NA806 131,579 12
WestbourneNA NA870 121,351 14
Queen's ParkNA NA742 151,398 13
Maida ValeNA NA777 141,335 15
Little VeniceNA NA709 161,122 16
Pimlico SouthNA NA636 171,096 17
Abbey RoadNA NA506 18957 18

Hyde Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 554 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202635
January 202626
December 202532
November 202541
October 202552
September 202550
August 202544
July 202554
June 202547
May 202554
April 202550
March 202530
February 202539

A total of 131 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20269
December 20256
November 202516
October 202510
September 20254
August 202514
July 20256
June 20257
May 202510
April 202516
March 20258
February 202514

A total of 427 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202623
January 202625
December 202545
November 202531
October 202536
September 202543
August 202537
July 202542
June 202527
May 202546
April 202528
March 202519
February 202525

A total of 92 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20254
November 20255
October 20259
September 20256
August 20255
July 20259
June 20256
May 202511
April 20259
March 20254
February 202516

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20267
December 20256
November 202511
October 202512
September 202513
August 202512
July 20259
June 20259
April 202527
March 20255
February 202510

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20269
December 202512
November 202516
October 202514
September 20259
August 202519
July 20259
June 20258
May 202515
April 202510
March 20259
February 20254

A total of 426 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202629
December 202528
November 202523
October 202539
September 202546
August 202537
July 202551
June 202528
May 202550
April 202536
March 202521
February 202517

A total of 390 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202640
January 202635
December 202561
November 202536
October 202524
September 202517
August 202521
July 202526
June 202526
May 202531
April 202522
March 202531
February 202520

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20253
November 20253
October 20251
September 20253
August 202511
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 136 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 202515
November 202510
October 20255
September 202515
August 202518
July 202513
June 202510
May 202513
April 20259
March 20257
February 202513

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20255
November 20255
October 20253
September 20254
August 20252
July 20257
June 20251
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
November 20252
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20267
December 20257
November 20254
October 202510
September 202514
August 202523
July 202515
June 20259
May 202512
April 20259
March 202510
February 20253

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20253
November 20255
October 20253
September 20258
August 202510
July 20255
June 20256
May 20256
April 20254
February 20251

High Crime Locations Hyde Park in February 2026

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences10
Theft from the person7
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
2. London Mews (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person10
Other theft2
3. Praed Mews (Map)
Total10
Theft from the person4
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
4. Marylebone Road (Map)
Total8
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Junction Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Robbery1
6. Hermitage Street (Map)
Total8
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Dudley Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
10. A40 (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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