Crime Rate in Lancaster Gate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lancaster Gate

The total recorded crimes in Lancaster Gate, Westminster, UK in March 2025 are around 196 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lancaster Gate crime rate of 1.24 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 Lancaster Gate, encompassing approximately 158,629 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (29.17% increase)
  • Other theft: (26) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
Lancaster Gate Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Street with total crimes: 14
  • Bayswater with total crimes: 13
  • Paddington with total crimes: 10

How safe is Lancaster Gate?

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

  • Relative to Westminster:

    • In 2024, Lancaster Gate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Westminster average, with 2056 crimes compared to 13172.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Lancaster Gate witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Lancaster Gate had fewer crimes than the Westminster average, with 4,035 crimes compared to 20,560. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Lancaster Gate witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lancaster Gate Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Lancaster Gate has recorded 196 crimes with crime rate of 1.24 ranking 9th out of 17 in the Westminster, UK

In 2024, the total Lancaster Gate crimes were 2,056. The crime rate of Lancaster Gate in 2024 was 12.96 (year) or 1.08 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Westminster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lancaster Gate were around 4,035 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.44 (year) or 2.12 (month) ranking 5 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
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
Church Street179 101,298 112,325 11
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

Lancaster Gate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (52 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (42 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 (37 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (88 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (70 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202511
January 20257
December 202412
November 202417
October 202415
September 20249
August 202415
July 20244
May 202412
April 202419

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
January 20255
December 20249
November 20247
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
April 202413

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202524
January 202539
December 202437
November 202432
October 202435
September 202424
August 202437
July 20248
May 202412
April 202448

A total of 378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202530
January 202540
December 202434
November 202431
October 202459
September 202442
August 202462
April 202438

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 202412
October 202419
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 20256
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
May 20246
April 202420

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 202518
December 202410
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241
May 20248
April 202413

A total of 332 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202528
January 202518
December 202438
November 202426
October 202440
September 202429
August 202427
July 20245
May 202432
April 202470

A total of 454 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202540
January 202530
December 202460
November 202440
October 202452
September 202442
August 202427
July 20245
May 202444
April 202488

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

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 202411
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202510
January 202514
December 202416
November 202410
October 202415
September 202417
August 20248
April 20249

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20244
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244

High Crime Locations Lancaster Gate in March 2025

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

1. London Street (Map)
Total14
Theft from the person5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Bayswater (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Paddington (Map)
Total10
Other theft5
Theft from the person3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Craven Hill Gardens (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
5. Talbot Square (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Bishop'S Bridge Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
7. Kingdom Street (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Cleveland Gardens (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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