Crime Rate in Lancaster Gate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lancaster Gate

The total recorded crimes in Lancaster Gate, Westminster, UK in May 2025 are around 259 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lancaster Gate crime rate of 1.63 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (65) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Other theft: (46) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (34) incidents (112.50% increase)
Lancaster Gate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bayswater with total crimes: 18
  • London Street with total crimes: 18
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13

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 areas in the Westminster.

    • 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 areas in the Westminster.

  • 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 May 2025 the Lancaster Gate has recorded 259 crimes with crime rate of 1.63 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lancaster Gate)CrimesRank (Lancaster Gate)CrimesRank (Lancaster Gate)
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
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
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

Lancaster Gate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (36 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202520
March 202519
February 20256
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
May 20246

A total of 448 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202536
March 202526
February 202540
January 202530
December 202460
November 202440
October 202452
September 202442
August 202427
July 20245
May 202444

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256
January 202518
December 202410
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241
May 20248

A total of 338 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202528
March 202531
February 202524
January 202539
December 202437
November 202432
October 202435
September 202424
August 202437
July 20248
May 202412

A total of 450 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202545
March 202542
February 202530
January 202540
December 202434
November 202431
October 202459
September 202442
August 202462

A total of 312 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202516
March 202519
February 202528
January 202518
December 202438
November 202426
October 202440
September 202429
August 202427
July 20245
May 202432

A total of 132 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202511
March 202513
February 202510
January 202514
December 202416
November 202410
October 202415
September 202417
August 20248

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 20259
February 202511
January 20257
December 202412
November 202417
October 202415
September 20249
August 202415
July 20244
May 202412

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 202411
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20259
February 202512
January 20255
December 20249
November 20247
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20258
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246
May 20242

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20259
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 202412
October 202419
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243

High Crime Locations Lancaster Gate in May 2025

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

1. Bayswater (Map)
Total18
Other theft4
Shoplifting4
Public order3
Theft from the person3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Robbery1
2. London Street (Map)
Total18
Other theft5
Theft from the person4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Leinster Place (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Spring Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour9
Burglary1
7. Paddington (Map)
Total10
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
8. Elms Mews (Map)
Total8
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Lancaster Mews (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Other theft2
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cleveland Gardens (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery2
Other theft1

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