Crime Rate in Little Venice: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Little Venice

The total recorded crimes in Little Venice, Westminster, UK in March 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little Venice crime rate of 1.09 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 Little Venice, encompassing approximately 85,010 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Little Venice Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elizabeth Close with total crimes: 23
  • Lanark Road with total crimes: 7
  • Newcastle Place with total crimes: 5

How safe is Little Venice?

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

  • Relative to Westminster:

    • In 2024, Little Venice demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Westminster average, with 709 crimes compared to 13172.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Little Venice recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Little Venice had fewer crimes than the Westminster average, with 1,122 crimes compared to 20,560. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Little Venice recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Little Venice Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Little Venice has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 1.09 ranking 17th out of 17 in the Westminster, UK

In 2024, the total Little Venice crimes were 709. The crime rate of Little Venice in 2024 was 8.34 (year) or 0.70 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Westminster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Little Venice were around 1,122 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.20 (year) or 1.10 (month) ranking 16 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
Lancaster Gate196 92,056 74,035 5
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
Pimlico South106 16636 171,096 17
Abbey Road68 18506 18957 18

Little Venice Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202520
January 202522
December 202411
November 202426
October 202426
September 202420
August 202418
April 202421

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202510
January 20258
December 20245
November 20249
October 202417
September 202414
August 202416
April 20249

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202518
January 202513
December 202413
November 202421
October 202418
September 202420
August 202421
July 20241
April 202418

A total of 72 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 20258
December 202412
November 20249
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 20243
August 20247
April 20247

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
April 20244

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241
April 20248

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 202412
November 202412
October 202412
September 202410
August 20244
May 20241
April 202415

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Little Venice in March 2025

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

1. Elizabeth Close (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting20
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lanark Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Newcastle Place (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hall Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Crompton Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Clifton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cuthbert Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Police Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
9. Paddington Green (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Castellain Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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