Crime Rate in Little Venice: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Little Venice

The total recorded crimes in Little Venice, Westminster, UK in May 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little Venice 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 Little Venice, encompassing approximately 85,010 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-34.48% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
Little Venice Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elizabeth Close with total crimes: 28
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area 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 areas in the Westminster.

    • 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 areas in the Westminster.

  • 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 May 2025 the Little Venice has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 1.24 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Little Venice)CrimesRank (Little Venice)CrimesRank (Little Venice)
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
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
Pimlico South97 17636 171,096 17
Abbey Road59 18506 18957 18

Little Venice Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20258
February 202510
January 20258
December 20245
November 20249
October 202417
September 202414
August 202416

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202513
March 202521
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202515
March 202520
February 202518
January 202513
December 202413
November 202421
October 202418
September 202420
August 202421
July 20241

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202529
March 202514
February 202520
January 202522
December 202411
November 202426
October 202426
September 202420
August 202418

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 202412
November 202412
October 202412
September 202410
August 20244
May 20241

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 71 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20258
January 20258
December 202412
November 20249
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244
May 20242

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Elizabeth Close (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting24
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
4. Gilpin Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Clifton Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Newcastle Place (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Vehicle crime1
7. Crompton Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lanark Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Clifton Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hall Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

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