Crime Rate in Maida Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maida Vale

The total recorded crimes in Maida Vale, Westminster, UK in March 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maida Vale crime rate of 0.92 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 Maida Vale, encompassing approximately 119,700 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-39.39% decrease)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
Maida Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chantry Close with total crimes: 21
  • Lanark Road with total crimes: 9
  • Chippenham Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Maida Vale?

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

  • Relative to Westminster:

    • In 2024, Maida Vale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Westminster average, with 777 crimes compared to 13172.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Maida Vale recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Maida Vale had fewer crimes than the Westminster average, with 1,335 crimes compared to 20,560. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Maida Vale recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Maida Vale Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Maida Vale has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 0.92 ranking 15th out of 17 in the Westminster, UK

In 2024, the total Maida Vale crimes were 777. The crime rate of Maida Vale in 2024 was 6.49 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Westminster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Maida Vale were around 1,335 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.15 (year) or 0.93 (month) ranking 15 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
Little Venice93 17709 161,122 16
Pimlico South106 16636 171,096 17
Abbey Road68 18506 18957 18

Maida Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 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 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (29 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (25 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 Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20259
January 20257
December 20248
November 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 20242
June 20242
April 20247

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202521
January 202512
December 202413
November 202423
October 202433
September 202420
August 202417
April 202430

A total of 243 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202533
January 202522
December 202420
November 202429
October 202432
September 202425
August 202426
April 202436

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20253
December 20248
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
August 202412
April 20249

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245

A total of 126 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202511
January 202517
December 202411
November 202410
October 202411
September 202417
August 202416
April 202424

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 202410
October 20247
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202514
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202528
January 202510
December 20245
November 20249
October 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243

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

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

High Crime Locations Maida Vale in March 2025

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

1. Chantry Close (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Lanark Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Chippenham Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Biddulph Road (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Kilburn Park Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Chippenham Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Lanark Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Randolph Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
10. Lanhill Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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