Crime Rate in Maida Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maida Vale

The total recorded crimes in Maida Vale, Westminster, UK in July 2025 are around 177 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maida Vale crime rate of 1.48 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-8.89% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-31.43% decrease)
Maida Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chantry Close with total crimes: 45
  • Chippenham Road with total crimes: 16
  • Widley Road with total crimes: 14

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 areas in the Westminster.

    • 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 areas in the Westminster.

  • 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 July 2025 the Maida Vale has recorded 177 crimes with crime rate of 1.48 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maida Vale)CrimesRank (Maida Vale)CrimesRank (Maida Vale)
St James's10,681 294,079 2165,655 1
West End11,923 1109,811 1149,761 2
Marylebone2,033 312,577 319,709 3
Vincent Square593 42,652 54,493 4
Knightsbridge & Belgravia409 52,813 43,431 7
Lancaster Gate261 82,056 74,035 5
Regent's Park319 61,878 83,975 6
Pimlico North280 72,093 63,098 8
Bayswater225 101,473 92,417 9
Hyde Park251 91,314 102,336 10
Church Street195 111,298 112,325 11
Harrow Road141 13806 131,579 12
Westbourne114 15870 121,351 14
Queen's Park109 16742 151,398 13
Pimlico South116 14636 171,096 17
Little Venice101 17709 161,122 16
Abbey Road91 18506 18957 18

Maida Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (45 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202530
May 20259
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 202410
October 20247
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 344 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202545
May 202530
April 202521
March 202520
February 202533
January 202522
December 202420
November 202429
October 202432
September 202425
August 202426

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
January 20254
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20253
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20253
December 20248
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 202514
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20255
April 20258
March 20257
February 20257
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202510
April 202510
March 202515
February 20259
January 20257
December 20248
November 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
September 20242

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 202511
April 202517
March 20259
February 202511
January 202517
December 202411
November 202410
October 202411
September 202417
August 202416

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202535
May 202541
April 202525
March 202524
February 202521
January 202512
December 202413
November 202423
October 202433
September 202420
August 202417

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241

A total of 235 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202544
May 202559
April 202530
March 202515
February 202528
January 202510
December 20245
November 20249
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20257
April 20258
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

High Crime Locations Maida Vale in July 2025

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

1. Chantry Close (Map)
Total45
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. Chippenham Road (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Widley Road (Map)
Total14
Drugs14
4. Lanark Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Kilburn Park Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Shirland Road (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Elgin Mews North (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Maple Mews (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Andover Place (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Randolph Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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