Crime Rate in Regent's Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Regent's Park

The total recorded crimes in Regent's Park, Westminster, UK in May 2025 are around 266 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Regent's Park crime rate of 1.12 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 Regent's Park, encompassing approximately 237,385 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (110.34% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (55) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (31.03% increase)
Regent's Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • A501 with total crimes: 27
  • Siddons Lane with total crimes: 21
  • Baker Street with total crimes: 18

How safe is Regent's Park?

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

  • Relative to Westminster:

    • In 2024, Regent's Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Westminster average, with 1878 crimes compared to 13172.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Regent's Park witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Westminster.

    • In 2023, Regent's Park had fewer crimes than the Westminster average, with 3,975 crimes compared to 20,560. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Regent's Park witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Westminster.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Westminster, Regent's Park has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Regent's Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Regent's Park has recorded 266 crimes with crime rate of 1.11 ranking 7th out of 17 in the Westminster, UK

In 2024, the total Regent's Park crimes were 1,878. The crime rate of Regent's Park in 2024 was 11.33 (year) or 0.94 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Westminster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Regent's Park were around 3,975 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.88 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Westminster.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Regent's Park)CrimesRank (Regent's Park)CrimesRank (Regent's Park)
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
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

Regent's Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (55 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (60 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (59 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (44 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In October 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (50 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (48 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 386 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202529
March 202527
February 202525
January 202534
December 202432
November 202446
October 202446
September 202461
August 202425

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 381 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202526
March 202543
February 202529
January 202523
December 202461
November 202423
October 202449
September 202440
August 202448
July 20243
May 202413

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20253
March 202514
February 202511
January 202517
December 202415
November 202411
October 202410
September 20247
August 202414

A total of 462 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202560
March 202539
February 202550
January 202539
December 202448
November 202457
October 202438
September 202450
August 202433
July 20245
May 20246

A total of 331 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202580
March 202527
February 202522
January 202544
December 202423
November 202427
October 202419
September 202423
August 202410
July 20241

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 386 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202529
March 202559
February 202536
January 202535
December 202434
November 202433
October 202433
September 202438
August 202441
July 20243
May 20247

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202519
March 202511
February 202517
January 20256
December 202411
November 202415
October 202431
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 77 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20259
February 20253
January 20259
December 20248
November 202410
October 20249
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 202412
November 20245
October 20248
September 202410
August 20245
May 20242

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 202511
February 20256
January 20254
December 202411
November 202417
October 20248
September 202410
August 20248
July 20245
May 202412

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Regent's Park in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Regent's Park postcode area is presented below.

1. A501 (Map)
Total27
Other theft12
Shoplifting9
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Siddons Lane (Map)
Total21
Other theft9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
3. Baker Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting5
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Charles Lane (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting16
Bicycle theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Robbery1
6. Cochrane Mews (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Burglary1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gloucester Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary3
8. St Ann'S Terrace (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Cochrane Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Melcombe Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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