Crime Rate in West End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West End

The total recorded crimes in West End, Westminster, UK in July 2025 are around 11,923 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West End crime rate of 59.89 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 West End, encompassing approximately 199,088 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Theft from the person: (4051) incidents (1.05% increase)
  • Other theft: (3224) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1107) incidents (15.31% increase)
West End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hills Place with total crimes: 696
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 684
  • Soho Street with total crimes: 558

How safe is West End?

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

  • Relative to Westminster:

    • In 2024, West End reported a higher crime volume than the Westminster average, with 109,811 crimes compared to 13,172. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, West End witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Westminster.

    • In 2023, West End experienced a greater number of crimes than the Westminster average, with 149,761 crimes compared to 20,560. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, West End witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Westminster.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Westminster, West End has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

West End Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the West End has recorded 11,923 crimes with crime rate of 0.09 ranking 1th out of 17 in the Westminster, UK

In 2024, the total West End crimes were 109,811. The crime rate of West End in 2024 was 551.57 (year) or 45.96 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Westminster.

In 2023, the total crimes in West End were around 149,761 crimes with yearly crime rate of 752.23 (year) or 62.69 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Westminster.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West End)CrimesRank (West End)CrimesRank (West End)
St James's10,681 294,079 2165,655 1
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
Maida Vale177 12777 141,335 15
Queen's Park109 16742 151,398 13
Pimlico South116 14636 171,096 17
Little Venice101 17709 161,122 16
Abbey Road91 18506 18957 18

West End Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4051 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3224 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (4009 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3063 cases).

In May 2025, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (4073 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2869 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (5222 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2817 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (6642 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2499 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7379 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2616 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (7309 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2764 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11406 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3742 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (10325 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3898 cases).

In October 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (7221 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3400 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (4526 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2331 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (2673 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1236 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9460 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 788.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 948 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025948
June 2025837
May 2025821
April 2025799
March 2025640
February 2025703
January 2025593
December 2024921
November 2024900
October 2024788
September 2024779
August 2024731

A total of 74836 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6236.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11406 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254051
June 20254009
May 20254073
April 20255222
March 20256642
February 20257379
January 20257309
December 202411406
November 202410325
October 20247221
September 20244526
August 20242673

A total of 4479 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 373.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 485 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025181
June 2025159
May 2025485
April 2025437
March 2025466
February 2025449
January 2025354
December 2024475
November 2024392
October 2024477
September 2024342
August 2024262

A total of 12632 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1052.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1258 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251107
June 2025960
May 20251090
April 2025938
March 20251084
February 2025988
January 20251011
December 20241258
November 2024977
October 20241194
September 20241038
August 2024987

A total of 34459 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2871.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3898 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253224
June 20253063
May 20252869
April 20252817
March 20252499
February 20252616
January 20252764
December 20243742
November 20243898
October 20243400
September 20242331
August 20241236

A total of 2734 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 227.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 345 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025151
June 2025273
May 2025345
April 2025238
March 2025163
February 2025143
January 2025291
December 2024306
November 2024270
October 2024266
September 2024162
August 2024126

A total of 1501 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 125.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 193 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025117
June 2025107
May 202513
April 2025190
March 2025193
February 202577
January 2025104
December 2024113
November 2024177
October 2024139
September 2024167
August 2024104

A total of 13008 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1084.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1231 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251060
June 20251127
May 20251119
April 20251120
March 20251199
February 20251012
January 20251032
December 20241210
November 20241171
October 20241231
September 20241230
August 2024497

A total of 6791 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 565.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 728 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025582
June 2025447
May 2025502
April 2025514
March 2025403
February 2025665
January 2025539
December 2024728
November 2024655
October 2024663
September 2024580
August 2024513

A total of 554 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202572
June 202537
May 202548
April 202552
March 202560
February 202530
January 202542
December 202460
November 202436
October 202426
September 202458
August 202433

A total of 646 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202556
May 202569
April 202576
March 202544
February 202554
January 202574
December 202460
November 202418
October 202460
September 202458
August 202422

A total of 2566 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 213.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 338 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025120
June 2025338
May 2025176
April 2025189
March 2025171
February 2025170
January 2025193
December 2024221
November 2024278
October 2024169
September 2024240
August 2024301

A total of 3033 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 252.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 339 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025252
June 2025241
May 2025217
April 2025224
March 2025302
February 2025247
January 2025196
December 2024269
November 2024278
October 2024253
September 2024339
August 2024215

A total of 181 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202527
May 20256
April 202523
March 202525
February 20256
January 202518
December 20246
November 202419
October 202418
September 20246
August 202424

High Crime Locations West End in July 2025

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

1. Hills Place (Map)
Total696
Theft from the person342
Other theft186
Shoplifting60
Anti-social behaviour54
Robbery36
Drugs6
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total684
Theft from the person390
Other theft234
Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting12
Drugs6
Public order6
3. Soho Street (Map)
Total558
Theft from the person300
Other theft126
Anti-social behaviour42
Shoplifting36
Violence and sexual offences24
Public order18
Robbery12
4. Argyll Street (Map)
Total390
Theft from the person156
Other theft90
Violence and sexual offences48
Anti-social behaviour30
Robbery30
Public order18
Shoplifting12
Drugs6
5. Dering Street (Map)
Total366
Theft from the person174
Other theft78
Shoplifting54
Public order18
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson12
Bicycle theft6
Drugs6
6. Glasshouse Street (Map)
Total270
Other theft120
Theft from the person66
Shoplifting30
Robbery24
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
7. Little Marlborough Street (Map)
Total258
Shoplifting114
Other theft66
Theft from the person54
Violence and sexual offences12
Other crime6
Robbery6
8. Great Windmill Street (Map)
Total240
Other theft90
Theft from the person72
Violence and sexual offences42
Robbery18
Other crime12
Burglary6
9. Denman Street (Map)
Total222
Other theft84
Theft from the person54
Anti-social behaviour24
Violence and sexual offences24
Robbery12
Shoplifting12
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total192
Other theft66
Theft from the person60
Violence and sexual offences36
Anti-social behaviour12
Drugs12
Robbery6

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