Crime Rate in West End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West End

The total recorded crimes in West End, Westminster, UK in March 2025 are around 13,891 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West End crime rate of 69.77 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 Mar were:

  • Theft from the person: (6642) incidents (-9.99% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2499) incidents (-4.47% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1199) incidents (18.48% increase)
West End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 786
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 708
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 636

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the West End has recorded 13,891 crimes with crime rate of 69.77 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westminster)CrimesRank (Westminster)CrimesRank (Westminster)
St James's12,212 294,079 2165,655 1
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
Maida Vale110 15777 141,335 15
Little Venice93 17709 161,122 16
Pimlico South106 16636 171,096 17
Abbey Road68 18506 18957 18

West End Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Robbery (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (318 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (132 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (7130 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2823 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6894 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 766.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 921 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025640
February 2025703
January 2025593
December 2024921
November 2024900
October 2024788
September 2024779
August 2024731
April 2024839

A total of 2055 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 228.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 328 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025163
February 2025143
January 2025291
December 2024306
November 2024270
October 2024266
September 2024162
August 2024126
April 2024328

A total of 9674 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 806.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1258 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251084
February 2025988
January 20251011
December 20241258
November 2024977
October 20241194
September 20241038
August 2024987
July 202427
June 20242
May 2024132
April 2024976

A total of 1122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 112.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 193 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025193
February 202577
January 2025104
December 2024113
November 2024177
October 2024139
September 2024167
August 2024104
May 20246
April 202442

A total of 64967 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5413.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11406 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256642
February 20257379
January 20257309
December 202411406
November 202410325
October 20247221
September 20244526
August 20242673
July 202436
June 20242
May 2024318
April 20247130

A total of 473 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202554
January 202574
December 202460
November 202418
October 202460
September 202458
August 202422
April 202483

A total of 2556 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 232.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 349 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025302
February 2025247
January 2025196
December 2024269
November 2024278
October 2024253
September 2024339
August 2024215
July 202424
May 202484
April 2024349

A total of 3782 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 420.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 565 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025466
February 2025449
January 2025354
December 2024475
November 2024392
October 2024477
September 2024342
August 2024262
April 2024565

A total of 25369 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2306.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3898 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252499
February 20252616
January 20252764
December 20243742
November 20243898
October 20243400
September 20242331
August 20241236
July 202424
May 202436
April 20242823

A total of 5299 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 441.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 728 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025403
February 2025665
January 2025539
December 2024728
November 2024655
October 2024663
September 2024580
August 2024513
July 202412
June 202424
May 202421
April 2024496

A total of 9740 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1082.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1231 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251199
February 20251012
January 20251032
December 20241210
November 20241171
October 20241231
September 20241230
August 2024497
April 20241158

A total of 1970 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 179.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 301 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025171
February 2025170
January 2025193
December 2024221
November 2024278
October 2024169
September 2024240
August 2024301
July 20249
May 202412
April 2024206

A total of 393 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202560
February 202530
January 202542
December 202460
November 202436
October 202426
September 202458
August 202433
July 20246
April 202442

A total of 128 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 20256
January 202518
December 20246
November 202419
October 202418
September 20246
August 202424
April 20246

High Crime Locations West End in March 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total786
Theft from the person570
Other theft102
Shoplifting60
Criminal damage and arson18
Violence and sexual offences18
Bicycle theft6
Drugs6
Public order6
2. Hills Place (Map)
Total708
Theft from the person462
Shoplifting90
Other theft72
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order18
Other crime12
Robbery12
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Dering Street (Map)
Total636
Theft from the person294
Shoplifting138
Other theft90
Violence and sexual offences60
Robbery18
Possession of weapons12
Public order12
Drugs6
Vehicle crime6
4. Argyll Street (Map)
Total516
Theft from the person324
Other theft72
Anti-social behaviour30
Public order24
Violence and sexual offences24
Robbery18
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson6
Shoplifting6
Vehicle crime6
5. Soho Street (Map)
Total360
Theft from the person216
Anti-social behaviour36
Shoplifting36
Other theft24
Robbery18
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
6. Glasshouse Street (Map)
Total318
Theft from the person162
Other theft78
Shoplifting48
Robbery12
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. A401 (Map)
Total306
Theft from the person174
Other theft48
Robbery42
Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
8. Nightclub (Map)
Total294
Theft from the person162
Other theft36
Violence and sexual offences30
Shoplifting24
Drugs12
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime6
Public order6
Robbery6
Vehicle crime6
9. Shaftesbury Avenue (Map)
Total276
Theft from the person222
Other theft30
Anti-social behaviour6
Robbery6
Vehicle crime6
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Little Marlborough Street (Map)
Total270
Theft from the person120
Shoplifting78
Other theft48
Public order12
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences6

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