Crime Rate in West End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West End

The total recorded crimes in West End, Westminster, UK in May 2025 are around 11,833 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West End crime rate of 59.44 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 May were:

  • Theft from the person: (4073) incidents (-22.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2869) incidents (1.85% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1119) incidents (-0.09% decrease)
West End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 654
  • Hills Place with total crimes: 522
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 414

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 May 2025 the West End has recorded 11,833 crimes with crime rate of 0.10 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West End)CrimesRank (West End)CrimesRank (West End)
St James's10,122 294,079 2165,655 1
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
Regent's Park266 71,878 83,975 6
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

West End Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4139 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 413.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 485 reported cases.

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

A total of 10726 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 825.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1258 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251090
April 2025938
March 20251084
February 2025988
January 20251011
December 20241258
November 2024977
October 20241194
September 20241038
August 2024987
July 202427
June 20242
May 2024132

A total of 28232 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2352.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3898 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252869
April 20252817
March 20252499
February 20252616
January 20252764
December 20243742
November 20243898
October 20243400
September 20242331
August 20241236
July 202424
May 202436

A total of 67132 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5164.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11406 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254073
April 20255222
March 20256642
February 20257379
January 20257309
December 202411406
November 202410325
October 20247221
September 20244526
August 20242673
July 202436
June 20242
May 2024318

A total of 7675 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 767.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 921 reported cases.

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

A total of 2310 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 231.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 345 reported cases.

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

A total of 1283 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 116.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 193 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 2025190
March 2025193
February 202577
January 2025104
December 2024113
November 2024177
October 2024139
September 2024167
August 2024104
May 20246

A total of 2648 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 220.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 339 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025217
April 2025224
March 2025302
February 2025247
January 2025196
December 2024269
November 2024278
October 2024253
September 2024339
August 2024215
July 202424
May 202484

A total of 535 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 76 reported cases.

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

A total of 10821 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1082.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1231 reported cases.

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

A total of 451 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202552
March 202560
February 202530
January 202542
December 202460
November 202436
October 202426
September 202458
August 202433
July 20246

A total of 151 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 25 reported cases.

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

A total of 2129 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 177.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 301 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025176
April 2025189
March 2025171
February 2025170
January 2025193
December 2024221
November 2024278
October 2024169
September 2024240
August 2024301
July 20249
May 202412

A total of 5819 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 447.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 728 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025502
April 2025514
March 2025403
February 2025665
January 2025539
December 2024728
November 2024655
October 2024663
September 2024580
August 2024513
July 202412
June 202424
May 202421

High Crime Locations West End in May 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total654
Theft from the person396
Other theft192
Violence and sexual offences30
Shoplifting18
Robbery12
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Hills Place (Map)
Total522
Theft from the person210
Shoplifting126
Other theft72
Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour36
Bicycle theft12
Public order12
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson6
3. Dering Street (Map)
Total414
Theft from the person228
Violence and sexual offences60
Shoplifting54
Other theft42
Robbery12
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary6
Drugs6
4. Argyll Street (Map)
Total402
Theft from the person222
Other theft102
Anti-social behaviour24
Violence and sexual offences24
Burglary12
Bicycle theft6
Robbery6
Vehicle crime6
5. Soho Street (Map)
Total342
Theft from the person156
Other theft66
Shoplifting36
Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour18
Drugs18
Other crime6
Public order6
Robbery6
6. Glasshouse Street (Map)
Total258
Other theft84
Theft from the person78
Shoplifting60
Anti-social behaviour12
Burglary6
Drugs6
Robbery6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Princes Street (Map)
Total258
Other theft84
Violence and sexual offences54
Theft from the person42
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order12
Shoplifting12
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs6
Other crime6
Vehicle crime6
8. Great Windmill Street (Map)
Total246
Theft from the person114
Other theft72
Violence and sexual offences36
Robbery12
Burglary6
Drugs6
9. Denman Street (Map)
Total216
Other theft72
Theft from the person60
Shoplifting36
Anti-social behaviour18
Drugs12
Public order12
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Great Chapel Street (Map)
Total216
Theft from the person84
Anti-social behaviour30
Other theft30
Violence and sexual offences30
Robbery12
Shoplifting12
Bicycle theft6
Burglary6
Vehicle crime6

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