Crime Rate in Westbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westbourne

The total recorded crimes in Westbourne, Westminster, UK in February 2026 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westbourne crime rate of 0.54 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 Westbourne, encompassing approximately 176,054 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Westbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alfred Road with total crimes: 9
  • Western Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Cirencester Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Westbourne?

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

  • Relative to Westminster:

    • In 2024, Westbourne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Westminster average, with 870 crimes compared to 13172.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Westbourne recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Westminster.

    • In 2023, Westbourne had fewer crimes than the Westminster average, with 1,351 crimes compared to 20,560. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Westbourne recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Westminster.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Westminster, Westbourne has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Westbourne Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Westbourne crimes were 870. The crime rate of Westbourne in 2024 was 4.94 (year) or 0.41 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Westminster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westbourne were around 1,351 crimes with yearly crime rate of 7.67 (year) or 0.64 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Westminster.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Westbourne)CrimesRank (Westbourne)CrimesRank (Westbourne)
St James'sNA NA94,079 2165,655 1
West EndNA NA109,811 1149,761 2
MaryleboneNA NA12,577 319,709 3
Vincent SquareNA NA2,652 54,493 4
Knightsbridge & BelgraviaNA NA2,813 43,431 7
Lancaster GateNA NA2,056 74,035 5
Regent's ParkNA NA1,878 83,975 6
Pimlico NorthNA NA2,093 63,098 8
BayswaterNA NA1,473 92,417 9
Hyde ParkNA NA1,314 102,336 10
Church StreetNA NA1,298 112,325 11
Harrow RoadNA NA806 131,579 12
Queen's ParkNA NA742 151,398 13
Maida ValeNA NA777 141,335 15
Little VeniceNA NA709 161,122 16
Pimlico SouthNA NA636 171,096 17
Abbey RoadNA NA506 18957 18

Westbourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (73 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (50 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202612
December 20253
November 20258
October 202512
September 202512
August 202514
July 20257
June 202512
May 20256
April 20258
March 20253
February 20258

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20252
November 20253
October 20252
September 20254
August 20258
July 20257
June 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
November 20251
September 20251
August 20253
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 425 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202629
January 202625
December 202533
November 202528
October 202537
September 202531
August 202534
July 202523
June 202542
May 202538
April 202526
March 202546
February 202533

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20265
December 20252
November 20255
October 20251
September 20253
August 20257
July 20252
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 487 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.46 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 202634
December 202531
November 202536
October 202549
September 202542
August 202534
July 202539
June 202550
May 202529
April 202542
March 202539
February 202538

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 202613
December 20254
November 202511
October 20254
September 20255
August 20255
July 20256
June 202511
May 20256
April 20257
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20267
December 202518
November 20256
October 202512
September 202511
August 202511
July 20258
June 202514
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20263
December 20257
November 20257
October 20259
September 20259
August 20255
July 20256
June 20259
May 20258
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 137 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20254
November 20257
October 20258
September 20253
August 202573
July 20256
June 20258
May 202511
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20254
November 20252
October 20252
September 20253
August 20253
July 20257
June 20257
May 20253
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20253
October 20252
August 20253
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
August 20254
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20251
August 20251
June 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Westbourne in February 2026

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

1. Alfred Road (Map)
Total9
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Western Mews (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Cirencester Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. A4207 (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
5. Braden Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
6. Bourne Terrace (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. A404 (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Elmfield Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Woodchester Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Clearwell Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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