Crime Rate in Westbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westbourne

The total recorded crimes in Westbourne, Westminster, UK in March 2025 are around 127 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westbourne crime rate of 0.72 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (39.39% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (2.63% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Westbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alfred Road with total crimes: 16
  • Western Mews with total crimes: 16
  • Bourne Terrace with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Westbourne has recorded 127 crimes with crime rate of 0.36 ranking 12th out of 17 in the Westminster, UK

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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westminster)CrimesRank (Westminster)CrimesRank (Westminster)
St James's12,212 294,079 2165,655 1
West End13,891 1109,811 1149,761 2
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
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

Westbourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 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 38 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 202410
November 20244
October 202411
September 20248
August 20245
April 20243

A total of 327 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202538
January 202528
December 202438
November 202434
October 202436
September 202436
August 202441
April 202437

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20249
November 20245
October 20247
September 20249
August 20248
April 20245

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 20249
August 202411
April 20247

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 202411
October 20247
September 20248
August 202411
April 20241

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202533
January 202526
December 202438
November 202428
October 202434
September 202422
August 202442
April 202419

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 20248
October 202411
September 20246
August 20248
April 20248

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 202418
April 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 202429
April 20243

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

High Crime Locations Westbourne in March 2025

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

1. Alfred Road (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Western Mews (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Bourne Terrace (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Clearwell Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Lapworth Court (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
6. Cirencester Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. A4207 (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Barnwood Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Woodchester Square (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
10. Senior Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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