Crime in Bayswater: statistics, rates and trends
2,697 crimes were recorded in Bayswater in the 12 months to August 2026, 219.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bayswater at a glance
- Crime trends in Bayswater
- Types of crime in Bayswater
- Bayswater compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bayswater
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bayswater
- Demographics of Bayswater
- Questions about crime in Bayswater
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (777), violence and sexual offences (452) and shoplifting (269) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 162nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Bayswater | Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,697 | 86,028 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 219.2 | 409.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 12,302 | 209,996 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bayswater peaked in the year to August 2019 (3,219 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (2,483). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,697 | 219.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,749 | 223.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,511 | 204.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,583 | 210.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,483 | 201.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,618 | 212.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,805 | 228.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,219 | 261.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,727 | 221.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 319 |
| July 2026 | 211 |
| June 2026 | 206 |
| May 2026 | 200 |
| April 2026 | 211 |
| March 2026 | 210 |
| February 2026 | 202 |
| January 2026 | 220 |
| December 2025 | 217 |
| November 2025 | 212 |
| October 2025 | 267 |
| September 2025 | 222 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bayswater recorded notably more theft from the person (7.9 times the national rate), bicycle theft (6.0 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (4.1 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (24% below). On the year before, theft from the person rose from 130 to 163 and shoplifting rose from 229 to 269, while criminal damage and arson fell from 106 to 63 and robbery fell from 66 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 777 | 63.2 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 452 | 36.7 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 269 | 21.9 | 8.5 | +17% |
| Other theft | 263 | 21.4 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Theft from the person | 163 | 13.2 | 1.7 | +25% |
| Burglary | 162 | 13.2 | 3.6 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 157 | 12.8 | 5.0 | -9% |
| Drugs | 141 | 11.5 | 3.3 | -7% |
| Public order | 115 | 9.3 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -41% |
| Bicycle theft | 61 | 5.0 | 0.8 | -18% |
| Robbery | 43 | 3.5 | 1.4 | -35% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bayswater; the highest is Hyde Park (265.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Queen's Park, Westminster (101.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bayswater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne | 1,497 | 128.3 | -41% |
| Lancaster Gate | 2,739 | 242.6 | +11% |
| Little Venice | 1,164 | 105.4 | -52% |
| Harrow Road | 1,773 | 166.9 | -24% |
| Maida Vale | 1,898 | 142.6 | -35% |
| Hyde Park | 2,455 | 265.8 | +21% |
| Church Street | 2,160 | 176.8 | -19% |
| Queen's Park | 1,265 | 101.4 | -54% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Bayswater over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (199).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 199 |
| On or near Inver Court | 176 |
| On or near Inverness Mews | 138 |
| On or near Inverness Place | 132 |
| On or near A4206 | 113 |
| On or near Orsett Terrace | 93 |
| On or near Supermarket | 91 |
| On or near Chepstow Road | 68 |
| On or near Hatherley Grove | 62 |
| On or near Queensway | 62 |
Of the 1,920 crimes in Bayswater with a recorded outcome, 56% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 777 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,077 | 56.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 320 | 16.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 266 | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 94 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 84 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Bayswater has an estimated population of 12,302 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (68%, against 23%), more private renting (52%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (68%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bayswater average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bayswater | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 68.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 68.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 31.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 52.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bayswater a safe place to live?
Bayswater recorded 219.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 162nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Bayswater?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 777 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (452).
Is crime in Bayswater going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bayswater was down 2% on the year before: 2,697 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,749 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bayswater?
About 12,302 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bayswater?
Bayswater is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.