Crime in Hyde Park: statistics, rates and trends
2,490 crimes were recorded in Hyde Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 269.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hyde Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Hyde Park
- Types of crime in Hyde Park
- Hyde Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hyde Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hyde Park
- Population and deprivation in Hyde Park
- Questions about crime in Hyde Park
- About this data
2,490 crimes were recorded in Hyde Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 269.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 527 reports (21% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hyde Park has the 100th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hyde Park | Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,490 | 87,349 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 269.6 | 416.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 9,237 | 209,996 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hyde Park was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,490 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (2,193). Over the whole period it rose 10%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,490 | 269.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,386 | 258.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,483 | 268.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,267 | 245.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,193 | 237.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,393 | 259.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,255 | 244.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,455 | 265.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,259 | 244.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 264 |
| June 2026 | 232 |
| May 2026 | 180 |
| April 2026 | 202 |
| March 2026 | 153 |
| February 2026 | 152 |
| January 2026 | 166 |
| December 2025 | 229 |
| November 2025 | 208 |
| October 2025 | 218 |
| September 2025 | 233 |
| August 2025 | 253 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hyde Park over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, other theft, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in bicycle theft (+36%) and burglary (+20%). The largest falls were in robbery (-37%) and criminal damage and arson (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 527 | 57.1 | 1.67 | +3% |
| Other theft | 429 | 46.4 | 7.26 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 390 | 42.2 | 2.75 | -2% |
| Theft from the person | 361 | 39.1 | 23.14 | +6% |
| Burglary | 133 | 14.4 | 4.07 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 117 | 12.7 | 2.57 | +9% |
| Drugs | 115 | 12.4 | 3.81 | +12% |
| Public order | 111 | 12.0 | 1.81 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 9.2 | 1.36 | -22% |
| Bicycle theft | 64 | 6.9 | 8.42 | +36% |
| Robbery | 62 | 6.7 | 4.97 | -37% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 4.7 | 0.56 | -14% |
| Other crime | 39 | 4.2 | 2.00 | +179% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.5 | 1.56 | +56% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hyde Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hyde Park recorded 527 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 21.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hyde Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hyde Park recorded 429 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 17.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hyde Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hyde Park recorded 390 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hyde Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hyde Park recorded 361 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hyde Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hyde Park recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hyde Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hyde Park recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hyde Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hyde Park recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hyde Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hyde Park recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hyde Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hyde Park recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hyde Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hyde Park recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hyde Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hyde Park recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hyde Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hyde Park recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hyde Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hyde Park recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 179% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hyde Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hyde Park recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hyde Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hyde Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hyde Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Gate | 2,751 | 243.7 | -10% |
| Church Street | 2,156 | 176.5 | -35% |
| Marylebone | 9,442 | 647.0 | +140% |
| Little Venice | 1,185 | 107.3 | -60% |
| Bayswater | 2,705 | 219.9 | -18% |
| Regent's Park | 2,446 | 188.5 | -30% |
| Westbourne | 1,535 | 131.6 | -51% |
| Abbey Road | 963 | 75.9 | -72% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hyde Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 386 |
| On or near Parking Area | 145 |
| On or near Junction Place | 110 |
| On or near London Mews | 104 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 99 |
| On or near Marylebone Road | 79 |
| On or near North Wharf Road | 77 |
| On or near Praed Mews | 77 |
| On or near Norfolk Square Mews | 74 |
| On or near Connaught Place | 69 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hyde Park over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,192 | 47.9% |
| Not recorded | 390 | 15.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 320 | 12.9% |
| Under investigation | 282 | 11.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 132 | 5.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 85 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
Hyde Park has an estimated population of 9,237. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hyde Park sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hyde Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 77.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.0% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% |
| Private rented homes | 53.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
Is Hyde Park a safe place to live?
Hyde Park recorded 269.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hyde Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 527 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (429).
Is crime in Hyde Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hyde Park was up 4% on the year before: 2,490 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,386 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hyde Park?
Hyde Park is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hyde Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.