Crime in Hyde Park: statistics, rates and trends
2,455 crimes were recorded in Hyde Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 265.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hyde Park
- Questions about crime in Hyde Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (528), other theft (420) and anti-social behaviour (385) made up 54% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 105th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Hyde Park | Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,455 | 86,028 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 265.8 | 409.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 9,237 | 209,996 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hyde Park peaked in the year to August 2024 (2,457 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (2,231). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,455 | 265.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,442 | 264.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,457 | 266.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,288 | 247.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,231 | 241.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,325 | 251.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,299 | 248.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,421 | 262.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,254 | 244.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 218 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hyde Park recorded notably more theft from the person (23.0 times the national rate), bicycle theft (8.1 times the national rate) and other theft (7.1 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (40% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 25 to 41 and bicycle theft rose from 49 to 62, while criminal damage and arson fell from 113 to 74 and robbery fell from 93 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 528 | 57.2 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Other theft | 420 | 45.5 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 385 | 41.7 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Theft from the person | 357 | 38.6 | 1.7 | +7% |
| Burglary | 129 | 14.0 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 113 | 12.2 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Drugs | 112 | 12.1 | 3.3 | +1% |
| Public order | 106 | 11.5 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 8.0 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Robbery | 64 | 6.9 | 1.4 | -31% |
| Bicycle theft | 62 | 6.7 | 0.8 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 5.1 | 8.5 | +2% |
| Other crime | 41 | 4.4 | 2.1 | +64% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hyde Park; the highest is Marylebone (643.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Abbey Road (74.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hyde Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Gate | 2,739 | 242.6 | -9% |
| Church Street | 2,160 | 176.8 | -33% |
| Marylebone | 9,393 | 643.6 | +142% |
| Little Venice | 1,164 | 105.4 | -60% |
| Bayswater | 2,697 | 219.2 | -18% |
| Regent's Park | 2,418 | 186.4 | -30% |
| Westbourne | 1,497 | 128.3 | -52% |
| Abbey Road | 950 | 74.9 | -72% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Hyde Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (380).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 380 |
| On or near Parking Area | 146 |
| On or near Junction Place | 114 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 104 |
| On or near London Mews | 102 |
| On or near North Wharf Road | 77 |
| On or near Marylebone Road | 76 |
| On or near Praed Mews | 75 |
| On or near Norfolk Square Mews | 72 |
| On or near Connaught Place | 67 |
Of the 2,070 crimes in Hyde Park 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 385 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,166 | 56.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 318 | 15.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 290 | 14.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 117 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 92 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.0% | 1.3% |
Hyde Park has an estimated population of 9,237 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (68%, against 23%), more private renting (54%, against 20%) and more students (19.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hyde Park average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hyde Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 19.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 60.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 68.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 53.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hyde Park a safe place to live?
Hyde Park recorded 265.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 105th 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 Hyde Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 528 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (420).
Is crime in Hyde Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hyde Park was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,455 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,442 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hyde Park?
About 9,237 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hyde Park?
Hyde Park 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.