Crime in Lancaster Gate: statistics, rates and trends
2,751 crimes were recorded in Lancaster Gate in the 12 months to July 2026, 243.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lancaster Gate at a glance
- Crime trends in Lancaster Gate
- Types of crime in Lancaster Gate
- Lancaster Gate compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lancaster Gate
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lancaster Gate
- Population and deprivation in Lancaster Gate
- Questions about crime in Lancaster Gate
- About this data
2,751 crimes were recorded in Lancaster Gate in the 12 months to July 2026, 243.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was other theft, with 559 reports (20% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lancaster Gate has the 130th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lancaster Gate | Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,751 | 87,349 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 243.7 | 416.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 11,288 | 209,996 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lancaster Gate was highest in the year to July 2023 (3,077 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,395). Over the whole period it rose 15%, 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 | 2,751 | 243.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,629 | 232.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,820 | 249.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,077 | 272.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,849 | 252.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,660 | 235.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,990 | 264.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,866 | 253.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,395 | 212.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 292 |
| June 2026 | 238 |
| May 2026 | 217 |
| April 2026 | 151 |
| March 2026 | 230 |
| February 2026 | 190 |
| January 2026 | 227 |
| December 2025 | 250 |
| November 2025 | 202 |
| October 2025 | 229 |
| September 2025 | 261 |
| August 2025 | 264 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lancaster Gate 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 other theft, anti-social behaviour, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in bicycle theft (+21%) and shoplifting (+20%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-31%) and public order (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 559 | 49.5 | 7.74 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 551 | 48.8 | 3.18 | -0% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 452 | 40.0 | 1.17 | +16% |
| Theft from the person | 350 | 31.0 | 18.36 | +14% |
| Burglary | 162 | 14.4 | 4.06 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 114 | 10.1 | 1.22 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 114 | 10.1 | 2.05 | +11% |
| Public order | 107 | 9.5 | 1.43 | -16% |
| Drugs | 98 | 8.7 | 2.66 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 76 | 6.7 | 8.18 | +21% |
| Robbery | 70 | 6.2 | 4.59 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 5.8 | 0.85 | -31% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.8 | 0.84 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.2 | 1.19 | +44% |
Other theft in Lancaster Gate
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lancaster Gate recorded 559 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lancaster Gate
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lancaster Gate recorded 551 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 20.0% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Lancaster Gate
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lancaster Gate recorded 452 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lancaster Gate
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lancaster Gate recorded 350 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lancaster Gate
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lancaster Gate recorded 162 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 down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lancaster Gate
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lancaster Gate recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lancaster Gate
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lancaster Gate recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lancaster Gate
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lancaster Gate recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lancaster Gate
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lancaster Gate recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lancaster Gate
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lancaster Gate recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lancaster Gate
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lancaster Gate recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lancaster Gate
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lancaster Gate recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lancaster Gate
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lancaster Gate recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lancaster Gate
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lancaster Gate recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lancaster Gate, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lancaster Gate.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lancaster Gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayswater | 2,705 | 219.9 | -10% |
| Hyde Park | 2,490 | 269.6 | +11% |
| Little Venice | 1,185 | 107.3 | -56% |
| Westbourne | 1,535 | 131.6 | -46% |
| Church Street | 2,156 | 176.5 | -28% |
| Marylebone | 9,442 | 647.0 | +165% |
| Maida Vale | 1,891 | 142.0 | -42% |
| Harrow Road | 1,802 | 169.7 | -30% |
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 Lancaster Gate over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near London Street | 261 |
| On or near Bayswater | 143 |
| On or near Paddington | 138 |
| On or near Bishop'S Bridge Road | 112 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 93 |
| On or near Fosbury Mews | 88 |
| On or near Chilworth Street | 84 |
| On or near Lancaster Gate | 78 |
| On or near Craven Road | 75 |
| On or near Parking Area | 75 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lancaster Gate 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 | 1,335 | 48.5% |
| Not recorded | 551 | 20.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 396 | 14.4% |
| Under investigation | 264 | 9.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 104 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.0% |
Lancaster Gate has an estimated population of 11,288. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lancaster Gate sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lancaster Gate |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 79.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.9% |
| Social rented homes | 12.9% |
| Private rented homes | 57.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Lancaster Gate a safe place to live?
Lancaster Gate recorded 243.7 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 Lancaster Gate?
Other theft was the most common category, with 559 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (551).
Is crime in Lancaster Gate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lancaster Gate was up 5% on the year before: 2,751 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,629 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lancaster Gate?
Lancaster Gate 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 Lancaster Gate. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.