Crime in Lancaster Gate: statistics, rates and trends
2,739 crimes were recorded in Lancaster Gate in the 12 months to August 2026, 242.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Lancaster Gate
- Questions about crime in Lancaster Gate
- About this data
Crime map
Other theft (573), anti-social behaviour (538) and violence and sexual offences (459) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 132nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Lancaster Gate | Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,739 | 86,028 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 242.6 | 409.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 11,288 | 209,996 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lancaster Gate peaked in the year to August 2023 (3,108 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,429). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,739 | 242.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,659 | 235.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,755 | 244.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,108 | 275.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,868 | 254.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,682 | 237.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,898 | 256.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,925 | 259.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,429 | 215.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 252 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Lancaster Gate recorded notably more theft from the person (18.3 times the national rate), other theft (7.9 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (7.8 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (28% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 93 to 117 and violence and sexual offences rose from 394 to 459, while criminal damage and arson fell from 98 to 55 and public order fell from 131 to 97.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 573 | 50.8 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 538 | 47.7 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 459 | 40.7 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Theft from the person | 348 | 30.8 | 1.7 | +14% |
| Burglary | 171 | 15.1 | 3.6 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 117 | 10.4 | 8.5 | +26% |
| Vehicle crime | 112 | 9.9 | 5.0 | -1% |
| Public order | 97 | 8.6 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Drugs | 93 | 8.2 | 3.3 | -22% |
| Bicycle theft | 73 | 6.5 | 0.8 | +9% |
| Robbery | 72 | 6.4 | 1.4 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -44% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lancaster Gate; the highest is Marylebone (643.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Little Venice (105.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lancaster Gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayswater | 2,697 | 219.2 | -10% |
| Hyde Park | 2,455 | 265.8 | +10% |
| Little Venice | 1,164 | 105.4 | -57% |
| Westbourne | 1,497 | 128.3 | -47% |
| Church Street | 2,160 | 176.8 | -27% |
| Marylebone | 9,393 | 643.6 | +165% |
| Maida Vale | 1,898 | 142.6 | -41% |
| Harrow Road | 1,773 | 166.9 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Lancaster Gate over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “London Street” (255).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near London Street | 255 |
| On or near Bayswater | 150 |
| On or near Paddington | 141 |
| On or near Bishop'S Bridge Road | 113 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 99 |
| On or near Fosbury Mews | 88 |
| On or near Lancaster Gate | 83 |
| On or near Chilworth Street | 79 |
| On or near Parking Area | 78 |
| On or near Queensborough Terrace | 75 |
Of the 2,201 crimes in Lancaster Gate with a recorded outcome, 60% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 538 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,329 | 60.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 402 | 18.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 256 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 112 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Lancaster Gate has an estimated population of 11,288 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (73%, against 23%), more private renting (58%, against 20%) and more students (15.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lancaster Gate average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Lancaster Gate | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 15.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 65.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 73.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 57.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lancaster Gate a safe place to live?
Lancaster Gate recorded 242.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 132nd 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 other theft.
What is the most common crime in Lancaster Gate?
Other theft was the most common category, with 573 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (538).
Is crime in Lancaster Gate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lancaster Gate was up 3% on the year before: 2,739 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,659 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lancaster Gate?
About 11,288 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lancaster Gate?
Lancaster Gate 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.