Crime in Little Venice: statistics, rates and trends

1,185 crimes were recorded in Little Venice in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 354 reports (30% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Little Venice has the 1,063rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Little Venice was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,336 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,111). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Little Venice 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 anti-social behaviour, other theft, vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in drugs (+135%) and anti-social behaviour (+36%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-74%) and theft from the person (-32%).

Anti-social behaviour in Little Venice

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Little Venice recorded 354 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 29.9% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Little Venice

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Little Venice recorded 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 20.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Little Venice

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Little Venice recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Little Venice

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Little Venice recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Little Venice

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Little Venice recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Little Venice

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Little Venice recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Little Venice

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Little Venice recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 135% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Little Venice

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Little Venice recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Little Venice

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Little Venice recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Little Venice

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Little Venice recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Little Venice

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Little Venice recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 74% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Little Venice

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Little Venice recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Little Venice

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Little Venice recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Little Venice

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Little Venice recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Little Venice, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Little Venice.

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 Little Venice over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Little Venice 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.

Little Venice has an estimated population of 11,047. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Little Venice sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Little Venice. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.