Crime in Maida Vale: statistics, rates and trends
1,891 crimes were recorded in Maida Vale in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Maida Vale at a glance
- Crime trends in Maida Vale
- Types of crime in Maida Vale
- Maida Vale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Maida Vale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Maida Vale
- Population and deprivation in Maida Vale
- Questions about crime in Maida Vale
- About this data
1,891 crimes were recorded in Maida Vale in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 520 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Maida Vale has the 512th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Maida Vale | Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,891 | 87,349 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.0 | 416.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 13,314 | 209,996 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Maida Vale was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,891 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,119). Over the whole period it rose 69%, 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 | 1,891 | 142.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,596 | 119.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,358 | 102.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,469 | 110.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,358 | 102.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,464 | 110.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,489 | 111.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,287 | 96.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,119 | 84.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 159 |
| June 2026 | 159 |
| May 2026 | 183 |
| April 2026 | 154 |
| March 2026 | 161 |
| February 2026 | 196 |
| January 2026 | 152 |
| December 2025 | 133 |
| November 2025 | 129 |
| October 2025 | 196 |
| September 2025 | 142 |
| August 2025 | 127 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Maida Vale 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+121%) and robbery (+26%). The largest falls were in drugs (-54%) and criminal damage and arson (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 520 | 39.1 | 4.71 | +121% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 366 | 27.5 | 0.80 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 359 | 27.0 | 1.76 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 132 | 9.9 | 2.01 | -14% |
| Other theft | 102 | 7.7 | 1.20 | -2% |
| Burglary | 98 | 7.4 | 2.08 | +15% |
| Public order | 75 | 5.6 | 0.85 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 3.8 | 0.56 | -37% |
| Robbery | 49 | 3.7 | 2.72 | +26% |
| Theft from the person | 47 | 3.5 | 2.09 | -10% |
| Drugs | 46 | 3.5 | 1.06 | -54% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.4 | 1.73 | -32% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.3 | 0.60 | +42% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 0.77 | +150% |
Shoplifting in Maida Vale
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Maida Vale recorded 520 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 121% on the year before. It made up 27.5% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Maida Vale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Maida Vale recorded 366 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 19.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Maida Vale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Maida Vale recorded 359 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Maida Vale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Maida Vale recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Maida Vale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Maida Vale recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Maida Vale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Maida Vale recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Maida Vale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Maida Vale recorded 75 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 14% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Maida Vale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Maida Vale recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Maida Vale
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Maida Vale recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Maida Vale
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Maida Vale recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Maida Vale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Maida Vale recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Maida Vale
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Maida Vale recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Maida Vale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Maida Vale recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Maida Vale
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Maida Vale recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Maida Vale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Maida Vale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Maida Vale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow Road | 1,802 | 169.7 | +19% |
| Abbey Road | 963 | 75.9 | -47% |
| Little Venice | 1,185 | 107.3 | -24% |
| Westbourne | 1,535 | 131.6 | -7% |
| Queen's Park | 1,308 | 104.8 | -26% |
| Bayswater | 2,705 | 219.9 | +55% |
| Church Street | 2,156 | 176.5 | +24% |
| Regent's Park | 2,446 | 188.5 | +33% |
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 Maida Vale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chantry Close | 473 |
| On or near Chippenham Road | 267 |
| On or near Lanark Road | 120 |
| On or near Kilburn Park Road | 81 |
| On or near Randolph Gardens | 75 |
| On or near Shirland Road | 74 |
| On or near Maida Vale | 70 |
| On or near Delaware Road | 69 |
| On or near Lanhill Road | 52 |
| On or near Byron Mews | 50 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Maida Vale 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 | 858 | 45.4% |
| Not recorded | 359 | 19.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 287 | 15.2% |
| Under investigation | 168 | 8.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 92 | 4.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 77 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Maida Vale has an estimated population of 13,314. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Maida Vale sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Maida Vale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 74.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.4% |
| Social rented homes | 30.7% |
| Private rented homes | 40.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
Is Maida Vale a safe place to live?
Maida Vale recorded 142.0 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 Maida Vale?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 520 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (366).
Is crime in Maida Vale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Maida Vale was up 18% on the year before: 1,891 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,596 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Maida Vale?
Maida Vale 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 Maida Vale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.