Crime in Maida Vale: statistics, rates and trends
1,898 crimes were recorded in Maida Vale in the 12 months to August 2026, 142.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Maida Vale
- Questions about crime in Maida Vale
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (518), anti-social behaviour (381) and violence and sexual offences (349) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 503rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Maida Vale | Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,898 | 86,028 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.6 | 409.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 13,314 | 209,996 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Maida Vale of any year here (1,898 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 68%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,898 | 142.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,614 | 121.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,369 | 102.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,430 | 107.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,393 | 104.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,427 | 107.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,504 | 113.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,312 | 98.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,128 | 84.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 134 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Maida Vale recorded notably more shoplifting (4.6 times the national rate), robbery (2.5 times the national rate) and theft from the person (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (49% below) and violence and sexual offences (23% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 253 to 518 and burglary rose from 80 to 96, while drugs fell from 100 to 55 and criminal damage and arson fell from 82 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 518 | 38.9 | 8.5 | +105% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 381 | 28.6 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 349 | 26.2 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 129 | 9.7 | 5.0 | -9% |
| Other theft | 107 | 8.0 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Burglary | 96 | 7.2 | 3.6 | +20% |
| Public order | 76 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Drugs | 55 | 4.1 | 3.3 | -45% |
| Theft from the person | 49 | 3.7 | 1.7 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -44% |
| Robbery | 46 | 3.5 | 1.4 | +5% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Maida Vale; the highest is Bayswater (219.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Abbey Road (74.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Maida Vale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow Road | 1,773 | 166.9 | +17% |
| Abbey Road | 950 | 74.9 | -47% |
| Little Venice | 1,164 | 105.4 | -26% |
| Westbourne | 1,497 | 128.3 | -10% |
| Queen's Park | 1,265 | 101.4 | -29% |
| Bayswater | 2,697 | 219.2 | +54% |
| Church Street | 2,160 | 176.8 | +24% |
| Regent's Park | 2,418 | 186.4 | +31% |
The 10 locations below account for 70% of the crime recorded in Maida Vale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Chantry Close” (460).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chantry Close | 460 |
| On or near Chippenham Road | 270 |
| On or near Lanark Road | 121 |
| On or near Kilburn Park Road | 88 |
| On or near Randolph Gardens | 76 |
| On or near Shirland Road | 74 |
| On or near Maida Vale | 72 |
| On or near Delaware Road | 64 |
| On or near Lanhill Road | 54 |
| On or near Byron Mews | 52 |
Of the 1,517 crimes in Maida Vale with a recorded outcome, 56% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 381 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 847 | 55.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 286 | 18.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 149 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 102 | 6.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 74 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Maida Vale has an estimated population of 13,314 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (63%, against 23%), more private renting (41%, against 20%) and more social housing (31%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Maida Vale average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Maida Vale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 57.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 62.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Maida Vale a safe place to live?
Maida Vale recorded 142.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 503rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Maida Vale?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 518 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (381).
Is crime in Maida Vale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Maida Vale was up 18% on the year before: 1,898 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,614 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Maida Vale?
About 13,314 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Maida Vale?
Maida Vale 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.