Crime in Queen's Park, Westminster: statistics, rates and trends
1,265 crimes were recorded in Queen's Park, Westminster in the 12 months to August 2026, 101.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Queen's Park, Westminster at a glance
- Crime trends in Queen's Park, Westminster
- Types of crime in Queen's Park, Westminster
- Queen's Park, Westminster compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Queen's Park, Westminster
- What happened after crimes were reported in Queen's Park, Westminster
- Demographics of Queen's Park, Westminster
- Questions about crime in Queen's Park, Westminster
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (349), anti-social behaviour (340) and drugs (136) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,198th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Queen's Park, Westminster | Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,265 | 86,028 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.4 | 409.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 12,477 | 209,996 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Queen's Park, Westminster of any year here (1,265 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,265 | 101.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,408 | 112.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,304 | 104.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,350 | 108.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,443 | 115.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,816 | 145.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,982 | 158.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,586 | 127.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,459 | 116.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 146 |
| July 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 114 |
| May 2026 | 91 |
| April 2026 | 101 |
| March 2026 | 111 |
| February 2026 | 89 |
| January 2026 | 113 |
| December 2025 | 96 |
| November 2025 | 101 |
| October 2025 | 108 |
| September 2025 | 100 |
Compared with England and Wales, Queen's Park, Westminster recorded notably more drugs (3.3 times the national rate), possession of weapons (2.0 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (77% above the national rate), and notably less public order (48% below) and criminal damage and arson (43% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 106 to 136 and possession of weapons rose from 20 to 24, while criminal damage and arson fell from 93 to 48 and public order fell from 72 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 349 | 28.0 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 340 | 27.3 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Drugs | 136 | 10.9 | 3.3 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 92 | 7.4 | 5.0 | -7% |
| Other theft | 91 | 7.3 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Burglary | 60 | 4.8 | 3.6 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -48% |
| Public order | 43 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 35 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.9 | 1.0 | +20% |
| Robbery | 22 | 1.8 | 1.4 | -31% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Queen's Park, Westminster; the highest is Lancaster Gate (242.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Abbey Road (74.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Queen's Park, Westminster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow Road | 1,773 | 166.9 | +65% |
| Maida Vale | 1,898 | 142.6 | +41% |
| Westbourne | 1,497 | 128.3 | +27% |
| Bayswater | 2,697 | 219.2 | +116% |
| Little Venice | 1,164 | 105.4 | +4% |
| Abbey Road | 950 | 74.9 | -26% |
| Lancaster Gate | 2,739 | 242.6 | +139% |
| Church Street | 2,160 | 176.8 | +74% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Queen's Park, Westminster over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Mozart Street” (96).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mozart Street | 96 |
| On or near Marban Road | 73 |
| On or near Ladbroke Grove | 61 |
| On or near Third Avenue | 54 |
| On or near Salusbury Road | 46 |
| On or near Allington Road | 45 |
| On or near Dart Street | 44 |
| On or near Parry Road | 42 |
| On or near B450 | 41 |
| On or near Rowan Walk | 41 |
Of the 925 crimes in Queen's Park, Westminster with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 340 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 324 | 35.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 262 | 28.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 159 | 17.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Queen's Park, Westminster has an estimated population of 12,477 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (54%, against 17%), more households without a car (58%, against 23%) and more unemployed residents (7.0%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Queen's Park, Westminster average decile 2.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Queen's Park, Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 58.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 21.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 54.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Queen's Park, Westminster a safe place to live?
Queen's Park, Westminster recorded 101.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,198th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Queen's Park, Westminster?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 349 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (340).
Is crime in Queen's Park, Westminster going up or down?
Recorded crime in Queen's Park, Westminster was down 10% on the year before: 1,265 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,408 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Queen's Park, Westminster?
About 12,477 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Queen's Park, Westminster?
Queen's Park, Westminster 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.