Crime in Queen's Park, Westminster: statistics, rates and trends
1,308 crimes were recorded in Queen's Park, Westminster in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Queen's Park, Westminster
- Questions about crime in Queen's Park, Westminster
- About this data
1,308 crimes were recorded in Queen's Park, Westminster in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 358 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Queen's Park, Westminster has the 1,129th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Queen's Park, Westminster | Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,308 | 87,349 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.8 | 416.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 12,477 | 209,996 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Queen's Park, Westminster was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,962 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,308). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 1,308 | 104.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,362 | 109.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,309 | 104.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,364 | 109.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,424 | 114.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,855 | 148.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,962 | 157.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,613 | 129.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,447 | 116.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 189 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Queen's Park, Westminster 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, drugs, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in drugs (+72%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-39%) and robbery (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 358 | 28.7 | 0.84 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 350 | 28.1 | 1.83 | -6% |
| Drugs | 139 | 11.1 | 3.41 | +72% |
| Vehicle crime | 101 | 8.1 | 1.64 | +9% |
| Other theft | 93 | 7.5 | 1.17 | -24% |
| Burglary | 60 | 4.8 | 1.36 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 4.4 | 0.65 | -39% |
| Public order | 48 | 3.8 | 0.58 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 32 | 2.6 | 1.52 | -18% |
| Robbery | 25 | 2.0 | 1.48 | -26% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.6 | 1.65 | +5% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.0 | 1.27 | -13% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.0 | 0.46 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 0.02 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Queen's Park, Westminster
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Queen's Park, Westminster recorded 358 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 27.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Queen's Park, Westminster
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Queen's Park, Westminster recorded 350 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 26.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Queen's Park, Westminster
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Queen's Park, Westminster recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 72% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Queen's Park, Westminster
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Queen's Park, Westminster recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Queen's Park, Westminster
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Queen's Park, Westminster recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Queen's Park, Westminster
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Queen's Park, Westminster recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Queen's Park, Westminster
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Queen's Park, Westminster recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Queen's Park, Westminster
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Queen's Park, Westminster recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Queen's Park, Westminster
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Queen's Park, Westminster recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Queen's Park, Westminster
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Queen's Park, Westminster recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Queen's Park, Westminster
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Queen's Park, Westminster recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Queen's Park, Westminster
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Queen's Park, Westminster recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Queen's Park, Westminster
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Queen's Park, Westminster recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Queen's Park, Westminster
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Queen's Park, Westminster recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Queen's Park, Westminster, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Queen's Park, Westminster.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Queen's Park, Westminster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow Road | 1,802 | 169.7 | +62% |
| Maida Vale | 1,891 | 142.0 | +35% |
| Westbourne | 1,535 | 131.6 | +26% |
| Bayswater | 2,705 | 219.9 | +110% |
| Little Venice | 1,185 | 107.3 | +2% |
| Abbey Road | 963 | 75.9 | -28% |
| Lancaster Gate | 2,751 | 243.7 | +132% |
| Church Street | 2,156 | 176.5 | +68% |
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 Queen's Park, Westminster over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mozart Street | 99 |
| On or near Ladbroke Grove | 70 |
| On or near Marban Road | 69 |
| On or near Third Avenue | 58 |
| On or near B450 | 49 |
| On or near Salusbury Road | 48 |
| On or near Allington Road | 45 |
| On or near Dart Street | 45 |
| On or near Parry Road | 44 |
| On or near Bravington Place | 40 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Queen's Park, Westminster 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 350 | 26.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 341 | 26.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 283 | 21.6% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 8.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 5.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Queen's Park, Westminster has an estimated population of 12,477. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Queen's Park, Westminster sits in decile 2.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Queen's Park, Westminster |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 72.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 21.8% |
| Social rented homes | 54.3% |
| Private rented homes | 23.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.4% |
Is Queen's Park, Westminster a safe place to live?
Queen's Park, Westminster recorded 104.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Queen's Park, Westminster?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 358 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (350).
Is crime in Queen's Park, Westminster going up or down?
Recorded crime in Queen's Park, Westminster was down 4% on the year before: 1,308 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,362 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Queen's Park, Westminster?
Queen's Park, Westminster 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 Queen's Park, Westminster. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.