Crime in Regent's Park, Westminster: statistics, rates and trends
2,418 crimes were recorded in Regent's Park, Westminster in the 12 months to August 2026, 186.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Regent's Park, Westminster at a glance
- Crime trends in Regent's Park, Westminster
- Types of crime in Regent's Park, Westminster
- Regent's Park, Westminster compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Regent's Park, Westminster
- What happened after crimes were reported in Regent's Park, Westminster
- Demographics of Regent's Park, Westminster
- Questions about crime in Regent's Park, Westminster
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (451), shoplifting (400) and other theft (360) made up 50% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 243rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Regent's Park, Westminster | Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,418 | 86,028 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 186.4 | 409.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 12,973 | 209,996 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Regent's Park, Westminster of any year here (2,418 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,418 | 186.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,415 | 186.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,301 | 177.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,194 | 169.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,963 | 151.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,910 | 147.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,066 | 159.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,199 | 169.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,979 | 152.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 225 |
| July 2026 | 207 |
| June 2026 | 236 |
| May 2026 | 204 |
| April 2026 | 179 |
| March 2026 | 179 |
| February 2026 | 184 |
| January 2026 | 190 |
| December 2025 | 179 |
| November 2025 | 181 |
| October 2025 | 223 |
| September 2025 | 231 |
Compared with England and Wales, Regent's Park, Westminster recorded notably more theft from the person (13.9 times the national rate), other theft (4.3 times the national rate) and shoplifting (3.6 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (49% below) and violence and sexual offences (29% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 32 to 77 and public order rose from 100 to 124, while criminal damage and arson fell from 70 to 45 and vehicle crime fell from 164 to 112.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 451 | 34.8 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 400 | 30.8 | 8.5 | +1% |
| Other theft | 360 | 27.7 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 316 | 24.4 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Theft from the person | 303 | 23.4 | 1.7 | +5% |
| Public order | 124 | 9.6 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 112 | 8.6 | 5.0 | -32% |
| Burglary | 111 | 8.6 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Drugs | 77 | 5.9 | 3.3 | +141% |
| Robbery | 63 | 4.9 | 1.4 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Bicycle theft | 34 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Regent's Park, Westminster; the highest is Marylebone (643.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Abbey Road (74.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Regent's Park, Westminster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Street | 2,160 | 176.8 | -5% |
| Abbey Road | 950 | 74.9 | -60% |
| Little Venice | 1,164 | 105.4 | -43% |
| Marylebone | 9,393 | 643.6 | +245% |
| Hyde Park | 2,455 | 265.8 | +43% |
| Maida Vale | 1,898 | 142.6 | -24% |
| Lancaster Gate | 2,739 | 242.6 | +30% |
| Westbourne | 1,497 | 128.3 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Regent's Park, Westminster over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Baker Street” (250).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Baker Street | 250 |
| On or near Parking Area | 165 |
| On or near Supermarket | 141 |
| On or near Hayes Place | 135 |
| On or near Cochrane Mews | 92 |
| On or near Charles Lane | 90 |
| On or near A501 | 88 |
| On or near Siddons Lane | 85 |
| On or near Hospital | 74 |
| On or near Melcombe Place | 54 |
Of the 1,967 crimes in Regent's Park, Westminster with a recorded outcome, 63% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 451 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,240 | 63.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 288 | 14.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 211 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 105 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 76 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Regent's Park, Westminster has an estimated population of 12,973 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (61%, against 23%), more private renting (51%, against 20%) and more students (15.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Regent's Park, Westminster average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Regent's Park, Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 15.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 66.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 61.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 50.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Regent's Park, Westminster a safe place to live?
Regent's Park, Westminster recorded 186.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 243rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and other theft.
What is the most common crime in Regent's Park, Westminster?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 451 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (400).
Is crime in Regent's Park, Westminster going up or down?
Recorded crime in Regent's Park, Westminster was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,418 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,415 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Regent's Park, Westminster?
About 12,973 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Regent's Park, Westminster?
Regent'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.