Crime in Westbourne, Westminster: statistics, rates and trends
1,535 crimes were recorded in Westbourne, Westminster in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Westbourne, Westminster at a glance
- Crime trends in Westbourne, Westminster
- Types of crime in Westbourne, Westminster
- Westbourne, Westminster compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Westbourne, Westminster
- What happened after crimes were reported in Westbourne, Westminster
- Population and deprivation in Westbourne, Westminster
- Questions about crime in Westbourne, Westminster
- About this data
1,535 crimes were recorded in Westbourne, Westminster in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 432 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Westbourne, Westminster has the 654th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Westbourne, Westminster | Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,535 | 87,349 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.6 | 416.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 11,667 | 209,996 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Westbourne, Westminster was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,133 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,319). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 1,535 | 131.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,554 | 133.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,319 | 113.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,399 | 119.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,648 | 141.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,847 | 158.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,133 | 182.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,851 | 158.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,682 | 144.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 119 |
| June 2026 | 142 |
| May 2026 | 126 |
| April 2026 | 120 |
| March 2026 | 115 |
| February 2026 | 95 |
| January 2026 | 118 |
| December 2025 | 110 |
| November 2025 | 120 |
| October 2025 | 141 |
| September 2025 | 124 |
| August 2025 | 205 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Westbourne, 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, other theft.
The largest increases were in drugs (+56%) and other theft (+36%). The largest falls were in robbery (-57%) and criminal damage and arson (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 432 | 37.0 | 2.41 | -4% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 408 | 35.0 | 1.02 | +2% |
| Drugs | 131 | 11.2 | 3.43 | +56% |
| Other theft | 125 | 10.7 | 1.68 | +36% |
| Burglary | 105 | 9.0 | 2.54 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 79 | 6.8 | 1.37 | -7% |
| Public order | 77 | 6.6 | 0.99 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 4.0 | 0.59 | -36% |
| Theft from the person | 43 | 3.7 | 2.18 | -31% |
| Robbery | 32 | 2.7 | 2.03 | -57% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 1.5 | 1.87 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.5 | 1.50 | +13% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.4 | 0.65 | +45% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -64% |
Anti-social behaviour in Westbourne, Westminster
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Westbourne, Westminster recorded 432 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 28.1% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Westbourne, Westminster
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Westbourne, Westminster recorded 408 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 26.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Westbourne, Westminster
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Westbourne, Westminster recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Westbourne, Westminster
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Westbourne, Westminster recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Westbourne, Westminster
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Westbourne, Westminster recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Westbourne, Westminster
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Westbourne, Westminster recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Westbourne, Westminster
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Westbourne, Westminster recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Westbourne, Westminster
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Westbourne, Westminster recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Westbourne, Westminster
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Westbourne, Westminster recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Westbourne, Westminster
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Westbourne, Westminster recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Westbourne, Westminster
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Westbourne, Westminster recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Westbourne, Westminster
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Westbourne, Westminster recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Westbourne, Westminster
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Westbourne, Westminster recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Westbourne, Westminster
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Westbourne, Westminster recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Westbourne, Westminster, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Westbourne, Westminster.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westbourne, Westminster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayswater | 2,705 | 219.9 | +67% |
| Harrow Road | 1,802 | 169.7 | +29% |
| Maida Vale | 1,891 | 142.0 | +8% |
| Little Venice | 1,185 | 107.3 | -18% |
| Lancaster Gate | 2,751 | 243.7 | +85% |
| Queen's Park | 1,308 | 104.8 | -20% |
| Abbey Road | 963 | 75.9 | -42% |
| Hyde Park | 2,490 | 269.6 | +105% |
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 Westbourne, Westminster over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Western Mews | 137 |
| On or near Cirencester Street | 118 |
| On or near Alfred Road | 114 |
| On or near Bourne Terrace | 111 |
| On or near Tavistock Road | 82 |
| On or near A4207 | 68 |
| On or near Woodfield Road | 63 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 58 |
| On or near Admiral Walk | 53 |
| On or near Woodchester Square | 46 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Westbourne, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 438 | 28.5% |
| Not recorded | 432 | 28.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 258 | 16.8% |
| Under investigation | 156 | 10.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 95 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 55 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.8% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 10 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Westbourne, Westminster has an estimated population of 11,667. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Westbourne, Westminster sits in decile 2.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Westbourne, Westminster |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 73.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 19.5% |
| Social rented homes | 55.4% |
| Private rented homes | 24.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 36.4% |
Is Westbourne, Westminster a safe place to live?
Westbourne, Westminster recorded 131.6 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 Westbourne, Westminster?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 432 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (408).
Is crime in Westbourne, Westminster going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westbourne, Westminster was down 1% on the year before: 1,535 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,554 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Westbourne, Westminster?
Westbourne, 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 Westbourne, Westminster. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.