Crime in Westbourne, Westminster: statistics, rates and trends
1,497 crimes were recorded in Westbourne, Westminster in the 12 months to August 2026, 128.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Westbourne, Westminster
- Questions about crime in Westbourne, Westminster
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (432), violence and sexual offences (414) and other theft (124) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 710th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Westbourne, Westminster | Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,497 | 86,028 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.3 | 409.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 11,667 | 209,996 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Westbourne, Westminster peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,074 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,387). 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 | 1,497 | 128.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,536 | 131.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,387 | 118.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,390 | 119.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,694 | 145.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,770 | 151.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,074 | 177.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,852 | 158.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,711 | 146.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 167 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Westbourne, Westminster recorded notably more drugs (2.8 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (2.4 times the national rate) and burglary (2.4 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (50% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 88 to 124, while robbery fell from 64 to 31 and criminal damage and arson fell from 73 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 432 | 37.0 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 414 | 35.5 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Other theft | 124 | 10.6 | 6.4 | +41% |
| Drugs | 106 | 9.1 | 3.3 | -17% |
| Burglary | 98 | 8.4 | 3.6 | -1% |
| Public order | 79 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 6.7 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Theft from the person | 40 | 3.4 | 1.7 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -47% |
| Robbery | 31 | 2.7 | 1.4 | -52% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Westbourne, Westminster; the highest is Hyde Park (265.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Abbey Road (74.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westbourne, Westminster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayswater | 2,697 | 219.2 | +71% |
| Harrow Road | 1,773 | 166.9 | +30% |
| Maida Vale | 1,898 | 142.6 | +11% |
| Little Venice | 1,164 | 105.4 | -18% |
| Lancaster Gate | 2,739 | 242.6 | +89% |
| Queen's Park | 1,265 | 101.4 | -21% |
| Abbey Road | 950 | 74.9 | -42% |
| Hyde Park | 2,455 | 265.8 | +107% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Westbourne, Westminster over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Western Mews” (130).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Western Mews | 130 |
| On or near Cirencester Street | 120 |
| On or near Alfred Road | 113 |
| On or near Bourne Terrace | 109 |
| On or near A4207 | 63 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 58 |
| On or near Woodfield Road | 54 |
| On or near Admiral Walk | 52 |
| On or near Aldridge Road Villas | 52 |
| On or near Woodchester Square | 47 |
Of the 1,065 crimes in Westbourne, Westminster with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 432 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 413 | 38.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 269 | 25.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 203 | 19.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 70 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Westbourne, Westminster has an estimated population of 11,667 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (55%, against 17%), more households without a car (65%, against 23%) and more unemployed residents (7.0%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Westbourne, Westminster average decile 2.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Westbourne, Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 65.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 19.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 55.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 36.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Westbourne, Westminster a safe place to live?
Westbourne, Westminster recorded 128.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 710th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and anti-social behaviour.
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 August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (414).
Is crime in Westbourne, Westminster going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westbourne, Westminster was down 3% on the year before: 1,497 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,536 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Westbourne, Westminster?
About 11,667 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Westbourne, Westminster?
Westbourne, 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.