Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SW1A · Westminster
4,424
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SW1E · Westminster
2,159
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Westminster has less crime — 2,159 vs 4,424 incidents in February 2026.
Westminster recorded notably higher crime than Westminster in February 2026 — 4,424 vs 2,159 incidents. Both areas share Theft from person as their most common crime type, though Westminster records significantly more (1,228 vs 478 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Westminster recorded fewer crimes than Westminster — 2,159 vs 4,424 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Westminster is above the national average.
Both areas share Theft from person as their top crime category. In February 2026, Westminster recorded 1,228 incidents of this type vs 478 in Westminster. Overall, Westminster had fewer total crimes (2,159 vs 4,424).