Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SW1A · Westminster
4,329
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SW1P · Westminster
1,604
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Westminster has less crime — 1,604 vs 4,329 incidents in April 2026.
Westminster recorded substantially more crime than Westminster in April 2026 — 4,329 incidents compared to 1,604, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Westminster sees higher rates of Other theft (833), while Westminster has more Violence & sexual offences (316). 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 April 2026 Police data, Westminster recorded fewer crimes than Westminster — 1,604 vs 4,329 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Westminster is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Westminster saw higher rates of Other theft while Westminster had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Westminster recorded fewer total crimes (1,604 vs 4,329).