Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SW1A · Westminster
4,424
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SW1X · Westminster
1,309
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Westminster has less crime — 1,309 vs 4,424 incidents in February 2026.
Westminster recorded substantially more crime than Westminster in February 2026 — 4,424 incidents compared to 1,309, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Westminster sees higher rates of Theft from person (1,228), while Westminster has more Violence & sexual offences (201). 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 — 1,309 vs 4,424 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Westminster is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Westminster saw higher rates of Theft from person while Westminster had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Westminster recorded fewer total crimes (1,309 vs 4,424).