Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SW1E · Westminster
2,136
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SW1V · Westminster
1,358
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Westminster has less crime — 1,358 vs 2,136 incidents in April 2026.
Westminster recorded notably higher crime than Westminster in April 2026 — 2,136 vs 1,358 incidents. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Westminster records significantly more (395 vs 300 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 April 2026 Police data, Westminster recorded fewer crimes than Westminster — 1,358 vs 2,136 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Westminster is above the national average.
Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In April 2026, Westminster recorded 395 incidents of this type vs 300 in Westminster. Overall, Westminster had fewer total crimes (1,358 vs 2,136).