Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SW1V · Westminster
1,358
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SW1X · Westminster
1,388
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Westminster has less crime — 1,358 vs 1,388 incidents in April 2026.
Westminster and Westminster recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 1,358 and 1,388 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Westminster sees higher rates of Theft from person (194), while Westminster has more Other theft (203). 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 1,388 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. Westminster is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Westminster saw higher rates of Theft from person while Westminster had more Other theft. Overall, Westminster recorded fewer total crimes (1,358 vs 1,388).