Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SW1A · Westminster
4,424
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SW1W · Westminster
1,222
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Westminster has less crime — 1,222 vs 4,424 incidents in February 2026.
Westminster recorded substantially more crime than Westminster in February 2026 — 4,424 incidents compared to 1,222, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Westminster sees higher rates of Other theft (898), while Westminster has more Violence & sexual offences (184). 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 — 1,222 vs 4,424 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Westminster is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Westminster saw higher rates of Other theft while Westminster had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Westminster recorded fewer total crimes (1,222 vs 4,424).