Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SW1W · Westminster
1,222
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SW1X · Westminster
1,309
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Westminster has less crime — 1,222 vs 1,309 incidents in February 2026.
Westminster and Westminster recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 1,222 and 1,309 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Westminster sees higher rates of Theft from person (164), while Westminster has more Other theft (191). 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 1,309 incidents. That is 7% 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 Other theft. Overall, Westminster recorded fewer total crimes (1,222 vs 1,309).