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Crime in Maida Vale

Maida Vale had 1,724 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 125.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 18 Westminster areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 59% below the middle Westminster area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

W9, Westminster · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Maida Vale

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125.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 18Westminster rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common558 in 3 months

Month by month

527 Mar 567 Apr 600 May 599 Jun 602 Jul 523 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Maida Vale. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour55832%
violence38722%
shoplifting1428%
theft1388%
drugs1006%
vehicle crime966%
burglary875%
public order835%

Maida Vale against Westminster

TypeMaida Vale per 1,000Middle Westminster areaChange
Violence28.160.5▲ 6%
Burglary6.313.4▼ 9%
Vehicle crime711.3▲ 19%
Anti-social behaviour40.565.6▲ 16%
Theft and robbery17.495.8▲ 18%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
North Kensington264.1▲ 34%
Westbourne223.4▲ 26%
Kensal Town176.8▲ 13%
Maida Hill150.6▼ 2%
Queen's Park146.1▼ 6%
Maida Vale125.3▲ 2%
St. John's Wood94▲ 14%
See every Westminster area ranked on the crime in Westminster page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Maida Vale a safe area?

Maida Vale had about 125.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 18 Westminster areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Maida Vale?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (558), followed by violence (387) and shoplifting (142).