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Crime in St. John's Wood

St. John's Wood had 879 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 94 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 18 Westminster areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 69% below the middle Westminster area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

NW8, Westminster · within 0.6 miles of the middle of St. John's Wood

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94crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 18Westminster rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common266 in 3 months

Month by month

276 Mar 248 Apr 245 May 299 Jun 301 Jul 279 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of St. John's Wood. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour26630%
violence19722%
theft829%
theft from the person576%
vehicle crime526%
public order526%
shoplifting475%
burglary445%

St. John's Wood against Westminster

TypeSt. John's Wood per 1,000Middle Westminster areaChange
Violence21.160.5▲ 14%
Burglary4.713.4▼ 2%
Vehicle crime5.611.3▲ 2%
Anti-social behaviour28.465.6▲ 37%
Theft and robbery1995.8▲ 34%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Paddington307.8▲ 19%
South Hampstead169.8▲ 4%
Maida Hill150.6▼ 2%
Belsize Park148.5▲ 3%
Primrose Hill147.9▼ 1%
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 St. John's Wood a safe area?

St. John's Wood had about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 18 Westminster areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in St. John's Wood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (266), followed by violence (197) and theft (82).