Total Crime Rate
72.7 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025York Street area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Hyde Park , and the 104th lowest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around York Street (W1H 1GD) in the last 12 months was 72.7 per 1,000 residents and was 84.5% lower than the Hyde Park average (469.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (β 24.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around York Street (W1H 1GD), the main crime hotspot is near Baker Street. Police recorded 312 crimes here, including 53 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | David Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Montagu Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brown Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brown Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brown Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brown Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Brown Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Brown Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Melcombe Place | β |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Montagu Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Melcombe Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | George Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | George Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Melcombe Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Melcombe Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Huntsworth Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Porter Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Porter Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Crawford Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dorset Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dorset Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Porter Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Porter Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Dorset Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Dorset Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Dorset Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Gloucester Place Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Porter Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Clay Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Montagu Mews North | Under investigation |
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