Crime Rates at Montagu Square, London, W1H 2LJ

Montagu Square area has the 40th highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Hyde Park , and the 234th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Montagu Square (W1H 2LJ) in the last 12 months was 269.2 per 1,000 residents and was 42.7% lower than the Hyde Park average (469.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 57.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Montagu Square (W1H 2LJ), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 202 crimes here, including 35 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.