Crime Rates at West Rise, London, W2 2YA

West Rise area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Hyde Park , and the 95th 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 West Rise (W2 2YA) in the last 12 months was 69.6 per 1,000 residents and was 85.2% lower than the Hyde Park average (469.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Robbery ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 34.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 12.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around West Rise (W2 2YA), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 183 crimes here, including 63 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.