Crime Rates at Princes Square, London, W2 4QB

Princes Square area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Bayswater , and the 117th 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 Princes Square (W2 4QB) in the last 12 months was 78.0 per 1,000 residents and was 61.9% lower than the Bayswater average (204.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 16 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 Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Princes Square (W2 4QB), the main crime hotspot is near Bayswater. Police recorded 152 crimes here, including 32 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.