Crime Rates in W2
Crime statistics for W2 from official Police UK data. See total crimes, category breakdown, and how W2 compares.
How safe is Paddington & Bayswater (W2)?
W2 covers Paddington, Bayswater, and parts of Hyde Park. The Elizabeth line at Paddington has boosted connectivity, while Hyde Park and the Grand Union Canal provide green and blue space in zone 1.
Is Paddington & Bayswater (W2) a safe area to live?
W2 covers Paddington, Bayswater, and parts of Hyde Park. The Elizabeth line at Paddington has boosted connectivity, while Hyde Park and the Grand Union Canal provide green and blue space in zone 1. For the latest recorded crime figures, use the checker above — it shows Police.uk data street by street for W2.
How do I check crime rates for a specific street in W2?
Enter a full W2 postcode into the checker above to see crimes recorded within about a mile over the last 12 months, taken directly from Police.uk.
W2 at a glance
Around 1,727 crimes were recorded near W2 (2026-05), most commonly anti social behaviour (420).
- Recorded crimes
- 1,727
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 420
- Violent Crime
- 338
- Other Theft
- 235
- Shoplifting
- 213
- Theft From The Person
- 119
Approximate, for the W2 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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