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.
Which types of crime are most reported in W2?
The checker above breaks W2 down by offence category — burglary, violence, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and the rest — so you can see which offences actually drive the total rather than judging the area on one headline number.
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 1,965 crimes were recorded near W2 (2026-07), most commonly anti social behaviour (527).
- Recorded crimes
- 1,965
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 527
- Violent Crime
- 414
- Other Theft
- 237
- Shoplifting
- 160
- Theft From The Person
- 140
Approximate, for the W2 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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