Bayswater vs Lancaster Gate

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Bayswater Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Lancaster Gate Metropolitan Police Service

      Bayswater vs Lancaster Gate Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Bayswater
      Metropolitan Police Service
      22,442 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.3% trend
      32.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Lancaster Gate
      Metropolitan Police Service
      20,041 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      33.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bayswater
      B Lancaster Gate
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      22,442
      20,041
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      21,322
      20,042
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.3%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.7%
      33.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bayswater
      B Lancaster Gate
      Violent Crime
      4,309 ↑11%
      3,409 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,919 ↑11%
      4,031 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      2,458 ↓14%
      2,597 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,277 ↑6%
      1,254 ↓6%
      Burglary
      1,252 ↑3%
      1,087 ↑12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      889 ↑4%
      755 ↑4%
      Drugs
      1,364 ↑72%
      919 ↑78%
      Public Order
      1,125 ↑3%
      986 ↑1%
      Robbery
      566 ↓13%
      616 ↓5%
      Shoplifting
      1,918 ↑33%
      1,590 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      1,691 ↓26%
      2,142 ↓30%
      Bicycle Theft
      377 ↑3%
      411 ↑13%
      Possession of Weapons
      120 ↑3%
      98 ↑24%
      Other Crime
      177 ↑31%
      146 ↑28%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lancaster Gate is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bayswater safer than Lancaster Gate?

      Bayswater has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 22,442 crimes in the last 12 months. Lancaster Gate has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 20,041 crimes. Lancaster Gate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bayswater vs Lancaster Gate?

      Bayswater shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lancaster Gate shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bayswater and Lancaster Gate?

      In Bayswater, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,919 incidents). In Lancaster Gate, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,031 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bayswater and Lancaster Gate?

      Bayswater recorded 4,919 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lancaster Gate recorded 4,031. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bayswater vs Lancaster Gate?

      Violent crime in Bayswater totalled 4,309 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,409 in Lancaster Gate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bayswater and Lancaster Gate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bayswater recorded 21,322 crimes (now 22,442, a change of +5.3%). Lancaster Gate recorded 20,042 crimes previously (now 20,041, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bayswater and Lancaster Gate?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bayswater has a resolution rate of 32.7% and Lancaster Gate has 33.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bayswater and Lancaster Gate?

      Bayswater falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Lancaster Gate is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bayswater and Lancaster Gate?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bayswater or Lancaster Gate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bayswater and Lancaster Gate. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.