Lancaster Gate — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Metropolitan Police Service area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
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Recorded crime — June 2026
240 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (218): ▲ 22 (10%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Anti-social behaviour49 · 20%
- Violence and sexual offences40 · 17%
- Other theft39 · 16%
- Shoplifting38 · 16%
- Theft from the person23 · 10%
- Burglary16 · 7%
- Bicycle theft8 · 3%
- Public order8 · 3%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
179 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified118 · 66%
- Unable to prosecute suspect34 · 19%
- Awaiting court outcome18 · 10%
- Action to be taken by another organisation5 · 3%
- Local resolution2 · 1%
- Offender given a caution1 · 1%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
S - Reduce shoplifting offences, in particular those that involve violence, in the Lancaster Gate area, in particular, Queensway. M - Measured by a reduction in reports of shoplifting within Lancaster Gate footprint.
A - Achieved by building an intelligence picture of the top prolific offenders for shoplifting and high visibility patrols in hotspot areas, utilising stop and search. Working in partnership with affected businesses and building strong working relationships. R - This issue is relevant to the borough of Westminster, shoplifting offences involving threats or violence effect people who work in the community and is flagged as a concern. T - This priority will be measured over a 3 month period and at the next Ward Panel meeting.
Set: 2026-04-16
S – Reduce residential burglary in the Lancaster Gate area M – Measured by a reduction in reports of burglary within the Lancaster Gate footprint.
A – Achieved by building an intelligence picture of prolific burglars in the area, working with the Burglary team to target arresting suspects and CBO from the area. High visibility foot patrols in hotspot areas by PCs and PCSOs. Providing crime prevention material and getting the community signed up to Met Engage. R – This issue to is relevant, burglary is a priority crime for the borough of Westminster and this crime greatly affects the victims. T - This priority will be measured over a 3 month period and at the next Ward Panel meeting.
Set: 2026-04-16
ASB. S – Target areas causing ASB in the community. M – Measured by a reduction in reports of ASB
A – Achieved by patrols in hotspot areas for ASB, utilising stop and search for drug offences that impact ASB, letting the community know what local police have been doing to keep everyone updated with actions taken. R – ASB is linked to drug use and public order offences which are reported consistently by Lancaster Gate residents. T - This priority will be measured over a 3 month period and at the next Ward Panel meeting.
Set: 2026-04-16
Public events & surgeries
Cuppa with a Copper
2026-07-14 · Pickering Hall, Hallfield Estate London
Bike Marking Event around Bayswater road
2026-07-18 · Bayswater Road London
FPN Enforcement Day around Bayswater
2026-07-31 · Bayswater Road London
Cuppa with a Copper
2026-08-16 · Pickering Hall, Hallfield Estate London
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in Metropolitan Police Service
All Metropolitan Police Service neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Metropolitan Police Service.