Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Tower Hamlets (121) is ahead of Westminster (343)
Median price: Tower Hamlets (£475k) is ahead of Westminster (£790k)
Safety score: Tower Hamlets (69/100) is ahead of Westminster (30/100)
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The Verdict
Tower Hamlets has a stronger safety score — 69/100 vs 30/100. Tower Hamlets is more affordable at £475k median vs £790k.
Tower Hamlets is cheaper, but Westminster scores higher on transport.
Best for
Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Best for
Westminster
Westminster is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Tower Hamlets vs Westminster: what the data says
Overall, Tower Hamlets scores higher on liveability (70/100 vs 67/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Tower Hamlets is more affordable — median price £475k vs £790k in Westminster, a difference of around 40%. Over the past year prices changed -0.7% in Tower Hamlets and -4.2% in Westminster.
Tower Hamlets has a lower crime rate (121 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 343 in Westminster). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Westminster edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 69/100 vs 64/100).
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