WC2R Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2R

WC2R, Westminster has recorded a total of 828 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3713.00 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WC2R crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WC2R, encompassing approximately 223 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (237) incidents (92.68% increase)
  • Other theft: (180) incidents (160.87% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (105) incidents (20.69% increase)

WC2R Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • B402 with total crimes: 81
  • Strand with total crimes: 69
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 63

WC2R Crime Map

Postcodes in WC2R

The postcode district are associated with the WC2R, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WC2R has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 237 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 180 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2373713.0092.68%
Other theft1801062.78160.87%
Violence and sexual offences105807.1720.69%
Shoplifting105470.8552.17%
Anti-social behaviour84470.85-28.21%
Public order30376.6825.00%
Bicycle theft30134.53150.00%
Criminal damage and arson24134.5333.33%
Robbery18107.62-25.00%
Burglary1280.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime353.810.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1232569.51925.00%
Anti-social behaviour117551.573800.00%
Violence and sexual offences87524.662800.00%
Other theft69390.132200.00%
Shoplifting69309.420.00%
Robbery24309.42700.00%
Public order24107.62300.00%
Burglary18107.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson1880.720.00%
Bicycle theft1280.72300.00%
Other crime653.81100.00%
Vehicle crime326.910.00%
Drugs313.450.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12174.89100.00%
Public order653.810.00%
Other theft326.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.450.00%
Other crime313.450.00%
Robbery313.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.450.00%
Bicycle theft313.450.00%
Vehicle crime313.450.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person626.91-75.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person24215.25-92.73%
Other theft6107.62-96.49%
Public order626.91-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences626.91-92.31%
Robbery326.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson313.450.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 330 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 171 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3304130.041000.00%
Other theft1711479.825600.00%
Anti-social behaviour162766.825300.00%
Violence and sexual offences78726.462500.00%
Shoplifting75349.780.00%
Burglary33336.320.00%
Public order30147.98150.00%
Vehicle crime18134.530.00%
Bicycle theft1580.720.00%
Drugs667.260.00%
Robbery326.910.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30242.15900.00%
Public order12134.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences353.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.450.00%
Other theft313.450.00%
Robbery313.450.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person326.91-99.43%
Violence and sexual offences313.45-95.83%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 525 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 330 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5255582.969.38%
Other theft3302354.2615.79%
Anti-social behaviour1201479.8221.21%
Shoplifting78538.1262.50%
Violence and sexual offences72349.78-27.27%
Public order39322.87116.67%
Criminal damage and arson21174.890.00%
Vehicle crime1594.1766.67%
Burglary1567.26-16.67%
Bicycle theft1567.26-37.50%
Robbery967.26-70.00%
Drugs640.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 480 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 285 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4805139.011.91%
Other theft2852152.47-32.62%
Anti-social behaviour991278.03-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences99443.95-8.33%
Shoplifting48443.95-42.86%
Robbery30215.25150.00%
Bicycle theft24134.5314.29%
Criminal damage and arson21107.62-22.22%
Burglary1894.17-25.00%
Public order1880.72-50.00%
Drugs1280.72100.00%
Vehicle crime953.81-25.00%
Possession of weapons340.360.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 471 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 423 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4716174.8955.45%
Other theft4232112.1133.02%
Anti-social behaviour1531896.866.25%
Violence and sexual offences108686.105.88%
Shoplifting84484.3027.27%
Public order36376.68-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson27161.43350.00%
Burglary24121.08300.00%
Bicycle theft21107.62-12.50%
Vehicle crime1294.17-42.86%
Robbery1253.81-42.86%
Drugs653.810.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 318 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 303 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3184735.4358.21%
Theft from the person3031426.0180.36%
Anti-social behaviour1441358.74-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences102645.7447.83%
Shoplifting66457.4029.41%
Public order45295.960.00%
Bicycle theft24201.79-27.27%
Vehicle crime21107.6275.00%
Robbery2194.170.00%
Burglary694.17-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson626.91-71.43%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 201 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 168 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2013645.740.00%
Theft from the person168901.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour153753.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences69686.100.00%
Shoplifting51309.420.00%
Public order45228.700.00%
Bicycle theft33201.790.00%
Burglary30147.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21134.530.00%
Robbery2194.170.00%
Vehicle crime1294.170.00%
Drugs653.810.00%
Other crime326.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 291 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202424
July 20246
May 20246
April 202430
March 202412
January 202439
December 202318
November 202336
October 202345
September 202345

A total of 735 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024105
August 202487
July 20243
May 20246
April 202478
March 20243
February 20243
January 202472
December 202399
November 2023108
October 2023102
September 202369

A total of 1989 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 180.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 423 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024180
August 202469
July 20243
May 20246
April 2024171
March 20243
January 2024330
December 2023285
November 2023423
October 2023318
September 2023201

A total of 1038 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 103.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 2024117
July 20243
April 2024162
March 20243
January 2024120
December 202399
November 2023153
October 2023144
September 2023153

A total of 177 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202412
July 20243
April 202415
January 202415
December 202324
November 202321
October 202324
September 202333

A total of 156 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
April 202433
January 202415
December 202318
November 202324
October 20236
September 202330

A total of 147 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20249
December 202330
November 202312
October 202321
September 202321

A total of 2712 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 208.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 525 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024237
August 2024123
July 202412
June 20246
May 202424
April 2024330
March 202430
February 20243
January 2024525
December 2023480
November 2023471
October 2023303
September 2023168

A total of 576 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024105
August 202469
April 202475
January 202478
December 202348
November 202384
October 202366
September 202351

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202418
May 20243
January 202421
December 202321
November 202327
October 20236
September 202321

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
April 202418
January 202415
December 20239
November 202312
October 202321
September 202312

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
September 20233

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20246
January 20246
December 202312
November 20236
September 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2R postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. B402
    Total81
    Theft from the person27
    Shoplifting21
    Other theft18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Bicycle theft6
  • 2. Strand
    Total69
    Other theft30
    Theft from the person15
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total63
    Anti-social behaviour21
    Other theft15
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Theft from the person9
    Burglary3
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total48
    Theft from the person30
    Robbery6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Rose Street
    Total45
    Shoplifting15
    Other theft12
    Theft from the person12
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Drury Lane
    Total42
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Robbery6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary3
  • 7. Long Acre
    Total36
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Bicycle theft3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Essex Street
    Total36
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Surrey Street
    Total33
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Bicycle theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Temple
    Total33
    Theft from the person21
    Public order6
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
  • 11. Russell Street
    Total30
    Other theft18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Fleet Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order6
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Shoplifting27
  • 14. A301
    Total27
    Theft from the person12
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 15. James Street
    Total24
    Other theft18
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 16. Neal Street
    Total24
    Shoplifting18
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total24
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
  • 18. Kean Street
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
  • 19. Kingsway Tunnel
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft3
  • 20. Burleigh Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Dryden Street
    Total12
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person3
  • 22. Tavistock Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft3
  • 23. Mercer Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting3
  • 24. Covent Garden
    Total9
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person3
  • 25. Middle Temple Lane
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Robbery3
  • 26. Serle Street
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 27. Portsmouth Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 28. Montreal Place
    Total6
    Bicycle theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 29. Catherine Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
  • 30. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3