WC2B 4AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2B 4AB

WC2B 4AB, Westminster has recorded a total of 518 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 352.94 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 4AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2B postcode area, which has experienced 131 crimes and a crime rate of 88.16 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2B 4AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 4AB, encompassing approximately 1467 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2B 4AB area, explore the WC2B 4AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (120) incidents (179.07% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (117) incidents (77.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (87) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WC2B 4AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 71
  • B402 with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25

WC2B 4AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft120352.94179.07%
Theft from the person11781.7677.27%
Anti-social behaviour8779.72-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences5759.2832.56%
Shoplifting5438.8450.00%
Public order1836.79-21.74%
Bicycle theft1812.26157.14%
Burglary1612.266.67%
Robbery1410.9040.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.5480.00%
Vehicle crime86.13300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116251.420.00%
Theft from the person6679.041220.00%
Other theft4344.972050.00%
Violence and sexual offences4329.30616.67%
Shoplifting3629.300.00%
Public order2324.531050.00%
Burglary1515.670.00%
Robbery1010.220.00%
Bicycle theft76.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.770.00%
Other crime23.41100.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Drugs11.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.900.00%
Theft from the person54.09400.00%
Other theft23.410.00%
Public order21.360.00%
Other crime11.360.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.68-96.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2528.62-86.56%
Violence and sexual offences917.03-79.07%
Public order46.13-76.47%
Other theft32.73-97.09%
Robbery12.04-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 186 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person186380.19376.92%
Other theft103126.733333.33%
Anti-social behaviour9870.180.00%
Shoplifting5466.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences4336.79514.29%
Burglary2029.300.00%
Public order1713.63240.00%
Robbery1011.58900.00%
Vehicle crime106.810.00%
Bicycle theft96.810.00%
Drugs66.130.00%
Possession of weapons14.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3937.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences726.570.00%
Public order54.770.00%
Other theft33.41200.00%
Robbery12.040.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.68-99.55%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 256 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 221 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person256507.60-16.07%
Other theft221174.422.79%
Anti-social behaviour83150.582.47%
Violence and sexual offences6056.55-16.67%
Shoplifting4940.8840.00%
Public order2433.399.09%
Burglary1316.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.86-35.29%
Vehicle crime97.49-18.18%
Bicycle theft96.13-30.77%
Robbery56.13-68.75%
Drugs53.410.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 305 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 215 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person305550.5313.81%
Other theft215207.81-15.69%
Anti-social behaviour81146.49-31.93%
Violence and sexual offences7255.19-7.69%
Shoplifting3549.06-35.19%
Public order2223.8529.41%
Criminal damage and arson1714.99-15.00%
Robbery1611.5823.08%
Burglary1310.90-27.78%
Bicycle theft138.8630.00%
Vehicle crime118.8610.00%
Drugs57.49-37.50%
Other crime23.410.00%
Possession of weapons11.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 268 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 255 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person268594.1369.62%
Other theft255182.6029.44%
Anti-social behaviour119173.7423.96%
Violence and sexual offences7881.0834.48%
Shoplifting5453.1428.57%
Criminal damage and arson2036.79300.00%
Burglary1813.6380.00%
Public order1712.26-34.62%
Robbery1311.5885.71%
Vehicle crime108.86-41.18%
Bicycle theft106.81-50.00%
Drugs86.81100.00%
Possession of weapons25.45100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 197 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 158 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft197436.740.00%
Theft from the person158134.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour96107.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences5865.410.00%
Shoplifting4239.520.00%
Public order2628.620.00%
Bicycle theft2017.710.00%
Vehicle crime1713.630.00%
Burglary1011.580.00%
Robbery76.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.770.00%
Drugs43.410.00%
Possession of weapons12.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 680 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 97.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 2024116
April 202498
January 202483
December 202381
November 2023119
October 202396

A total of 1163 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 105.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 255 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024120
August 202443
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024103
March 20243
February 20241
January 2024221
December 2023215
November 2023255
October 2023197

A total of 1426 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 129.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 305 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024117
August 202466
July 20245
June 20241
May 202425
April 2024186
March 202439
January 2024256
December 2023305
November 2023268
October 2023158

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202423
July 20242
May 20244
April 202417
March 20245
January 202424
December 202322
November 202317
October 202326

A total of 433 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202443
July 20246
May 20249
April 202443
March 20247
January 202460
December 202372
November 202378
October 202358

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 202410
January 20249
December 202311
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 86 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 20249
January 20249
December 202313
November 202310
October 202320

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202420
January 202413
December 202313
November 202318
October 202310

A total of 77 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
May 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 20245
December 202316
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 324 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202436
April 202454
January 202449
December 202335
November 202354
October 202342

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20241
January 202411
December 202317
November 202320
October 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
December 20232

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2B 4AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total71
    Other theft18
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Theft from the person12
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Burglary6
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 15. Surrey Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 19. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
  • 25. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 26. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Shelton Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1