WC2B 4AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2B 4AF

WC2B 4AF, Westminster has recorded a total of 532 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 360.91 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 4AF 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 4AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 4AF, encompassing approximately 1474 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (130) incidents (170.83% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (124) incidents (77.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (86) incidents (-23.89% decrease)

WC2B 4AF 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 4AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft130360.91170.83%
Theft from the person12488.1977.14%
Anti-social behaviour8684.12-23.89%
Violence and sexual offences5958.3437.21%
Shoplifting5440.0345.95%
Public order1836.63-25.00%
Bicycle theft1712.21112.50%
Burglary1511.530.00%
Robbery1310.1818.18%
Criminal damage and arson98.8250.00%
Vehicle crime76.11250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour113257.800.00%
Theft from the person7076.661300.00%
Other theft4847.492300.00%
Violence and sexual offences4332.56616.67%
Shoplifting3729.170.00%
Public order2425.101100.00%
Burglary1516.280.00%
Robbery1110.180.00%
Bicycle theft87.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.430.00%
Other crime24.07100.00%
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 offences610.850.00%
Theft from the person54.07400.00%
Other theft23.390.00%
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 person2528.49-87.18%
Violence and sexual offences916.96-78.57%
Public order46.11-76.47%
Other theft32.71-97.44%
Robbery12.04-91.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 195 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person195400.94400.00%
Other theft117132.293800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10579.370.00%
Shoplifting5471.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences4236.63500.00%
Burglary2128.490.00%
Public order1714.25240.00%
Robbery1211.531100.00%
Vehicle crime108.140.00%
Bicycle theft96.780.00%
Drugs76.110.00%
Possession of weapons14.750.00%
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 person3937.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences726.460.00%
Public order54.750.00%
Other theft33.39200.00%
Robbery12.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.68-99.56%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 270 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 228 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person270528.48-12.62%
Other theft228183.170.44%
Anti-social behaviour82154.681.23%
Violence and sexual offences6355.63-11.27%
Shoplifting5342.7439.47%
Public order2835.9621.74%
Burglary1319.00-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson118.82-35.29%
Vehicle crime97.46-10.00%
Bicycle theft96.11-30.77%
Drugs76.1140.00%
Robbery64.75-62.50%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 309 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 227 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person309563.0810.36%
Other theft227209.63-16.24%
Anti-social behaviour81154.00-31.93%
Violence and sexual offences7154.95-10.13%
Shoplifting3848.17-30.91%
Public order2325.7835.29%
Burglary1715.60-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson1711.53-15.00%
Robbery1611.5323.08%
Bicycle theft1310.8530.00%
Vehicle crime108.820.00%
Drugs56.78-37.50%
Other crime23.390.00%
Possession of weapons11.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 280 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 271 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person280611.9360.92%
Other theft271189.9528.44%
Anti-social behaviour119183.8522.68%
Violence and sexual offences7980.7336.21%
Shoplifting5553.5927.91%
Criminal damage and arson2037.31300.00%
Burglary1813.5780.00%
Public order1712.21-34.62%
Robbery1311.5344.44%
Vehicle crime108.82-41.18%
Bicycle theft106.78-50.00%
Drugs86.78100.00%
Possession of weapons25.43100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 211 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 174 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft211457.930.00%
Theft from the person174143.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour97118.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences5865.810.00%
Shoplifting4339.350.00%
Public order2629.170.00%
Bicycle theft2017.640.00%
Vehicle crime1713.570.00%
Burglary1011.530.00%
Robbery96.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.110.00%
Drugs43.390.00%
Possession of weapons12.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 683 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 97.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202486
August 2024113
April 2024105
January 202482
December 202381
November 2023119
October 202397

A total of 1241 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 112.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 271 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024130
August 202448
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024117
March 20243
February 20241
January 2024228
December 2023227
November 2023271
October 2023211

A total of 1492 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 135.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 309 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024124
August 202470
July 20245
June 20241
May 202425
April 2024195
March 202439
January 2024270
December 2023309
November 2023280
October 2023174

A total of 164 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 20242
May 20244
April 202417
March 20245
January 202428
December 202323
November 202317
October 202326

A total of 437 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202443
July 20246
May 20249
April 202442
March 20247
January 202463
December 202371
November 202379
October 202358

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 202410
January 20249
December 202310
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 202417
August 20248
April 20249
January 20249
December 202313
November 202310
October 202320

A total of 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
April 202421
January 202413
December 202317
November 202318
October 202310

A total of 334 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202437
April 202454
January 202453
December 202338
November 202355
October 202343

A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
May 20241
April 202412
March 20241
January 20246
December 202316
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
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 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20247
January 20247
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 4AF 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. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    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. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
  • 26. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 27. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Shelton Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1