WC2B 4BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2B 4BX

WC2B 4BX, Westminster has recorded a total of 512 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 350.02 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 4BX 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 4BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 4BX, encompassing approximately 1462 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (119) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (115) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (88) incidents (-24.14% decrease)

WC2B 4BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 63
  • B402 with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25

WC2B 4BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft119350.02183.33%
Theft from the person11581.3576.92%
Anti-social behaviour8878.62-24.14%
Violence and sexual offences5660.1621.74%
Shoplifting5438.2850.00%
Bicycle theft1836.92157.14%
Public order1712.31-22.73%
Burglary1511.620.00%
Robbery1310.2518.18%
Criminal damage and arson98.8980.00%
Vehicle crime86.15300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116252.940.00%
Theft from the person6579.301200.00%
Violence and sexual offences4644.44666.67%
Other theft4231.452000.00%
Shoplifting3628.710.00%
Public order2224.611000.00%
Burglary1515.040.00%
Robbery1110.250.00%
Bicycle theft77.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.790.00%
Other crime23.42100.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Drugs11.370.00%

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 offences610.940.00%
Theft from the person54.10400.00%
Other theft23.420.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Other crime11.370.00%

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 person2528.71-86.63%
Violence and sexual offences917.09-78.57%
Public order46.15-76.47%
Other theft32.73-97.06%
Robbery12.05-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 187 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person187380.10379.49%
Other theft102127.843300.00%
Anti-social behaviour9869.730.00%
Shoplifting5467.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences4236.92500.00%
Burglary2028.710.00%
Public order1713.67240.00%
Robbery1011.62900.00%
Bicycle theft96.840.00%
Vehicle crime96.150.00%
Drugs66.150.00%
Possession of weapons14.100.00%
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 person3937.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences726.660.00%
Public order54.790.00%
Other theft33.42200.00%
Robbery12.050.00%

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 253 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 223 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person253509.30-17.59%
Other theft223172.965.69%
Anti-social behaviour84152.452.44%
Violence and sexual offences6157.42-16.44%
Shoplifting4641.7035.29%
Public order2431.459.09%
Burglary1316.41-7.14%
Vehicle crime118.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.52-35.29%
Bicycle theft97.52-30.77%
Robbery56.15-68.75%
Drugs53.420.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 307 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 211 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person307552.3714.98%
Other theft211209.87-15.94%
Anti-social behaviour82144.25-29.91%
Violence and sexual offences7356.06-6.41%
Shoplifting3449.90-37.04%
Public order2223.2429.41%
Criminal damage and arson1715.04-15.00%
Robbery1611.6223.08%
Burglary1410.94-39.13%
Bicycle theft139.5730.00%
Vehicle crime118.8910.00%
Drugs57.52-37.50%
Other crime23.420.00%
Possession of weapons11.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 267 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 251 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person267594.7566.88%
Other theft251182.5330.73%
Anti-social behaviour117171.5919.39%
Violence and sexual offences7879.9836.84%
Shoplifting5453.3228.57%
Burglary2336.92109.09%
Criminal damage and arson2015.72233.33%
Public order1713.67-29.17%
Robbery1311.6285.71%
Vehicle crime108.89-41.18%
Bicycle theft106.84-50.00%
Drugs86.84100.00%
Possession of weapons25.47100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 160 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft192436.840.00%
Theft from the person160131.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour98109.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences5767.000.00%
Shoplifting4238.970.00%
Public order2428.710.00%
Bicycle theft2016.410.00%
Vehicle crime1713.670.00%
Burglary1111.620.00%
Robbery77.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.790.00%
Drugs44.100.00%
Possession of weapons12.730.00%

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 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 2024116
April 202498
January 202484
December 202382
November 2023117
October 202398

A total of 1149 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 251 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024119
August 202442
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024102
March 20243
February 20241
January 2024223
December 2023211
November 2023251
October 2023192

A total of 1424 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 129.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 307 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024115
August 202465
July 20245
June 20241
May 202425
April 2024187
March 202439
January 2024253
December 2023307
November 2023267
October 2023160

A total of 154 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202422
July 20242
May 20244
April 202417
March 20245
January 202424
December 202322
November 202317
October 202324

A total of 435 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202446
July 20246
May 20249
April 202442
March 20247
January 202461
December 202373
November 202378
October 202357

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20249
January 202411
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 111 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
April 202420
January 202413
December 202314
November 202323
October 202311

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 202413
August 202411
May 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 20245
December 202316
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 320 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202436
April 202454
January 202446
December 202334
November 202354
October 202342

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 20245
April 20241
January 202411
December 202317
November 202320
October 20236

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 4BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total63
    Other theft17
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Theft from the person9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Burglary5
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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