WC2B 4LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2B 4LD

WC2B 4LD, Westminster has recorded a total of 379 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 276.01 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 4LD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2B postcode area, which has experienced 91 crimes and a crime rate of 61.24 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2B 4LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 4LD, encompassing approximately 1373 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (86) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (71) incidents (1675.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (1575.00% increase)

WC2B 4LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 41
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 34
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23

WC2B 4LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86276.010.00%
Theft from the person7162.631675.00%
Violence and sexual offences6751.711575.00%
Other theft5048.794900.00%
Shoplifting3736.410.00%
Public order1826.95800.00%
Criminal damage and arson1513.110.00%
Robbery1110.921000.00%
Burglary98.010.00%
Bicycle theft76.550.00%
Drugs65.100.00%
Vehicle crime14.370.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.470.00%
Theft from the person42.91300.00%
Public order22.910.00%
Other theft11.460.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.73-87.50%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person811.65-94.97%
Violence and sexual offences35.83-94.34%
Other theft22.18-97.89%
Public order21.46-90.91%
Robbery11.46-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person159388.161345.45%
Anti-social behaviour102115.790.00%
Other theft9574.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences5369.182550.00%
Shoplifting4838.600.00%
Public order2234.96450.00%
Burglary1816.020.00%
Vehicle crime1013.110.00%
Drugs97.280.00%
Bicycle theft76.550.00%
Robbery65.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.370.00%
Possession of weapons11.460.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1112.380.00%
Public order48.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.73-99.46%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 236 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 186 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person236508.32-11.94%
Other theft186171.87-9.27%
Anti-social behaviour76135.4515.15%
Violence and sexual offences6255.35-13.89%
Shoplifting5045.1535.14%
Public order2936.4111.54%
Criminal damage and arson1421.12-17.65%
Drugs1310.2044.44%
Burglary109.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime77.2840.00%
Bicycle theft75.10-41.67%
Robbery65.10-68.42%
Other crime14.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 268 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 205 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person268549.108.94%
Other theft205195.17-12.77%
Violence and sexual offences72149.29-6.49%
Anti-social behaviour6652.43-38.89%
Shoplifting3748.06-37.29%
Public order2626.954.00%
Robbery1918.93111.11%
Criminal damage and arson1713.84-5.56%
Burglary1512.380.00%
Bicycle theft1210.9233.33%
Drugs98.74-10.00%
Vehicle crime56.55-50.00%
Other crime23.640.00%
Possession of weapons11.46-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 246 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 235 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person246600.0882.22%
Other theft235179.1532.02%
Anti-social behaviour108171.1420.00%
Violence and sexual offences7778.6516.67%
Shoplifting5956.0855.26%
Public order2542.97-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson1818.21157.14%
Burglary1513.1150.00%
Vehicle crime1010.92-37.50%
Drugs107.2842.86%
Bicycle theft97.28-40.00%
Robbery96.5528.57%
Possession of weapons36.550.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 178 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft178442.7744.72%
Theft from the person135129.6333.66%
Anti-social behaviour9098.31-20.35%
Violence and sexual offences6665.5429.41%
Shoplifting3848.06-7.32%
Public order3527.6720.69%
Vehicle crime1625.4945.45%
Bicycle theft1511.6515.38%
Burglary1010.92-41.18%
Drugs77.28250.00%
Robbery75.10-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson75.10-56.25%
Possession of weapons35.100.00%
Other crime12.180.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 113 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft123388.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour11389.570.00%
Theft from the person10182.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences5173.550.00%
Shoplifting4137.140.00%
Public order2929.860.00%
Burglary1721.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson1612.380.00%
Bicycle theft1311.650.00%
Robbery139.470.00%
Vehicle crime119.470.00%
Possession of weapons38.010.00%
Drugs22.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
January 20246
December 202319
November 20239
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 641 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202486
April 2024102
January 202476
December 202366
November 2023108
October 202390
September 2023113

A total of 457 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202467
July 20244
May 20243
April 202453
March 20242
January 202462
December 202372
November 202377
October 202366
September 202351

A total of 1240 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 112.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 268 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202471
July 20244
June 20241
May 20248
April 2024159
March 202411
January 2024236
December 2023268
November 2023246
October 2023135
September 2023101

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20247
January 20247
December 202312
November 20239
October 202315
September 202313

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202418
January 202410
December 202315
November 202315
October 202310
September 202317

A total of 192 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 20242
May 20242
April 202422
March 20244
January 202429
December 202326
November 202325
October 202335
September 202329

A total of 1076 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 107.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 235 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202450
July 20241
May 20242
April 202495
February 20241
January 2024186
December 2023205
November 2023235
October 2023178
September 2023123

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 202410
January 20247
December 20235
November 202310
October 202316
September 202311

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 310 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202437
April 202448
January 202450
December 202337
November 202359
October 202338
September 202341

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 20242
January 202414
December 202317
November 202318
October 20237
September 202316

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20249
January 202413
December 20239
November 202310
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total41
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total34
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. B402
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Henrietta Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Strand
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person3
  • 9. Drury Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. A301
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Surrey Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Essex Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Covent Garden
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 16. New Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Rose Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. John Adam Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Betterton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Garrick Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
  • 22. Neal Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Macklin Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Russell Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Temple
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Newton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 28. B401
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 29. Parker Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Great Queen Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2