WC2B 5HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2B 5HH

WC2B 5HH, Westminster has recorded a total of 417 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 281.60 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 5HH 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 5HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 5HH, encompassing approximately 1480 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (94) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (77) incidents (1183.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (1050.00% increase)

WC2B 5HH 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: 36
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23

WC2B 5HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94281.600.00%
Theft from the person7763.481183.33%
Violence and sexual offences6952.001050.00%
Other theft5546.602650.00%
Shoplifting4237.140.00%
Public order2228.36633.33%
Burglary1614.860.00%
Robbery1310.801200.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.780.00%
Bicycle theft78.100.00%
Drugs64.730.00%
Other crime24.05100.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person612.83500.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.050.00%
Public order34.050.00%
Other theft22.030.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.68-96.30%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2730.39-86.70%
Violence and sexual offences918.23-83.93%
Public order46.08-86.21%
Other theft32.70-97.39%
Robbery22.03-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 203 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person203422.74420.51%
Other theft115137.093733.33%
Anti-social behaviour10477.660.00%
Shoplifting5870.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences5639.17700.00%
Public order2937.82383.33%
Burglary2119.580.00%
Drugs1014.180.00%
Vehicle crime106.750.00%
Robbery86.75700.00%
Bicycle theft85.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.400.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

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 person3937.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences726.340.00%
Public order64.730.00%
Other theft34.05200.00%
Robbery12.030.00%

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 276 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 221 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person276550.37-15.34%
Other theft221186.38-8.68%
Anti-social behaviour82149.2417.14%
Violence and sexual offences7755.38-12.50%
Shoplifting5552.0027.91%
Public order3637.1416.13%
Criminal damage and arson1724.31-15.00%
Drugs1511.4866.67%
Burglary1310.13-18.75%
Bicycle theft88.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime75.40-30.00%
Robbery64.73-68.42%
Other crime14.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 326 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 242 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person326600.357.59%
Other theft242220.15-10.04%
Violence and sexual offences88163.42-5.38%
Anti-social behaviour7059.43-39.13%
Shoplifting4347.27-32.81%
Public order3129.0419.23%
Criminal damage and arson2020.93-4.76%
Robbery1913.5146.15%
Burglary1612.83-5.88%
Bicycle theft1210.8050.00%
Vehicle crime108.100.00%
Drugs96.750.00%
Other crime26.080.00%
Possession of weapons11.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 303 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 269 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person303642.2273.14%
Other theft269204.6230.58%
Anti-social behaviour115181.6623.66%
Violence and sexual offences9377.6643.08%
Shoplifting6462.8036.17%
Public order2643.22-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson2117.56162.50%
Burglary1714.1830.77%
Robbery1311.4830.00%
Vehicle crime108.78-37.50%
Drugs96.7550.00%
Bicycle theft86.08-57.89%
Possession of weapons35.40-25.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 206 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 175 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft206474.7433.77%
Theft from the person175139.1145.83%
Anti-social behaviour93118.18-20.51%
Violence and sexual offences6562.8012.07%
Shoplifting4743.899.30%
Public order4031.7414.29%
Bicycle theft1927.015.56%
Vehicle crime1612.8345.45%
Burglary1310.80-48.00%
Robbery108.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson86.75-46.67%
Drugs65.4020.00%
Possession of weapons44.0533.33%
Other crime12.70-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft154419.370.00%
Theft from the person120104.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11781.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences5879.010.00%
Shoplifting4339.170.00%
Public order3529.040.00%
Burglary2523.640.00%
Bicycle theft1816.880.00%
Robbery1512.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson1510.130.00%
Vehicle crime1110.130.00%
Drugs57.430.00%
Possession of weapons33.380.00%
Other crime22.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 675 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 96.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202494
April 2024104
January 202482
December 202370
November 2023115
October 202393
September 2023117

A total of 528 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202469
July 20246
May 20249
April 202456
March 20247
January 202477
December 202388
November 202393
October 202365
September 202358

A total of 1553 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 141.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 326 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202477
July 20246
June 20241
May 202427
April 2024203
March 202439
January 2024276
December 2023326
November 2023303
October 2023175
September 2023120

A total of 88 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20241
January 20246
December 202319
November 202313
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20248
January 20248
December 202312
November 20238
October 202319
September 202318

A total of 1271 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 115.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 269 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202455
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024115
March 20243
February 20241
January 2024221
December 2023242
November 2023269
October 2023206
September 2023154

A total of 352 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202442
April 202458
January 202455
December 202343
November 202364
October 202347
September 202343

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 202421
January 202413
December 202316
November 202317
October 202313
September 202325

A total of 232 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 20243
May 20244
April 202429
March 20246
January 202436
December 202331
November 202326
October 202340
September 202335

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202410
January 20247
December 202310
November 202310
October 202316
September 202311

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 20242
January 202417
December 202320
November 202321
October 20238
September 202315

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202410
January 202415
December 20239
November 20239
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2B 5HH 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
    Total36
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle 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. Nightclub
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. B402
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Henrietta Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Holborn
    Total11
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Strand
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Drury Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. A301
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. Surrey Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Holborn (Lu Station)
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Covent Garden
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 18. New Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Rose Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. John Adam Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Betterton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Garrick Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
  • 25. Gate Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Neal Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Macklin Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Russell Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Monmouth Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Newton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4