WC2E 7JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 7JT

WC2E 7JT, Westminster has recorded a total of 835 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1148.04 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 7JT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2E postcode area, which has experienced 113 crimes and a crime rate of 154.79 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2E 7JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 7JT, encompassing approximately 727 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2E 7JT area, explore the WC2E 7JT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (206) incidents (1960.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (144) incidents (1700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (120) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC2E 7JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 112
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 76
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 51

WC2E 7JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 206 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 144 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2061148.041960.00%
Violence and sexual offences144283.231700.00%
Anti-social behaviour120197.990.00%
Other theft119164.991883.33%
Public order58163.61866.67%
Shoplifting4879.744700.00%
Robbery4066.003900.00%
Drugs3655.003500.00%
Criminal damage and arson2149.50600.00%
Burglary1528.870.00%
Vehicle crime1420.620.00%
Bicycle theft919.250.00%
Other crime312.370.00%
Possession of weapons24.120.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1049.50900.00%
Violence and sexual offences813.750.00%
Other theft611.000.00%
Public order68.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.250.00%
Shoplifting14.120.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Robbery11.370.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12.75-97.14%
Robbery11.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35114.12-92.13%
Violence and sexual offences1948.12-85.93%
Other theft1126.12-94.81%
Public order1015.12-83.33%
Robbery213.75-93.55%
Shoplifting22.75-97.26%
Bicycle theft12.75-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.37-95.83%
Drugs11.37-97.14%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 445 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 212 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4451619.63709.09%
Other theft212611.833433.33%
Violence and sexual offences135291.481127.27%
Anti-social behaviour120185.610.00%
Shoplifting73164.997200.00%
Public order60100.37445.45%
Drugs3582.493400.00%
Robbery3148.123000.00%
Burglary2842.620.00%
Vehicle crime2438.500.00%
Bicycle theft833.00300.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.000.00%
Possession of weapons16.870.00%
Other crime11.370.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55122.370.00%
Public order1175.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences1115.120.00%
Other theft615.12200.00%
Bicycle theft28.250.00%
Robbery12.750.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Shoplifting11.370.00%
Drugs11.370.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.75-99.44%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 569 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 357 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5692110.47-18.48%
Other theft357782.32-18.12%
Violence and sexual offences180490.84-12.62%
Anti-social behaviour118247.488.26%
Public order71162.24-5.33%
Shoplifting6997.6232.69%
Robbery4394.87-10.42%
Drugs4159.127.89%
Criminal damage and arson2756.3712.50%
Vehicle crime2237.12-18.52%
Burglary1730.25-19.05%
Bicycle theft1223.370.00%
Possession of weapons716.5040.00%
Other crime29.62-60.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 698 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 436 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6982414.329.92%
Other theft436959.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences206599.45-0.48%
Anti-social behaviour109283.23-30.13%
Public order75149.86-23.47%
Shoplifting52103.12-37.35%
Robbery4871.4920.00%
Drugs3866.0018.75%
Vehicle crime2752.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson2437.12-4.00%
Burglary2133.0023.53%
Bicycle theft1228.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons516.50-37.50%
Other crime56.870.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 635 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 436 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6352456.9454.13%
Other theft436873.0618.16%
Violence and sexual offences207599.4537.09%
Anti-social behaviour156284.6038.05%
Public order98214.486.52%
Shoplifting83134.7453.70%
Robbery40114.1242.86%
Drugs3255.00-15.79%
Vehicle crime2744.00-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson2537.128.70%
Bicycle theft1834.37-25.00%
Burglary1724.75-10.53%
Possession of weapons823.37-20.00%
Other crime511.000.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 412 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 369 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4121893.2362.20%
Other theft369566.4638.20%
Violence and sexual offences151507.34-2.58%
Anti-social behaviour113207.61-22.07%
Public order92155.3658.62%
Shoplifting54126.498.00%
Vehicle crime3974.2411.43%
Drugs3853.620.00%
Robbery2852.25-17.65%
Bicycle theft2438.5014.29%
Criminal damage and arson2333.0043.75%
Burglary1931.62-20.83%
Possession of weapons1026.1211.11%
Other crime513.75400.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 267 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 254 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2671522.010.00%
Theft from the person254367.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences155349.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour145213.110.00%
Public order58199.360.00%
Shoplifting5079.740.00%
Drugs3868.740.00%
Vehicle crime3552.250.00%
Robbery3448.120.00%
Burglary2446.750.00%
Bicycle theft2133.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson1628.870.00%
Possession of weapons922.000.00%
Other crime112.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3320 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 301.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 698 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024206
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024445
March 202455
January 2024569
December 2023698
November 2023635
October 2023412
September 2023254

A total of 141 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 202428
January 202417
December 202321
November 202317
October 202319
September 202324

A total of 1216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 121.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 207 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024144
July 20248
May 202419
April 2024135
March 202411
January 2024180
December 2023206
November 2023207
October 2023151
September 2023155

A total of 433 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202448
July 20241
May 20242
April 202473
March 20241
January 202469
December 202352
November 202383
October 202354
September 202350

A total of 881 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 125.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024120
April 2024120
January 2024118
December 2023109
November 2023156
October 2023113
September 2023145

A total of 539 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202458
July 20246
May 202410
April 202460
March 202411
January 202471
December 202375
November 202398
October 202392
September 202358

A total of 107 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
January 202412
December 202312
November 202318
October 202324
September 202321

A total of 2221 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 201.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 436 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024119
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024212
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024357
December 2023436
November 2023436
October 2023369
September 2023267

A total of 189 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
May 20241
April 202424
January 202422
December 202327
November 202327
October 202339
September 202335

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 269 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202431
March 20241
January 202443
December 202348
November 202340
October 202328
September 202334

A total of 145 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 20243
May 20241
April 20245
January 202427
December 202324
November 202325
October 202323
September 202316

A total of 261 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
July 20241
May 20241
April 202435
March 20241
January 202441
December 202338
November 202332
October 202338
September 202338

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310
September 20239

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2E 7JT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total112
    Theft from the person29
    Other theft20
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Drugs9
    Robbery8
    Public order6
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total76
    Theft from the person21
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Public order9
    Other theft7
    Robbery4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Leicester Square
    Total51
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Drugs9
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total41
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Corner House Street
    Total38
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Theft from the person6
    Public order4
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Little Newport Street
    Total32
    Theft from the person12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total26
    Vehicle crime6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 8. William Iv Street
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Charing Cross
    Total23
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total20
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Buckingham Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Trafalgar Square
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
  • 14. Cranbourn Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. B402
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Henrietta Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Craig'S Court
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Strand
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lisle Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. A301
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Gerrard Place
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. B404
    Total9
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 24. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Leicester Square (Lu Station)
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 26. Covent Garden
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 27. New Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Rose Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Embankment Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. John Adam Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1