WC2E 7LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 7LH

WC2E 7LH, Westminster has recorded a total of 954 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1306.85 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 7LH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2E postcode area, which has experienced 139 crimes and a crime rate of 190.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2E 7LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 7LH, encompassing approximately 730 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (216) incidents (45.95% increase)
  • Other theft: (207) incidents (122.58% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (149) incidents (19.20% increase)

WC2E 7LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 141
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 138
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39

WC2E 7LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 216 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 207 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2161306.8545.95%
Other theft207295.89122.58%
Violence and sexual offences149283.5619.20%
Anti-social behaviour116204.113.57%
Shoplifting65158.9038.30%
Public order4889.044.35%
Robbery3465.759.68%
Vehicle crime2846.58133.33%
Criminal damage and arson2638.3652.94%
Bicycle theft2235.62144.44%
Drugs2230.14-12.00%
Burglary1530.147.14%
Possession of weapons320.5550.00%
Other crime34.110.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 125 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person148936.991380.00%
Violence and sexual offences125202.741685.71%
Anti-social behaviour112171.230.00%
Other theft93153.421450.00%
Shoplifting47127.404600.00%
Public order4664.38666.67%
Robbery3163.013000.00%
Drugs2542.472400.00%
Criminal damage and arson1734.25466.67%
Burglary1423.290.00%
Vehicle crime1219.180.00%
Bicycle theft916.440.00%
Other crime312.330.00%
Possession of weapons24.110.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1047.95900.00%
Violence and sexual offences713.700.00%
Other theft69.590.00%
Public order68.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.220.00%
Shoplifting14.110.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Robbery11.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.37-97.14%

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 person35113.70-90.46%
Violence and sexual offences1947.95-83.19%
Other theft1126.03-94.05%
Public order1015.07-80.39%
Robbery213.70-90.91%
Shoplifting22.74-97.22%
Bicycle theft12.74-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.37-95.83%
Drugs11.37-96.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 367 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 185 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3671391.78567.27%
Other theft185502.742983.33%
Anti-social behaviour114253.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences113156.16927.27%
Shoplifting72154.797100.00%
Public order5198.63325.00%
Burglary2769.860.00%
Drugs2536.992400.00%
Vehicle crime2434.250.00%
Robbery2232.882100.00%
Bicycle theft830.14300.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.960.00%
Possession of weapons26.850.00%
Other crime12.740.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55123.290.00%
Public order1275.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences1116.440.00%
Other theft615.07200.00%
Bicycle theft28.220.00%
Robbery12.740.00%
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 theft22.74-99.40%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 486 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 333 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4861882.19-17.77%
Other theft333665.75-15.48%
Violence and sexual offences158456.16-16.84%
Anti-social behaviour110216.4413.40%
Shoplifting70150.6837.25%
Public order6795.890.00%
Robbery3491.78-5.56%
Drugs3246.5814.29%
Criminal damage and arson2543.840.00%
Vehicle crime2234.254.76%
Burglary1630.14-23.81%
Bicycle theft1321.928.33%
Possession of weapons617.81200.00%
Other crime28.22-60.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 591 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 394 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5912109.5910.47%
Other theft394809.59-3.19%
Violence and sexual offences190539.732.70%
Anti-social behaviour97260.27-32.64%
Public order67132.88-19.28%
Shoplifting5191.78-37.04%
Robbery3669.8612.50%
Drugs2849.323.70%
Criminal damage and arson2538.368.70%
Vehicle crime2134.25-22.22%
Burglary2128.7710.53%
Bicycle theft1228.77-33.33%
Other crime516.4466.67%
Possession of weapons26.85-71.43%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 535 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 407 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5352179.4552.42%
Other theft407732.8822.59%
Violence and sexual offences185557.5342.31%
Anti-social behaviour144253.4229.73%
Public order83197.267.79%
Shoplifting81113.7050.00%
Robbery32110.9645.45%
Vehicle crime2743.84-30.77%
Drugs2736.99-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson2336.9921.05%
Burglary1931.5126.67%
Bicycle theft1826.03-25.00%
Possession of weapons724.66-22.22%
Other crime39.5950.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 351 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 332 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3511668.490.00%
Other theft332480.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences130454.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour111178.080.00%
Public order77152.050.00%
Shoplifting54105.480.00%
Vehicle crime3973.970.00%
Drugs3353.420.00%
Bicycle theft2445.210.00%
Robbery2232.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson1930.140.00%
Burglary1526.030.00%
Possession of weapons920.550.00%
Other crime212.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 804 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024116
August 2024112
April 2024114
January 2024110
December 202397
November 2023144
October 2023111

A total of 127 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
April 202427
January 202416
December 202321
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 1976 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 179.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 407 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024207
August 202493
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024185
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024333
December 2023394
November 2023407
October 2023332

A total of 109 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20249
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
January 202413
December 202312
November 202318
October 202324

A total of 467 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202446
July 20246
May 202410
April 202451
March 202412
January 202467
December 202367
November 202383
October 202377

A total of 174 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202412
May 20241
April 202424
January 202422
December 202321
November 202327
October 202339

A total of 1087 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024149
August 2024125
July 20247
May 202419
April 2024113
March 202411
January 2024158
December 2023190
November 2023185
October 2023130

A total of 144 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202417
July 20243
May 20241
April 20245
January 202425
December 202325
November 202323
October 202319

A total of 444 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202447
July 20241
May 20242
April 202472
March 20241
January 202470
December 202351
November 202381
October 202354

A total of 2795 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 254.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 591 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024216
August 2024148
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024367
March 202455
January 2024486
December 2023591
November 2023535
October 2023351

A total of 215 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202431
July 20241
May 20242
April 202422
March 20241
January 202434
December 202336
November 202332
October 202322

A total of 195 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202425
July 20241
May 20241
April 202425
March 20241
January 202432
December 202328
November 202327
October 202333

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total141
    Theft from the person37
    Other theft35
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting10
    Drugs7
    Burglary6
    Bicycle theft5
    Robbery4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total138
    Theft from the person37
    Other theft36
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Robbery9
    Drugs7
    Public order5
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Corner House Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total32
    Vehicle crime17
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. William Iv Street
    Total32
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft5
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 9. Embankment Place
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Drury Lane
    Total14
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 20. John Adam Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 25. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2