WC2E 7LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 7LL

WC2E 7LL, Westminster has recorded a total of 955 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1308.22 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 7LL 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 7LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 7LL, encompassing approximately 730 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (224) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Other theft: (203) incidents (130.68% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (148) incidents (17.46% increase)

WC2E 7LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 141
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 115
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39

WC2E 7LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 224 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 203 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2241308.2245.45%
Other theft203306.85130.68%
Violence and sexual offences148278.0817.46%
Anti-social behaviour111202.743.74%
Shoplifting66152.0540.43%
Public order4990.414.26%
Robbery3467.129.68%
Vehicle crime2846.58154.55%
Criminal damage and arson2738.3650.00%
Bicycle theft2236.99144.44%
Drugs2230.14-8.33%
Burglary1530.140.00%
Possession of weapons320.5550.00%
Other crime34.110.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 126 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person154934.251440.00%
Violence and sexual offences126210.961700.00%
Anti-social behaviour107172.600.00%
Other theft88146.581366.67%
Shoplifting47120.554600.00%
Public order4764.38683.33%
Robbery3164.383000.00%
Drugs2442.472300.00%
Criminal damage and arson1832.88500.00%
Burglary1524.660.00%
Vehicle crime1120.550.00%
Bicycle theft915.070.00%
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 person35113.70-90.14%
Violence and sexual offences1947.95-83.33%
Other theft1126.03-94.24%
Public order1015.07-79.59%
Robbery213.70-90.48%
Shoplifting22.74-97.22%
Bicycle theft12.74-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.37-95.83%
Drugs11.37-95.83%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 355 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 191 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3551375.34545.45%
Other theft191486.303083.33%
Violence and sexual offences114261.64936.36%
Anti-social behaviour110156.160.00%
Shoplifting72150.687100.00%
Public order4998.63308.33%
Burglary2867.120.00%
Drugs2438.362300.00%
Vehicle crime2432.880.00%
Robbery2132.882000.00%
Bicycle theft828.77300.00%
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 theft22.74-99.38%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 455 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 322 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4551815.07-21.42%
Other theft322623.29-16.80%
Violence and sexual offences157441.10-13.74%
Anti-social behaviour104215.079.47%
Shoplifting70142.4737.25%
Public order6895.893.03%
Robbery3393.15-5.71%
Drugs3245.2123.08%
Criminal damage and arson2543.840.00%
Vehicle crime2234.254.76%
Burglary1630.14-27.27%
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 579 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 387 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5792065.7512.21%
Other theft387793.15-4.91%
Violence and sexual offences182530.14-2.67%
Anti-social behaviour95249.32-30.66%
Public order66130.14-21.43%
Shoplifting5190.41-37.04%
Robbery3569.869.38%
Drugs2647.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson2535.624.17%
Burglary2234.2510.00%
Vehicle crime2130.14-22.22%
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 516 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 407 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5162149.3249.57%
Other theft407706.8523.33%
Violence and sexual offences187557.5344.96%
Anti-social behaviour137256.1628.04%
Public order84187.677.69%
Shoplifting81115.0750.00%
Robbery32110.9652.38%
Vehicle crime2743.84-32.50%
Drugs2636.99-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson2435.6226.32%
Burglary2032.8842.86%
Bicycle theft1827.40-30.77%
Possession of weapons724.66-22.22%
Other crime39.5950.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 345 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 330 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3451652.050.00%
Other theft330472.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences129452.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour107176.710.00%
Public order78146.580.00%
Shoplifting54106.850.00%
Vehicle crime4073.970.00%
Drugs3254.790.00%
Bicycle theft2643.840.00%
Robbery2135.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson1928.770.00%
Burglary1426.030.00%
Possession of weapons919.180.00%
Other crime212.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 771 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024111
August 2024107
April 2024110
January 2024104
December 202395
November 2023137
October 2023107

A total of 130 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
April 202428
January 202416
December 202322
November 202320
October 202314

A total of 1953 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 177.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 407 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024203
August 202488
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024191
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024322
December 2023387
November 2023407
October 2023330

A total of 111 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20249
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
January 202413
December 202312
November 202318
October 202326

A total of 469 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202447
July 20246
May 202410
April 202449
March 202412
January 202468
December 202366
November 202384
October 202378

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 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202411
May 20241
April 202424
January 202422
December 202321
November 202327
October 202340

A total of 1080 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 187 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024148
August 2024126
July 20247
May 202419
April 2024114
March 202411
January 2024157
December 2023182
November 2023187
October 2023129

A total of 147 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202418
July 20243
May 20241
April 20245
January 202425
December 202325
November 202324
October 202319

A total of 445 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202447
July 20241
May 20242
April 202472
March 20241
January 202470
December 202351
November 202381
October 202354

A total of 2729 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 248.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 579 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024224
August 2024154
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024355
March 202455
January 2024455
December 2023579
November 2023516
October 2023345

A total of 211 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202431
July 20241
May 20242
April 202421
March 20241
January 202433
December 202335
November 202332
October 202321

A total of 189 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202424
July 20241
May 20241
April 202424
March 20241
January 202432
December 202326
November 202326
October 202332

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 7LL 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
    Total115
    Theft from the person34
    Other theft30
    Violence and sexual offences26
    Robbery7
    Drugs7
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    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. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 21. 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
  • 22. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 26. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1