WC2E 7ND Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 7ND

WC2E 7ND, Westminster has recorded a total of 905 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1239.73 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 7ND 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 7ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 7ND, encompassing approximately 730 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (209) incidents (44.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (198) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (144) incidents (18.03% increase)

WC2E 7ND Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 135
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 115
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39

WC2E 7ND Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 209 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 198 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2091239.7344.14%
Other theft198286.30125.00%
Violence and sexual offences144271.2318.03%
Anti-social behaviour101197.264.12%
Shoplifting62138.3631.91%
Public order4684.932.22%
Robbery3163.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson2642.4752.94%
Vehicle crime2635.62136.36%
Drugs2235.62-8.33%
Bicycle theft1930.14111.11%
Burglary1526.037.14%
Possession of weapons320.5550.00%
Other crime34.110.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person145897.261350.00%
Violence and sexual offences122198.631642.86%
Anti-social behaviour97167.120.00%
Other theft88132.881366.67%
Shoplifting47120.554600.00%
Public order4564.38650.00%
Robbery3161.643000.00%
Drugs2442.472300.00%
Criminal damage and arson1732.88466.67%
Burglary1423.290.00%
Vehicle crime1119.180.00%
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 person35113.70-89.64%
Violence and sexual offences1947.95-82.88%
Other theft1126.03-93.92%
Public order1015.07-79.17%
Robbery213.70-90.00%
Shoplifting22.74-97.22%
Bicycle theft12.74-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.37-95.83%
Drugs11.37-95.83%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 338 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 181 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3381315.07514.55%
Other theft181463.012916.67%
Violence and sexual offences111247.95909.09%
Anti-social behaviour103152.050.00%
Shoplifting72141.107100.00%
Public order4898.63300.00%
Burglary2665.750.00%
Drugs2435.622300.00%
Vehicle crime2432.880.00%
Robbery2032.881900.00%
Bicycle theft727.40250.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.590.00%
Possession of weapons15.480.00%
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 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 theft22.74-99.35%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 447 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 308 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4471761.64-20.32%
Other theft308612.33-18.52%
Violence and sexual offences154421.92-13.97%
Anti-social behaviour99210.968.79%
Shoplifting68135.6236.00%
Public order6793.153.08%
Drugs3191.7824.00%
Robbery3042.47-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson2541.100.00%
Vehicle crime2234.254.76%
Burglary1430.14-30.00%
Bicycle theft1319.188.33%
Possession of weapons617.81200.00%
Other crime28.22-60.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 561 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 378 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5612010.9612.42%
Other theft378768.49-2.33%
Violence and sexual offences179517.81-0.56%
Anti-social behaviour91245.21-30.00%
Public order65124.66-20.73%
Shoplifting5089.04-38.27%
Robbery3468.4917.24%
Criminal damage and arson2546.588.70%
Drugs2534.250.00%
Vehicle crime2134.25-19.23%
Burglary2028.775.26%
Bicycle theft1227.40-33.33%
Other crime516.4466.67%
Possession of weapons26.85-71.43%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 499 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 387 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4992067.1252.60%
Other theft387683.5622.47%
Violence and sexual offences180530.1444.00%
Anti-social behaviour130246.5831.31%
Public order82178.086.49%
Shoplifting81112.3352.83%
Robbery29110.9645.00%
Vehicle crime2639.73-31.58%
Drugs2535.62-21.88%
Criminal damage and arson2334.2521.05%
Burglary1931.5135.71%
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 327 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 316 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3271582.190.00%
Other theft316447.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences125432.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour99171.230.00%
Public order77135.620.00%
Shoplifting53105.480.00%
Vehicle crime3872.600.00%
Drugs3252.050.00%
Bicycle theft2443.840.00%
Robbery2032.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson1927.400.00%
Burglary1426.030.00%
Possession of weapons919.180.00%
Other crime212.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 720 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024101
August 202497
April 2024103
January 202499
December 202391
November 2023130
October 202399

A total of 122 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
April 202426
January 202414
December 202320
November 202319
October 202314

A total of 1881 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 171.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 387 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024198
August 202488
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024181
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024308
December 2023378
November 2023387
October 2023316

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.89 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 20244
January 202425
December 202325
November 202323
October 202319

A total of 437 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202447
July 20241
May 20242
April 202472
March 20241
January 202468
December 202350
November 202381
October 202353

A total of 2627 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 238.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 561 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024209
August 2024145
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024338
March 202455
January 2024447
December 2023561
November 2023499
October 2023327

A total of 1052 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 105.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024144
August 2024122
July 20247
May 202419
April 2024111
March 202411
January 2024154
December 2023179
November 2023180
October 2023125

A total of 458 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202445
July 20246
May 202410
April 202448
March 202412
January 202467
December 202365
November 202382
October 202377

A total of 105 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202413
December 202312
November 202318
October 202324

A total of 199 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202431
July 20241
May 20242
April 202420
March 20241
January 202430
December 202334
November 202329
October 202320

A total of 169 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202411
May 20241
April 202424
January 202422
December 202321
November 202326
October 202338

A total of 186 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.60 incidents per month. October 2023 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 202431
December 202325
November 202325
October 202332

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
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 7ND postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total135
    Theft from the person37
    Other theft34
    Anti-social behaviour16
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs7
    Burglary6
    Robbery4
    Bicycle theft4
    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. 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. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 24. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2