MAIDEN LANE, WC2E 7NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 7NJ

MAIDEN LANE, WC2E 7NJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 1001 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1371.87 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 7NJ 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 7NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 7NJ, encompassing approximately 729 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (236) incidents (43.03% increase)
  • Other theft: (218) incidents (118.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (152) incidents (16.92% increase)

WC2E 7NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 138
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 135
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39

MAIDEN LANE, WC2E 7NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 236 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 218 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2361371.8743.03%
Other theft218323.44118.00%
Violence and sexual offences152298.7716.92%
Anti-social behaviour117208.320.86%
Shoplifting63160.3534.04%
Public order5286.344.00%
Robbery3971.2714.71%
Vehicle crime3053.45130.77%
Criminal damage and arson2741.1150.00%
Drugs2237.00-12.00%
Bicycle theft2030.15122.22%
Burglary1627.4114.29%
Other crime621.93100.00%
Possession of weapons38.2250.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 130 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person165994.981550.00%
Violence and sexual offences130226.131757.14%
Anti-social behaviour116178.160.00%
Other theft100158.981566.67%
Public order50137.05733.33%
Shoplifting4768.524600.00%
Robbery3464.413300.00%
Drugs2546.602400.00%
Criminal damage and arson1834.26500.00%
Burglary1424.670.00%
Vehicle crime1319.190.00%
Bicycle theft917.820.00%
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 person1047.97900.00%
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 person35113.75-90.64%
Violence and sexual offences1947.97-84.03%
Other theft1126.04-94.02%
Public order1015.08-82.46%
Robbery213.70-91.30%
Shoplifting22.74-97.26%
Bicycle theft12.74-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.37-96.00%
Drugs11.37-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 374 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 184 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3741421.20580.00%
Other theft184512.572966.67%
Violence and sexual offences119252.17981.82%
Anti-social behaviour114163.090.00%
Shoplifting73156.247200.00%
Public order57100.05418.18%
Burglary2678.120.00%
Drugs2635.632500.00%
Vehicle crime2535.630.00%
Robbery2334.262200.00%
Bicycle theft931.52350.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.330.00%
Possession of weapons16.850.00%
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 person55121.970.00%
Public order1175.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences1115.080.00%
Other theft615.08200.00%
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 489 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 335 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4891900.88-18.50%
Other theft335670.17-17.69%
Violence and sexual offences166459.12-14.87%
Anti-social behaviour110227.508.91%
Shoplifting69150.7532.69%
Public order6994.56-6.76%
Robbery3494.56-12.82%
Drugs3246.6018.52%
Criminal damage and arson2743.868.00%
Vehicle crime2237.004.76%
Burglary1530.15-28.57%
Bicycle theft1120.56-8.33%
Possession of weapons615.08200.00%
Other crime28.22-60.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 600 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 407 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6002166.7511.11%
Other theft407822.300.49%
Violence and sexual offences195557.792.09%
Anti-social behaviour101267.25-31.29%
Public order74138.42-18.68%
Shoplifting52101.42-35.80%
Robbery3971.2725.81%
Drugs2753.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson2537.004.17%
Burglary2134.2616.67%
Vehicle crime2128.78-22.22%
Bicycle theft1228.78-25.00%
Other crime516.4566.67%
Possession of weapons26.85-77.78%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 540 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 405 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5402206.5049.58%
Other theft405740.0718.42%
Violence and sexual offences191555.0540.44%
Anti-social behaviour147261.7634.86%
Public order91201.468.33%
Shoplifting81124.7250.00%
Robbery31111.0140.91%
Vehicle crime2742.49-30.77%
Drugs2737.00-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson2437.004.35%
Burglary1832.895.88%
Bicycle theft1624.67-27.27%
Possession of weapons921.930.00%
Other crime312.3350.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 361 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 342 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3611717.230.00%
Other theft342494.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences136468.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour109186.390.00%
Public order84149.380.00%
Shoplifting54115.120.00%
Vehicle crime3974.010.00%
Drugs3353.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson2345.230.00%
Bicycle theft2231.520.00%
Robbery2230.150.00%
Burglary1730.150.00%
Possession of weapons923.300.00%
Other crime212.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 814 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024117
August 2024116
April 2024114
January 2024110
December 2023101
November 2023147
October 2023109

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 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 202426
January 202415
December 202321
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 2016 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 183.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 407 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024218
August 2024100
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024184
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024335
December 2023407
November 2023405
October 2023342

A total of 153 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 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 202427
December 202325
November 202324
October 202323

A total of 443 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202447
July 20241
May 20242
April 202473
March 20241
January 202469
December 202352
November 202381
October 202354

A total of 2866 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 260.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 600 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024236
August 2024165
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024374
March 202455
January 2024489
December 2023600
November 2023540
October 2023361

A total of 1126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 112.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 195 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024152
August 2024130
July 20247
May 202419
April 2024119
March 202411
January 2024166
December 2023195
November 2023191
October 2023136

A total of 504 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202450
July 20246
May 202410
April 202457
March 202411
January 202469
December 202374
November 202391
October 202384

A total of 102 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20249
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
January 202411
December 202312
November 202316
October 202322

A total of 226 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202434
July 20241
May 20242
April 202423
March 20241
January 202434
December 202339
November 202331
October 202322

A total of 178 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202413
May 20241
April 202425
January 202422
December 202321
November 202327
October 202339

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 202426
March 20241
January 202432
December 202327
November 202327
October 202333

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 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 20239
October 20239

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
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 7NJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total138
    Theft from the person37
    Other theft36
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Robbery9
    Drugs7
    Public order5
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. 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
  • 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. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Craig'S Court
    Total21
    Other theft7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Drury Lane
    Total14
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 20. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 22. 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
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 25. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 27. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1