WC2E 7NN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 7NN

WC2E 7NN, Westminster has recorded a total of 981 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1353.98 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 7NN 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 7NN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 7NN, encompassing approximately 724 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (234) incidents (41.82% increase)
  • Other theft: (214) incidents (114.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (146) incidents (14.06% increase)

WC2E 7NN 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

WC2E 7NN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 234 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 214 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2341353.9841.82%
Other theft214322.97114.00%
Violence and sexual offences146295.3614.06%
Anti-social behaviour117201.517.34%
Shoplifting58161.4828.89%
Public order5080.050.00%
Robbery3969.0114.71%
Vehicle crime3053.83130.77%
Criminal damage and arson2641.4136.84%
Drugs2335.89-11.54%
Bicycle theft2031.74150.00%
Burglary1527.600.00%
Other crime620.70100.00%
Possession of weapons38.2850.00%

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 128 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person165989.611550.00%
Violence and sexual offences128227.731728.57%
Anti-social behaviour109176.670.00%
Other theft100150.441566.67%
Public order50138.02733.33%
Shoplifting4569.014400.00%
Robbery3462.113300.00%
Drugs2646.932500.00%
Criminal damage and arson1935.89533.33%
Burglary1526.220.00%
Vehicle crime1320.700.00%
Bicycle theft817.940.00%
Other crime311.040.00%
Possession of weapons24.140.00%

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 person1048.31900.00%
Violence and sexual offences713.800.00%
Other theft69.660.00%
Public order68.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.280.00%
Shoplifting14.140.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Robbery11.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.38-97.14%

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 person35114.56-90.59%
Violence and sexual offences1948.31-83.62%
Other theft1126.22-94.02%
Public order1015.18-82.76%
Robbery213.80-91.30%
Shoplifting22.76-97.14%
Bicycle theft12.76-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.38-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.38-95.83%
Drugs11.38-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 372 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 184 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3721406.43576.36%
Other theft184513.442966.67%
Violence and sexual offences116253.96954.55%
Anti-social behaviour110160.100.00%
Shoplifting70151.826900.00%
Public order5896.61427.27%
Drugs2680.052500.00%
Vehicle crime2435.890.00%
Robbery2333.132200.00%
Burglary2231.740.00%
Bicycle theft830.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson411.040.00%
Possession of weapons15.520.00%
Other crime11.380.00%

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 person55122.840.00%
Public order1175.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences1115.180.00%
Other theft615.18200.00%
Bicycle theft28.280.00%
Robbery12.760.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Shoplifting11.380.00%
Drugs11.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.76-99.40%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 486 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 331 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4861899.17-18.86%
Other theft331670.78-18.47%
Violence and sexual offences165456.85-14.95%
Anti-social behaviour107227.7310.31%
Shoplifting68147.6833.33%
Public order6893.85-5.56%
Drugs3593.8529.63%
Robbery3448.31-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson2646.9313.04%
Vehicle crime2235.89-8.33%
Burglary1530.36-25.00%
Bicycle theft1120.70-8.33%
Possession of weapons615.18200.00%
Other crime28.28-60.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 599 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 406 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5992166.9310.72%
Other theft406826.742.01%
Violence and sexual offences194560.363.74%
Anti-social behaviour97267.76-28.68%
Public order72133.88-20.00%
Shoplifting5199.38-37.04%
Robbery3870.3926.67%
Drugs2752.450.00%
Vehicle crime2437.27-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson2333.134.55%
Burglary2031.7425.00%
Bicycle theft1227.60-25.00%
Other crime516.5666.67%
Possession of weapons26.90-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 541 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 398 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5412182.1151.54%
Other theft398746.6918.10%
Violence and sexual offences187549.3237.50%
Anti-social behaviour136258.1032.04%
Public order90187.717.14%
Shoplifting81124.2252.83%
Robbery30111.8036.36%
Drugs2741.41-20.59%
Vehicle crime2637.27-29.73%
Criminal damage and arson2235.890.00%
Burglary1630.36-5.88%
Bicycle theft1622.08-23.81%
Possession of weapons822.08-11.11%
Other crime311.0450.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 357 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 337 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3571703.180.00%
Other theft337492.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences136465.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour103187.710.00%
Public order84142.160.00%
Shoplifting53115.940.00%
Vehicle crime3773.150.00%
Drugs3451.070.00%
Robbery2246.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson2230.360.00%
Bicycle theft2130.360.00%
Burglary1728.980.00%
Possession of weapons923.460.00%
Other crime212.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 779 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024117
August 2024109
April 2024110
January 2024107
December 202397
November 2023136
October 2023103

A total of 120 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
April 202422
January 202415
December 202320
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 1995 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 181.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 406 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024214
August 2024100
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024184
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024331
December 2023406
November 2023398
October 2023337

A total of 146 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202419
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 202426
December 202323
November 202322
October 202322

A total of 430 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202445
July 20241
May 20242
April 202470
March 20241
January 202468
December 202351
November 202381
October 202353

A total of 2855 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 259.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 599 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024234
August 2024165
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024372
March 202455
January 2024486
December 2023599
November 2023541
October 2023357

A total of 1109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 194 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024146
August 2024128
July 20247
May 202419
April 2024116
March 202411
January 2024165
December 2023194
November 2023187
October 2023136

A total of 499 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202450
July 20246
May 202410
April 202458
March 202411
January 202468
December 202372
November 202390
October 202384

A total of 99 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
January 202411
December 202312
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 224 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.40 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 202338
November 202330
October 202322

A total of 177 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202413
May 20241
April 202424
January 202422
December 202324
November 202326
October 202337

A total of 201 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202426
July 20241
May 20241
April 202426
March 20241
January 202435
December 202327
November 202327
October 202334

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 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238
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 7NN 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. Parking Area
    Total34
    Vehicle crime17
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 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. 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