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

Overview of Crime in WC2E 7NR

MAIDEN LANE, WC2E 7NR, Westminster has recorded a total of 1136 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1587.54 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 7NR 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 7NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 7NR, encompassing approximately 715 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (291) incidents (40.58% increase)
  • Other theft: (243) incidents (105.93% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (169) incidents (14.19% increase)

WC2E 7NR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 138
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 137
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

MAIDEN LANE, WC2E 7NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 291 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 243 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2911587.5440.58%
Other theft243406.67105.93%
Violence and sexual offences169339.5914.19%
Anti-social behaviour130236.178.33%
Shoplifting58181.6726.09%
Public order5481.05-5.26%
Robbery4875.4620.00%
Drugs3867.085.56%
Vehicle crime3353.10135.71%
Criminal damage and arson2846.1227.27%
Bicycle theft2039.13150.00%
Burglary1527.9515.38%
Other crime620.96100.00%
Possession of weapons38.3850.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 207 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 148 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2071165.501970.00%
Violence and sexual offences148289.281750.00%
Anti-social behaviour120206.830.00%
Other theft118167.701866.67%
Public order57164.90850.00%
Shoplifting4679.664500.00%
Robbery4064.283900.00%
Drugs3655.903500.00%
Criminal damage and arson2250.31633.33%
Vehicle crime1430.740.00%
Burglary1319.560.00%
Bicycle theft818.170.00%
Other crime311.180.00%
Possession of weapons24.190.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1050.31900.00%
Violence and sexual offences813.970.00%
Other theft611.180.00%
Public order68.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.380.00%
Shoplifting14.190.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Robbery11.400.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12.79-97.14%
Robbery11.40-50.00%

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 person35115.99-92.06%
Violence and sexual offences1948.91-86.13%
Other theft1126.55-94.71%
Public order1015.37-83.61%
Robbery213.97-93.75%
Shoplifting22.79-97.14%
Bicycle theft12.79-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.40-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.40-95.83%
Drugs11.40-97.06%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 441 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 208 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4411629.46701.82%
Other theft208616.293366.67%
Violence and sexual offences137290.681145.45%
Anti-social behaviour123191.450.00%
Shoplifting70171.896900.00%
Public order6197.82454.55%
Drugs3485.253300.00%
Robbery3247.513100.00%
Vehicle crime2444.720.00%
Burglary2333.540.00%
Bicycle theft732.14250.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.780.00%
Possession of weapons15.590.00%
Other crime11.400.00%

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 person55124.380.00%
Public order1176.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences1115.370.00%
Other theft615.37200.00%
Bicycle theft28.380.00%
Robbery12.790.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Shoplifting11.400.00%
Drugs11.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.79-99.42%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 571 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 346 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5712131.16-17.49%
Other theft346797.96-20.46%
Violence and sexual offences180483.53-14.69%
Anti-social behaviour119251.558.18%
Public order72166.30-4.00%
Shoplifting68100.6233.33%
Robbery4395.03-10.42%
Drugs4160.097.89%
Criminal damage and arson2757.3017.39%
Vehicle crime2137.73-22.22%
Burglary1729.35-15.00%
Bicycle theft1123.76-8.33%
Possession of weapons715.3740.00%
Other crime29.78-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 692 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 435 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6922449.789.49%
Other theft435967.062.35%
Violence and sexual offences211607.901.93%
Anti-social behaviour110294.87-29.49%
Public order75153.72-25.74%
Shoplifting51104.81-38.55%
Robbery4871.2720.00%
Drugs3867.0811.76%
Vehicle crime2753.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson2337.73-8.00%
Burglary2032.1433.33%
Bicycle theft1227.95-36.84%
Other crime616.7720.00%
Possession of weapons58.38-37.50%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 632 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 425 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6322483.3253.77%
Other theft425883.2116.44%
Violence and sexual offences207593.9334.42%
Anti-social behaviour156289.2838.05%
Public order101218.016.32%
Shoplifting83141.1556.60%
Robbery40115.9942.86%
Drugs3455.90-10.53%
Vehicle crime2747.51-27.03%
Criminal damage and arson2537.738.70%
Bicycle theft1934.94-13.64%
Burglary1526.55-21.05%
Possession of weapons820.96-20.00%
Other crime511.180.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 411 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 365 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4111918.740.00%
Other theft365574.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences154510.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour113215.210.00%
Public order95157.920.00%
Shoplifting53132.760.00%
Drugs3874.070.00%
Vehicle crime3753.100.00%
Robbery2851.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson2339.130.00%
Bicycle theft2232.140.00%
Burglary1930.740.00%
Possession of weapons1026.550.00%
Other crime513.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 871 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024130
August 2024120
April 2024123
January 2024119
December 2023110
November 2023156
October 2023113

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 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
April 202423
January 202417
December 202320
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 2165 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 196.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 435 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024243
August 2024118
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024208
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024346
December 2023435
November 2023425
October 2023365

A total of 156 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202422
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 202427
December 202323
November 202325
October 202323

A total of 433 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202446
July 20241
May 20242
April 202470
March 20241
January 202468
December 202351
November 202383
October 202353

A total of 3346 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 304.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 692 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024291
August 2024207
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024441
March 202455
January 2024571
December 2023692
November 2023632
October 2023411

A total of 1244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 211 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024169
August 2024148
July 20248
May 202419
April 2024137
March 202411
January 2024180
December 2023211
November 2023207
October 2023154

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 20248
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202411
December 202312
November 202319
October 202322

A total of 284 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202440
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202432
March 20241
January 202443
December 202348
November 202340
October 202328

A total of 184 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202414
May 20241
April 202424
January 202421
December 202327
November 202327
October 202337

A total of 262 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202436
July 20241
May 20241
April 202434
March 20241
January 202441
December 202338
November 202334
October 202338

A total of 542 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202457
July 20246
May 202410
April 202461
March 202411
January 202472
December 202375
November 2023101
October 202395

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 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 20236
November 20235
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2E 7NR 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
    Total137
    Theft from the person37
    Other theft34
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs7
    Burglary6
    Robbery4
    Bicycle theft4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Leicester Square
    Total66
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total44
    Vehicle crime17
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. 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
  • 6. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 8. 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
  • 9. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total29
    Theft from the person16
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 11. Embankment Place
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. 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
  • 16. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 17. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 18. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Drury Lane
    Total14
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 23. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 25. 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
  • 26. Lisle Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4