WC2E 7PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 7PA

WC2E 7PA, Westminster has recorded a total of 411 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 563.01 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 7PA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2E postcode area, which has experienced 113 crimes and a crime rate of 154.79 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2E 7PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 7PA, encompassing approximately 730 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (87) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (1775.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (75) incidents (1775.00% increase)

WC2E 7PA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 41
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 39
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23

WC2E 7PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87563.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences75119.181775.00%
Theft from the person75102.741775.00%
Other theft60102.745900.00%
Shoplifting4182.190.00%
Public order2156.16950.00%
Criminal damage and arson1328.770.00%
Robbery1217.811100.00%
Burglary1116.440.00%
Bicycle theft715.070.00%
Drugs69.590.00%
Vehicle crime28.220.00%
Other crime12.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.810.00%
Theft from the person45.48300.00%
Public order25.480.00%
Other theft12.740.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Robbery11.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.37-87.50%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person821.92-95.48%
Violence and sexual offences310.96-94.83%
Other theft24.11-98.23%
Public order22.74-92.59%
Robbery12.74-87.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 177 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 113 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person177806.851509.09%
Other theft113242.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour101154.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences58138.362800.00%
Shoplifting5279.450.00%
Public order2771.23575.00%
Burglary2236.990.00%
Drugs1130.140.00%
Vehicle crime915.070.00%
Robbery812.330.00%
Bicycle theft710.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.590.00%
Possession of weapons12.740.00%
Other crime11.370.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1123.290.00%
Public order415.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.480.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.37-99.54%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 252 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 217 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2521054.79-15.44%
Other theft217345.21-9.58%
Anti-social behaviour77297.2614.93%
Violence and sexual offences66105.48-21.43%
Shoplifting5390.4132.50%
Public order3572.6012.90%
Drugs1747.9588.89%
Criminal damage and arson1623.29-5.88%
Burglary1121.92-31.25%
Robbery915.07-55.00%
Vehicle crime812.3360.00%
Bicycle theft710.96-36.36%
Other crime19.59-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 298 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 240 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2981154.7910.37%
Other theft240408.22-12.41%
Violence and sexual offences84328.77-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour67115.07-40.18%
Shoplifting4091.78-35.48%
Public order3154.79-6.06%
Robbery2042.4753.85%
Criminal damage and arson1727.40-5.56%
Burglary1623.29-11.11%
Bicycle theft1121.9210.00%
Drugs915.07-10.00%
Vehicle crime512.33-50.00%
Other crime46.85300.00%
Possession of weapons15.48-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 274 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 270 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2741269.8626.27%
Theft from the person270375.3470.89%
Anti-social behaviour112369.8625.84%
Violence and sexual offences93153.4234.78%
Shoplifting62127.4055.00%
Public order3384.93-10.81%
Burglary1845.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson1824.66100.00%
Robbery1324.668.33%
Vehicle crime1017.81-33.33%
Bicycle theft1013.70-41.18%
Drugs1013.700.00%
Possession of weapons313.700.00%
Other crime14.110.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 217 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 158 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft217943.8446.62%
Theft from the person158297.2641.07%
Anti-social behaviour89216.44-21.93%
Violence and sexual offences69121.926.15%
Shoplifting4094.52-11.11%
Public order3754.7912.12%
Bicycle theft1750.686.25%
Vehicle crime1523.2936.36%
Burglary1220.55-29.41%
Robbery1216.44-7.69%
Drugs1016.44150.00%
Criminal damage and arson913.70-43.75%
Possession of weapons312.330.00%
Other crime14.110.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft148819.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour114202.740.00%
Theft from the person112156.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences65153.420.00%
Shoplifting4589.040.00%
Public order3361.640.00%
Burglary1745.210.00%
Bicycle theft1623.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson1621.920.00%
Robbery1321.920.00%
Vehicle crime1117.810.00%
Drugs415.070.00%
Possession of weapons35.480.00%
Other crime14.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 647 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 92.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202487
April 2024101
January 202477
December 202367
November 2023112
October 202389
September 2023114

A total of 519 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202475
July 20244
May 20243
April 202458
March 20242
January 202466
December 202384
November 202393
October 202369
September 202365

A total of 1366 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 298 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202475
July 20244
June 20241
May 20248
April 2024177
March 202411
January 2024252
December 2023298
November 2023270
October 2023158
September 2023112

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
January 20249
December 202320
November 202313
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20247
January 20247
December 202311
November 202310
October 202317
September 202316

A total of 107 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202422
January 202411
December 202316
November 202318
October 202312
September 202317

A total of 333 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202441
April 202452
January 202453
December 202340
November 202362
October 202340
September 202345

A total of 225 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 20242
May 20242
April 202427
March 20244
January 202435
December 202331
November 202333
October 202337
September 202333

A total of 1273 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 127.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 274 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202460
July 20241
May 20242
April 2024113
February 20241
January 2024217
December 2023240
November 2023274
October 2023217
September 2023148

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 202310
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 20242
January 202416
December 202317
November 202318
October 20239
September 202316

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202411
January 202417
December 20239
November 202310
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2E 7PA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total41
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total39
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft6
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Buckingham Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. B402
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Henrietta Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Strand
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Drury Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. A301
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. B404
    Total9
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 14. Surrey Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Covent Garden
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 17. New Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Rose Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. John Adam Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Betterton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Garrick Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
  • 24. Neal Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Macklin Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 27. Russell Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Temple
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Newton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 30. B401
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4