TAVISTOCK STREET, WC2E 7PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 7PS

TAVISTOCK STREET, WC2E 7PS, Westminster has recorded a total of 439 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 601.37 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 7PS 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 7PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 7PS, encompassing approximately 730 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (95) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (1950.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (80) incidents (1900.00% increase)

WC2E 7PS 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: 40
  • William Iv Street with total crimes: 24

TAVISTOCK STREET, WC2E 7PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95601.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences82130.141950.00%
Theft from the person80112.331900.00%
Other theft62109.596100.00%
Shoplifting4284.930.00%
Public order2157.53950.00%
Criminal damage and arson1428.770.00%
Robbery1219.181100.00%
Burglary1216.440.00%
Bicycle theft816.440.00%
Drugs810.960.00%
Vehicle crime210.960.00%
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 person821.92-95.65%
Violence and sexual offences310.96-95.65%
Other theft24.11-98.31%
Public order22.74-92.86%
Robbery12.74-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 184 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 118 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person184852.051572.73%
Other theft118252.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour106161.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences69145.213350.00%
Shoplifting5394.520.00%
Public order2872.60600.00%
Burglary2338.360.00%
Drugs1131.510.00%
Robbery1015.070.00%
Vehicle crime913.700.00%
Bicycle theft712.330.00%
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 theft11.37-99.56%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 258 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 227 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2581124.66-15.69%
Other theft227353.42-9.20%
Anti-social behaviour89310.961.14%
Violence and sexual offences72121.92-25.00%
Shoplifting5598.6327.91%
Public order4475.3422.22%
Drugs1860.2763.64%
Criminal damage and arson1824.660.00%
Burglary1324.66-18.75%
Robbery917.81-55.00%
Vehicle crime812.3333.33%
Bicycle theft710.96-36.36%
Possession of weapons29.59100.00%
Other crime12.74-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 306 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 250 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3061241.1011.68%
Other theft250419.18-11.03%
Violence and sexual offences96342.47-1.03%
Anti-social behaviour88131.51-28.46%
Shoplifting43120.55-30.65%
Public order3658.90-7.69%
Robbery2049.3242.86%
Criminal damage and arson1827.400.00%
Burglary1624.66-11.11%
Bicycle theft1121.920.00%
Drugs1115.0710.00%
Vehicle crime615.07-40.00%
Other crime48.22300.00%
Possession of weapons15.48-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 281 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 274 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2811316.4426.01%
Theft from the person274384.9369.14%
Anti-social behaviour123375.3430.85%
Violence and sexual offences97168.4936.62%
Shoplifting62132.8855.00%
Public order3984.93-2.50%
Burglary1853.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson1824.6680.00%
Robbery1424.6616.67%
Bicycle theft1119.18-38.89%
Vehicle crime1015.07-33.33%
Drugs1013.700.00%
Possession of weapons313.700.00%
Other crime14.110.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 223 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 162 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft223973.9744.81%
Theft from the person162305.4839.66%
Anti-social behaviour94221.92-25.40%
Violence and sexual offences71128.77-5.33%
Public order4097.2617.65%
Shoplifting4054.79-13.04%
Bicycle theft1854.795.88%
Vehicle crime1524.6636.36%
Burglary1220.55-33.33%
Robbery1216.44-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson1016.44-37.50%
Drugs1013.70150.00%
Possession of weapons313.70-25.00%
Other crime14.110.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 126 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft154871.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour126210.960.00%
Theft from the person116172.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences75158.900.00%
Shoplifting46102.740.00%
Public order3463.010.00%
Burglary1846.580.00%
Bicycle theft1724.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson1623.290.00%
Robbery1421.920.00%
Vehicle crime1119.180.00%
Drugs415.070.00%
Possession of weapons45.480.00%
Other crime15.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 721 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 103.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202495
April 2024106
January 202489
December 202388
November 2023123
October 202394
September 2023126

A total of 571 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202482
July 20244
May 20243
April 202469
March 20242
January 202472
December 202396
November 202397
October 202371
September 202375

A total of 1404 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 127.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 306 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202480
July 20244
June 20241
May 20248
April 2024184
March 202411
January 2024258
December 2023306
November 2023274
October 2023162
September 2023116

A total of 93 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410
January 20249
December 202320
November 202314
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 79 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20247
January 20247
December 202311
November 202311
October 202318
September 202317

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202423
January 202413
December 202316
November 202318
October 202312
September 202318

A total of 341 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202442
April 202453
January 202455
December 202343
November 202362
October 202340
September 202346

A total of 250 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 20242
May 20242
April 202428
March 20244
January 202444
December 202336
November 202339
October 202340
September 202334

A total of 1319 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 131.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 281 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202462
July 20241
May 20242
April 2024118
February 20241
January 2024227
December 2023250
November 2023281
October 2023223
September 2023154

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.71 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 20236
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 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 20242
January 202418
December 202318
November 202318
October 202310
September 202316

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202411
January 202418
December 202311
November 202310
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2E 7PS 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
    Total40
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. William Iv Street
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Buckingham Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. B402
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Henrietta Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Strand
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Drury Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. A301
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. B404
    Total9
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 15. Surrey Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 16. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Covent Garden
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 18. New Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Rose Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. John Adam Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Betterton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Garrick Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
  • 25. Neal Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Macklin Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 28. Russell Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Temple
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Newton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4