WC2E 7RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 7RQ

WC2E 7RQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 445 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 609.59 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 7RQ 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 7RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 7RQ, encompassing approximately 730 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (96) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (86) incidents (2050.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC2E 7RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 41
  • Police Station with total crimes: 41
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 38

WC2E 7RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person96609.591100.00%
Violence and sexual offences86131.512050.00%
Anti-social behaviour73117.810.00%
Other theft65100.002066.67%
Shoplifting4089.043900.00%
Public order2554.79525.00%
Robbery1734.251600.00%
Criminal damage and arson1423.291300.00%
Burglary919.180.00%
Drugs912.330.00%
Bicycle theft812.330.00%
Other crime210.96100.00%
Vehicle crime12.740.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person831.51700.00%
Public order410.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.480.00%
Other theft35.480.00%
Other crime14.110.00%
Robbery11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Shoplifting11.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.37-94.74%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1956.16-89.67%
Public order626.03-82.35%
Violence and sexual offences68.22-92.31%
Other theft58.22-95.69%
Robbery26.85-77.78%
Shoplifting22.74-96.15%
Drugs12.74-92.31%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 184 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person184832.88736.36%
Other theft116252.0511500.00%
Anti-social behaviour86158.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences78117.811850.00%
Shoplifting52106.855100.00%
Public order3471.23277.78%
Burglary1746.580.00%
Drugs1323.290.00%
Robbery917.81800.00%
Vehicle crime812.330.00%
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 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2252.050.00%
Public order930.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences412.330.00%
Other theft15.480.00%
Robbery11.370.00%
Shoplifting11.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.37-99.53%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 266 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 214 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2661121.92-14.19%
Other theft214364.38-10.83%
Violence and sexual offences89293.15-19.82%
Anti-social behaviour78121.926.85%
Shoplifting50106.8521.95%
Public order4768.4917.50%
Drugs1864.3863.64%
Criminal damage and arson1724.660.00%
Robbery1123.29-47.62%
Burglary1015.070.00%
Vehicle crime813.7060.00%
Bicycle theft710.96-36.36%
Other crime29.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons22.74100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 310 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 240 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3101226.039.93%
Other theft240424.66-3.61%
Violence and sexual offences111328.77-1.77%
Anti-social behaviour73152.05-28.43%
Shoplifting41100.00-25.45%
Public order4056.16-13.04%
Robbery2154.7961.54%
Criminal damage and arson1728.776.25%
Bicycle theft1123.2910.00%
Drugs1115.0722.22%
Burglary1015.07-44.44%
Vehicle crime513.70-50.00%
Other crime46.85300.00%
Possession of weapons15.48-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 282 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 249 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2821271.2374.07%
Other theft249386.3019.14%
Violence and sexual offences113341.1052.70%
Anti-social behaviour102154.7954.55%
Shoplifting55139.7337.50%
Public order4675.340.00%
Burglary1863.0180.00%
Criminal damage and arson1624.6660.00%
Robbery1321.92-13.33%
Vehicle crime1017.81-28.57%
Bicycle theft1013.70-33.33%
Drugs913.70-10.00%
Possession of weapons412.33-20.00%
Other crime15.480.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 209 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 162 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft209927.4037.50%
Theft from the person162286.3039.66%
Violence and sexual offences74221.92-9.76%
Anti-social behaviour66101.37-29.79%
Public order4690.4115.00%
Shoplifting4063.01-6.98%
Bicycle theft1554.79-6.25%
Robbery1520.550.00%
Vehicle crime1420.5555.56%
Drugs1019.1866.67%
Burglary1013.70-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson1013.70-23.08%
Possession of weapons513.7025.00%
Other crime16.850.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft152824.660.00%
Theft from the person116208.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour94158.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences82128.770.00%
Shoplifting43112.330.00%
Public order4058.900.00%
Bicycle theft1654.790.00%
Robbery1521.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson1320.550.00%
Burglary1217.810.00%
Vehicle crime916.440.00%
Drugs612.330.00%
Possession of weapons48.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 572 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202473
April 202486
January 202478
December 202373
November 2023102
October 202366
September 202394

A total of 647 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202486
July 20244
May 20246
April 202478
March 20244
January 202489
December 2023111
November 2023113
October 202374
September 202382

A total of 105 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 20241
January 202411
December 202321
November 202313
October 202315
September 202315

A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20247
January 20247
December 202311
November 202310
October 202315
September 202316

A total of 1466 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 133.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 310 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202496
July 20248
June 20241
May 202419
April 2024184
March 202422
January 2024266
December 2023310
November 2023282
October 2023162
September 2023116

A total of 297 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 20244
May 20246
April 202434
March 20249
January 202447
December 202340
November 202346
October 202346
September 202340

A total of 1255 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 249 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202465
July 20243
May 20245
April 2024116
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024214
December 2023240
November 2023249
October 2023209
September 2023152

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202417
January 202410
December 202310
November 202318
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 202310
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 325 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
July 20241
May 20242
April 202452
March 20241
January 202450
December 202341
November 202355
October 202340
September 202343

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20241
April 20242
January 202417
December 202317
November 202316
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
May 20241
April 202413
January 202418
December 202311
November 20239
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total41
    Theft from the person21
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total41
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total38
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft6
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. 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. Betterton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Garrick Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
  • 23. Embankment (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 25. Charing Cross (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Drury Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Great Queen Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 30. James Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1