THE PIAZZA, WC2E 8AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 8AA

THE PIAZZA, WC2E 8AA, Westminster has recorded a total of 830 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1136.99 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 8AA 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 8AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 8AA, encompassing approximately 730 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2E 8AA area, explore the WC2E 8AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (194) incidents (42.65% increase)
  • Other theft: (180) incidents (153.52% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (122) incidents (15.09% increase)

WC2E 8AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 140
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 62
  • Little Newport Street with total crimes: 38

THE PIAZZA, WC2E 8AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 194 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 180 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1941136.9942.65%
Other theft180265.75153.52%
Violence and sexual offences122246.5815.09%
Anti-social behaviour113167.122.73%
Shoplifting63154.7946.51%
Public order4486.3018.92%
Robbery2960.2716.00%
Bicycle theft2239.73120.00%
Criminal damage and arson2230.1446.67%
Burglary1530.140.00%
Drugs1520.557.14%
Vehicle crime720.55133.33%
Other crime39.5950.00%
Possession of weapons14.110.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person136804.111600.00%
Anti-social behaviour110186.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences106150.681666.67%
Other theft71145.212266.67%
Shoplifting4397.260.00%
Public order3758.901133.33%
Robbery2550.681150.00%
Burglary1534.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson1520.55650.00%
Drugs1420.551300.00%
Bicycle theft1019.180.00%
Vehicle crime313.700.00%
Other crime24.110.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person834.25700.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.960.00%
Other theft38.220.00%
Public order34.110.00%
Robbery24.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.740.00%
Drugs12.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.37-96.43%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2880.82-91.44%
Violence and sexual offences1738.36-82.29%
Other theft723.29-96.09%
Public order59.59-88.37%
Robbery26.85-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 327 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 179 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3271257.53595.74%
Other theft179447.954375.00%
Anti-social behaviour119245.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences96163.011271.43%
Shoplifting60131.510.00%
Public order4382.19290.91%
Burglary2758.900.00%
Drugs2136.992000.00%
Robbery2028.771900.00%
Vehicle crime1427.400.00%
Bicycle theft719.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.590.00%
Possession of weapons14.110.00%
Other crime11.370.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4797.260.00%
Public order1164.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences715.070.00%
Other theft49.59100.00%
Robbery15.480.00%
Drugs11.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.74-99.35%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 413 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 310 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4131606.85-14.67%
Other theft310565.75-9.88%
Violence and sexual offences116424.66-23.68%
Anti-social behaviour109158.9013.54%
Shoplifting63149.3228.57%
Public order5586.300.00%
Drugs2575.3456.25%
Robbery2234.25-24.14%
Criminal damage and arson2130.14-19.23%
Burglary1628.77-15.79%
Vehicle crime921.92-10.00%
Bicycle theft912.33-35.71%
Possession of weapons312.3350.00%
Other crime24.11-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 484 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 344 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4841780.8210.25%
Other theft344663.01-7.53%
Violence and sexual offences152471.23-1.94%
Anti-social behaviour96208.22-31.43%
Public order55131.51-3.51%
Shoplifting4975.34-33.78%
Robbery2967.1226.09%
Criminal damage and arson2639.7323.81%
Burglary1935.62-9.52%
Drugs1626.0323.08%
Bicycle theft1421.927.69%
Vehicle crime1019.18-16.67%
Other crime413.70100.00%
Possession of weapons25.48-60.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 439 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 372 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4391845.2150.34%
Other theft372601.3724.41%
Violence and sexual offences155509.5947.62%
Anti-social behaviour140212.3330.84%
Shoplifting74191.7848.00%
Public order57101.373.64%
Robbery2378.0827.78%
Burglary2131.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson2128.7740.00%
Bicycle theft1328.77-38.10%
Drugs1317.81-7.14%
Vehicle crime1217.81-14.29%
Possession of weapons516.44-16.67%
Other crime26.850.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 299 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 292 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2991386.300.00%
Theft from the person292409.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour107400.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences105146.580.00%
Public order55143.840.00%
Shoplifting5075.340.00%
Bicycle theft2168.490.00%
Robbery1828.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson1524.660.00%
Vehicle crime1420.550.00%
Burglary1419.180.00%
Drugs1419.180.00%
Possession of weapons619.180.00%
Other crime28.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1771 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 161.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 372 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024180
August 202471
July 20243
May 20247
April 2024179
March 20244
February 20242
January 2024310
December 2023344
November 2023372
October 2023299

A total of 794 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 113.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024113
August 2024110
April 2024119
January 2024109
December 202396
November 2023140
October 2023107

A total of 96 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202410
April 20247
January 20249
December 202314
November 202313
October 202321

A total of 127 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
April 202427
January 202416
December 202319
November 202321
October 202314

A total of 2369 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 215.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 484 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024194
August 2024136
July 20248
June 20241
May 202428
April 2024327
March 202447
January 2024413
December 2023484
November 2023439
October 2023292

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202414
January 20249
December 202310
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 365 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202437
July 20243
May 20245
April 202443
March 202411
January 202455
December 202355
November 202357
October 202355

A total of 882 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 88.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024122
August 2024106
July 20246
May 202417
April 202496
March 20247
January 2024116
December 2023152
November 2023155
October 2023105

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202415
July 20242
April 20243
January 202421
December 202326
November 202321
October 202315

A total of 402 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202443
April 202460
January 202463
December 202349
November 202374
October 202350

A total of 171 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202425
July 20242
May 20242
April 202420
March 20241
January 202422
December 202329
November 202323
October 202318

A total of 120 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 20241
April 202421
March 20241
January 202425
December 202316
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2E 8AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total140
    Theft from the person37
    Other theft35
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting10
    Drugs7
    Burglary6
    Bicycle theft5
    Robbery4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total62
    Theft from the person23
    Other theft15
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery4
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 5. 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
  • 6. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 16. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 18. 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
  • 19. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 22. Surrey Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 25. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2