WC2E 8BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 8BD

WC2E 8BD, Westminster has recorded a total of 846 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1158.90 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 8BD 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 8BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 8BD, encompassing approximately 730 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (196) incidents (43.07% increase)
  • Other theft: (188) incidents (137.97% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (132) incidents (20.00% increase)

WC2E 8BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 140
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 91
  • Little Newport Street with total crimes: 38

WC2E 8BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 196 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 188 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1961158.9043.07%
Other theft188268.49137.97%
Violence and sexual offences132257.5320.00%
Anti-social behaviour106180.826.00%
Shoplifting63145.2146.51%
Public order4586.309.76%
Robbery3061.6411.11%
Criminal damage and arson2241.1046.67%
Bicycle theft2030.1481.82%
Drugs1627.406.67%
Burglary1521.920.00%
Vehicle crime920.55125.00%
Other crime312.330.00%
Possession of weapons14.11-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person137824.661270.00%
Violence and sexual offences110187.671122.22%
Anti-social behaviour100150.680.00%
Other theft79136.991216.67%
Shoplifting43108.224200.00%
Public order4158.90485.71%
Robbery2756.161250.00%
Burglary1536.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson1520.55400.00%
Drugs1520.551400.00%
Bicycle theft1120.550.00%
Vehicle crime415.070.00%
Other crime35.480.00%
Possession of weapons24.110.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1053.42900.00%
Violence and sexual offences913.700.00%
Public order712.330.00%
Other theft69.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.220.00%
Robbery24.110.00%
Shoplifting12.740.00%
Drugs11.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.37-97.22%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person36116.44-89.06%
Violence and sexual offences1949.32-82.41%
Other theft1126.03-93.92%
Public order1015.07-80.00%
Robbery313.70-84.21%
Shoplifting24.11-96.88%
Bicycle theft12.74-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.37-92.86%
Drugs11.37-95.65%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 329 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 181 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3291284.93498.18%
Other theft181450.682916.67%
Anti-social behaviour108247.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences108147.95881.82%
Shoplifting64147.956300.00%
Public order5087.67284.62%
Burglary2768.490.00%
Drugs2336.992200.00%
Robbery1931.511800.00%
Vehicle crime1426.030.00%
Bicycle theft819.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.960.00%
Possession of weapons25.480.00%
Other crime12.740.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55124.660.00%
Public order1375.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences1117.810.00%
Other theft615.07200.00%
Bicycle theft28.220.00%
Robbery12.740.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Shoplifting11.370.00%
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 422 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 308 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4221664.38-16.77%
Other theft308578.08-12.75%
Violence and sexual offences140421.92-15.15%
Anti-social behaviour100191.787.53%
Public order64136.993.23%
Shoplifting6387.6731.25%
Drugs2786.3050.00%
Robbery2336.99-23.33%
Criminal damage and arson2231.51-12.00%
Burglary1630.14-15.79%
Bicycle theft1221.92-14.29%
Vehicle crime1016.4425.00%
Possession of weapons613.70200.00%
Other crime28.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 507 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 353 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5071846.5810.94%
Other theft353694.52-6.86%
Violence and sexual offences165483.560.61%
Anti-social behaviour93226.03-30.60%
Public order62127.40-4.62%
Shoplifting4884.93-33.33%
Robbery3065.7515.38%
Criminal damage and arson2541.1025.00%
Burglary1934.25-5.00%
Drugs1826.035.88%
Bicycle theft1424.66-22.22%
Vehicle crime819.18-33.33%
Other crime410.96100.00%
Possession of weapons25.48-60.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 457 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 379 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4571905.4851.83%
Other theft379626.0320.32%
Violence and sexual offences164519.1841.38%
Anti-social behaviour134224.6632.67%
Shoplifting72183.5646.94%
Public order6598.63-4.41%
Robbery2689.0430.00%
Burglary2035.6266.67%
Criminal damage and arson2027.4017.65%
Bicycle theft1827.40-28.00%
Drugs1724.66-15.00%
Vehicle crime1223.29-20.00%
Possession of weapons516.44-44.44%
Other crime26.850.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 315 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 301 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3151465.750.00%
Theft from the person301431.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences116412.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour101158.900.00%
Public order68138.360.00%
Shoplifting4993.150.00%
Bicycle theft2567.120.00%
Robbery2034.250.00%
Drugs2027.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson1727.400.00%
Vehicle crime1523.290.00%
Burglary1220.550.00%
Possession of weapons916.440.00%
Other crime212.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1828 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 166.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 379 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024188
August 202479
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024181
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024308
December 2023353
November 2023379
October 2023315

A total of 124 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.71 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 202320
October 202312

A total of 2451 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 222.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 507 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024196
August 2024137
July 202410
June 20241
May 202436
April 2024329
March 202455
January 2024422
December 2023507
November 2023457
October 2023301

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
May 20241
April 202414
January 202410
December 20238
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 742 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024106
August 2024100
April 2024108
January 2024100
December 202393
November 2023134
October 2023101

A total of 111 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
January 202412
December 202314
November 202318
October 202325

A total of 425 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202441
July 20247
May 202410
April 202450
March 202413
January 202464
December 202362
November 202365
October 202368

A total of 974 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 97.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 165 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024132
August 2024110
July 20249
May 202419
April 2024108
March 202411
January 2024140
December 2023165
November 2023164
October 2023116

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202415
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 202422
December 202325
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 406 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202443
July 20241
May 20242
April 202464
March 20241
January 202463
December 202348
November 202372
October 202349

A total of 181 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202427
July 20242
May 20243
April 202419
March 20241
January 202423
December 202330
November 202326
October 202320

A total of 139 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 20241
May 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202427
December 202318
November 202317
October 202320

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2E 8BD 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
    Total91
    Theft from the person28
    Other theft26
    Violence and sexual offences22
    Robbery5
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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