HENRIETTA STREET, WC2E 8NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 8NA

HENRIETTA STREET, WC2E 8NA, Westminster has recorded a total of 1122 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1536.99 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 8NA 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 8NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 8NA, encompassing approximately 730 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (284) incidents (51.87% increase)
  • Other theft: (239) incidents (115.32% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (167) incidents (19.29% increase)

WC2E 8NA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 141
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 138
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

HENRIETTA STREET, WC2E 8NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 284 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 239 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2841536.9951.87%
Other theft239389.04115.32%
Violence and sexual offences167327.4019.29%
Anti-social behaviour136228.777.09%
Shoplifting66186.3037.50%
Public order5290.41-1.89%
Robbery4171.2313.89%
Drugs3356.16-2.94%
Vehicle crime3245.21166.67%
Criminal damage and arson2743.8442.11%
Bicycle theft2336.99155.56%
Burglary1531.510.00%
Other crime420.5533.33%
Possession of weapons35.4850.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 187 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 140 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1871090.411770.00%
Violence and sexual offences140256.161650.00%
Anti-social behaviour127191.780.00%
Other theft111173.971750.00%
Public order53152.05783.33%
Shoplifting4872.604700.00%
Robbery3665.753500.00%
Drugs3449.323300.00%
Criminal damage and arson1946.58533.33%
Burglary1526.030.00%
Vehicle crime1220.550.00%
Bicycle theft916.440.00%
Other crime312.330.00%
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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1049.32900.00%
Violence and sexual offences813.700.00%
Other theft610.960.00%
Public order68.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.220.00%
Shoplifting14.110.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Robbery11.370.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12.74-97.14%
Robbery11.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35113.70-92.41%
Violence and sexual offences1947.95-85.50%
Other theft1126.03-94.84%
Public order1015.07-82.14%
Robbery213.70-92.86%
Shoplifting22.74-97.26%
Bicycle theft12.74-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.37-96.43%
Drugs11.37-96.97%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 461 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 213 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4611642.47738.18%
Other theft213631.513450.00%
Violence and sexual offences131291.781090.91%
Anti-social behaviour130179.450.00%
Shoplifting73178.087200.00%
Public order56100.00409.09%
Drugs3376.713200.00%
Burglary3045.210.00%
Robbery2841.102700.00%
Vehicle crime2838.360.00%
Bicycle theft738.36250.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.590.00%
Possession of weapons28.220.00%
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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55121.920.00%
Public order1175.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences1115.070.00%
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 theft22.74-99.45%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 560 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 362 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5602071.23-20.00%
Other theft362767.12-13.60%
Violence and sexual offences170495.89-16.26%
Anti-social behaviour119232.885.31%
Shoplifting70163.0129.63%
Public order6895.891.49%
Robbery4093.15-16.67%
Drugs3654.792.86%
Criminal damage and arson2849.327.69%
Vehicle crime2238.36-8.33%
Burglary1830.14-21.74%
Bicycle theft1124.66-8.33%
Possession of weapons615.0720.00%
Other crime28.22-60.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 700 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 419 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7002375.347.69%
Other theft419958.90-8.71%
Violence and sexual offences203573.97-1.93%
Anti-social behaviour113278.08-32.34%
Public order67154.79-21.18%
Shoplifting5491.78-34.94%
Robbery4873.9714.29%
Drugs3565.7525.00%
Criminal damage and arson2647.954.00%
Vehicle crime2435.62-17.24%
Burglary2332.8815.00%
Bicycle theft1231.51-29.41%
Possession of weapons516.44-28.57%
Other crime56.8566.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 650 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 459 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6502495.8957.77%
Other theft459890.4126.10%
Violence and sexual offences207628.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour167283.5633.60%
Public order85228.776.25%
Shoplifting83116.4440.68%
Robbery42113.7050.00%
Vehicle crime2957.53-32.56%
Drugs2839.73-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson2538.3625.00%
Burglary2034.255.26%
Bicycle theft1727.40-26.09%
Possession of weapons723.29-30.00%
Other crime39.59-40.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 412 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 364 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4121864.380.00%
Other theft364564.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences138498.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour125189.040.00%
Public order80171.230.00%
Shoplifting59109.590.00%
Vehicle crime4380.820.00%
Drugs3558.900.00%
Robbery2847.950.00%
Bicycle theft2338.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson2031.510.00%
Burglary1927.400.00%
Possession of weapons1026.030.00%
Other crime513.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 917 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 131.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 167 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024136
August 2024127
April 2024130
January 2024119
December 2023113
November 2023167
October 2023125

A total of 140 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
April 202430
January 202418
December 202323
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 2192 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 199.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 459 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024239
August 2024111
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024213
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024362
December 2023419
November 2023459
October 2023364

A total of 105 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20249
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202411
December 202312
November 202317
October 202323

A total of 488 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202453
July 20246
May 202410
April 202456
March 202411
January 202468
December 202367
November 202385
October 202380

A total of 191 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202412
May 20241
April 202428
January 202422
December 202324
November 202329
October 202343

A total of 1194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 119.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 207 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024167
August 2024140
July 20248
May 202419
April 2024131
March 202411
January 2024170
December 2023203
November 2023207
October 2023138

A total of 155 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202419
July 20243
May 20241
April 20246
January 202428
December 202326
November 202325
October 202320

A total of 457 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202448
July 20241
May 20242
April 202473
March 20241
January 202470
December 202354
November 202383
October 202359

A total of 3355 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 305.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 700 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024284
August 2024187
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024461
March 202455
January 2024560
December 2023700
November 2023650
October 2023412

A total of 268 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202436
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202428
March 20241
January 202440
December 202348
November 202342
October 202328

A total of 237 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202434
July 20241
May 20241
April 202433
March 20241
January 202436
December 202335
November 202328
October 202335

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total141
    Theft from the person37
    Other theft35
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting10
    Drugs7
    Burglary6
    Bicycle theft5
    Robbery4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total138
    Theft from the person37
    Other theft36
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Robbery9
    Drugs7
    Public order5
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Leicester Square
    Total66
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
  • 4. Corner House Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total32
    Vehicle crime17
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. 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
  • 10. Old Compton Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 12. Embankment Place
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 17. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 21. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 23. 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
  • 24. Lisle Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 25. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 28. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 30. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1